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Ex-FBI agent apologizes to victims at 'Whitey' Bulger trial
Source: Reuters
Ex-FBI agent apologizes to victims at 'Whitey' Bulger trial
By Stephanie Simon
BOSTON | Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:33am EDT
(Reuters) - Retired FBI agent John Morris made an emotional apology in court on Monday to the families of those named by prosecutors as victims of accused mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger, saying he had indirectly tipped off Bulger's gang that one of the victims was cooperating with federal authorities.
"I don't want to ask for your forgiveness, but I do want to express my sincere apology for things that I may have done and things that I didn't do," Morris said, his face reddening and his eyes tearing.
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Morris acknowledged that fellow FBI agents had let him know that Edward Brian "Balloonhead" Halloran was informing on the underworld and under consideration for witness protection.
A short time later, Morris provided that information to fellow agent John Connolly, who had cultivated Bulger as an informant. Morris and Connolly both took money and gifts from Bulger and provided him with tips about FBI investigations.
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By Stephanie Simon
BOSTON | Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:33am EDT
(Reuters) - Retired FBI agent John Morris made an emotional apology in court on Monday to the families of those named by prosecutors as victims of accused mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger, saying he had indirectly tipped off Bulger's gang that one of the victims was cooperating with federal authorities.
"I don't want to ask for your forgiveness, but I do want to express my sincere apology for things that I may have done and things that I didn't do," Morris said, his face reddening and his eyes tearing.
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Morris acknowledged that fellow FBI agents had let him know that Edward Brian "Balloonhead" Halloran was informing on the underworld and under consideration for witness protection.
A short time later, Morris provided that information to fellow agent John Connolly, who had cultivated Bulger as an informant. Morris and Connolly both took money and gifts from Bulger and provided him with tips about FBI investigations.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/01/us-usa-crime-bulger-idUSBRE9600IF20130701
