Even if he had an official deal with prosecutors, James “Whitey” Bulger could never have received such a complete blanket of protection that it would have allowed him to commit murder, legal analysts said Tuesday in arguing that Bulger’s claim of immunity is just a ploy to sensationalize the case.
“There’s no such thing as a license to kill, and that’s what he’s claiming,” said Anthony Cardinale, a prominent Boston lawyer who has represented one of Bulger’s alleged victims in civil proceedings. “All you’re seeing is him trying to keep himself in the public eye, and making everyone pay attention to him.”
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Lasat chance to be Mr. Big and dazzle everyone with marvelous pronouncements that will confound the court and amaze the average person. They should slap a muzzle on him.
Cardinale is wrong. Carney is right. Bulger is claiming he had immunity to do whatever he wanted. He didn't get the immunity from the FBI. He got it from an AUSA according to the blog: www.thetrialofwhiteybulger.com. The blogger sets out a pretty persuasive case showing the theory and the identity of the AUSA that Whitey will claim gave him the immunity. You should look at that for an insight into the case.