Kevin Cullen

Boston Globe columnist

Kevin Cullen appears in the following:

How a Boston History Project Led to the Arrest of an Irish Political Leader

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Dozens of former paramilitaries involved in Northern Ireland's so-called Troubles thought their interviews with the Boston College oral history project were confidential. But earlier ...

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What Bratton Learned in BOS, NYC, and LA

Friday, December 06, 2013

Three reporters who covered Bill Bratton at different stages of his career share notes on what he learned in each Boston, New York (the first time), and LA - from "talk to academics" to "win over the media."

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Bringing Whitey Bulger to Justice

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Boston Globe reporters Kevin Cullen and Shelley Murphy discuss the astonishing criminal career of and epic manhunt for the Boston gangster Whitey Bulger. Whitey Bulger: America’s Most Wanted Gangster and the Manhunt that Brought Him to Justice is based on exclusive access and previously undisclosed documents, and it provides a full portrait of this legendary criminal figure—from his upbringing to his crimes to his dramatic capture in Santa Monica in June 2011,  to his trial this year.

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America's Most Wanted Gangster

Friday, June 28, 2013

Famous Boston gangster Whitey Bulger is now on trial in Boston. He’s accused of committing 19 murders, and has also been revealed as a long-time informant for the FBI. Reporter Kevin Cullen was the first to report that Bulger was an FBI informant years ago, and he kept up with the case. Brooke speaks to Cullen about Bulger, and about his new book “Whitey Bulger, America’s Most Wanted Gangster and the Manhunt that Brought Him to Justice.”

Cops and Criminals - Howard Shore

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Boston Mob Boss 'Whitey' Bulger Faces Arraignment

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger will be arraigned in a Boston District Court later today. The onetime federal informant is facing 19 counts of murder, dating back to 1999. At today’s court appearance, several family members of Bulger’s victims will meet the alleged crime boss, who inspired Jack Nicholson’s character Frank Costello in "The Departed."

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Boston Mob Boss James 'Whitey' Bulger Arrested in California

Thursday, June 23, 2011

The 81-year-old Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger was arrested in Santa Monica, Calif. last night, ending the FBI's sixteen-year hunt for him. Bulger was on the FBI's Most Wanted list, indicted on the charge of nineteen murders. Many considered Bulger a source of embarrassment for the FBI, as he managed to elude authorities over the years. He was arrested in an apartment building overlooking the Pacific Ocean, where he was staying with his longtime girlfriend Catherine Greig.

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Kennedy's Irish Legacy, Presidential Run

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

We speak again with Kevin Cullen, columnist for the Boston Globe, about Senator Kennedy's place in Northern Ireland's politics.  Some politicians thought Kennedy agreed with the IRA'...

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Remembering Senator Ted Kennedy

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

We remember Senator Ted Kennedy with various speeches he made throughout the years. Joining us to put Kennedy's life and career in context are Kevin Cullen, columnist for the Boston G...

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Senator Edward M. Kennedy Dies at Age 77

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts died late last night at age 77.Son of one of the most storied families in American politics, Kennedy had seen triumph and tragedy in near-eq...

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How Irish Americans in Boston view the recent violence in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Two soldiers and a policeman have been murdered in Northern Ireland in the past few days. It’s brought a shock to the province which—in the most part—has enjoyed peace since the Goo...

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