Greig is charged with harboring a fugitive. Her lawyer argues Greig didn't directly harm the family members. Prosecutors say Greig's assistance to Bulger while he was a fugitive did harm them.
This courtroom sketch depicts Catherine Greig, second from right, longtime girlfriend of former crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger, during a hearing before Magistrate Judge Jennifer Boal, right, in a federal courtroom in Boston Monday, July 11, 2011. Her attorney, Kevin Reddington, second from left, and her sister Margaret McCusker, left, also are depicted. Greig is charged with harboring a fugitive.BOSTON — People who say they're victims of former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger will be allowed to speak at a bail hearing for Bulger's longtime girlfriend.
Catherine Greig's attorney had opposed allowing the statements by family members of people Bulger is accused of killing.
The judge said Wednesday that four people will be allowed to speak.
Greig is charged with harboring a fugitive. Her lawyer argues Greig didn't directly harm the family members. Prosecutors say Greig's assistance to Bulger while he was a fugitive did harm them.
Victims most often make statements on sentencing, but may speak at other federal court proceedings.