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US traces, tells of Whitey Bulger’s arsenal on the run

James “Whitey” Bulger bought at least 15 handguns and a 12-gauge shotgun while he was on the run as one of America’s most wanted fugitives, according to firearms tracing reports filed in federal court in ­Boston.

The reports filed Thursday indicate that Bulger may have shopped at gun shows in Nevada and Utah, buying weapons from private sellers who are not required to conduct background checks or even ask for identification.

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Why would the judge be holding a hearing when he may not be sitting on the case?  Wouldn't he want to wait until the Appeals Court decides or does he already know what they are going to decide and the rest of us are going to have to wait.  It all seems strange and rushed. 

What's this? Is it possible to get immunity from murdering 19 people?

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I really like my comment.

And if you are a Bulger, maybe your political influence will set you free.

That's it... I'm cancelling my subscription to the "Thrifty Nickel"!