The Boston Globe

Editorials

Editorial

The justice of Greig’s plea deal will be in case against Bulger

There are no perfect crimes, and there is no perfect justice. Catherine Greig, James “Whitey’’ Bulger’s girlfriend, will plead guilty on Wednesday to charges related to her assistance in hiding him over the last 16 years. Though the families of Bulger’s alleged victims are rightfully upset at the prospect that Greig could receive a light sentence, it may be that the best way to build a strong case against Bulger is to give Greig a little slack.

Are you a home delivery subscriber?

Get FREE access as part of your print subscription

Start Here

Contact us for help

Comments

Now she can attain local celbrity status, like Martorano (Mr. Nice Guy).