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$2.1 Million Reward Paid by FBI in ‘Whitey’ Bulger Case

Someone out there is ready to buy a new pair of shoes after the FBI paid out a $2.1 million reward for tips that led to the arrest of fugitive James “Whitey” Bulger and companion, Catherine E. Greig . The Bureau announced the reward payment on Friday. The recipients of said reward were not identified in a press release, which said the hot tip was a direct result of an FBI public service campaign aimed at capturing the duo. At least two people got the cash. “To protect the anonymity and privacy of those responsible for providing information which directly led to the arrests of Mr. Bulger and Ms. Greig, the FBI will not comment further regarding this matter,” the FBI said in a statement. Bulger has since pleaded not guilty to all counts against him, including his alleged role in 19 murders. Greig, meanwhile, has pleaded not guilty to harboring him. According to prosecutors, Bulger was the ringleader of a South Boston Irish gang before he fled an impending racketeering indictment back ...