Judge OKs sale of Bulger items, proceeds to go to victims

BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of items belonging to James "Whitey" Bulger will be auctioned off in June to raise money for the families of people who were killed or extorted by the convicted Boston gangster. Judge Denise Casper signed an order Monday that authorizes the U.S. Marshals Service to hold a three-day auction of items, including a gold and diamond Claddagh ring, a replica of a 1986 Stanley Cup championship ring, electronics and other items found in Bulger's apartment when he and his longtime g

BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of items belonging to James "Whitey" Bulger will be auctioned off in June to raise money for the families of people who were killed or extorted by the convicted Boston gangster. Judge Denise Casper signed an order Monday that authorizes the U.S. Marshals Service to hold a three-day auction of items, including a gold and diamond Claddagh ring, a replica of a 1986 Stanley Cup championship ring, electronics and other items found in Bulger's apartment when he and his longtime g…