Transcript of James 'Whitey' Bulger's remarks about his decision not to testify at his trial

Published January 13, 2015

Transcript of the exchange Friday between Judge Denise Casper and reputed mobster James "Whitey" Bulger:

Casper: OK, Mr. Bulger, I just want to address you directly. You understand that this is the juncture of the case at which I ask for a decision about whether or not you're going to testify. Mr. Carney has just represented on your behalf that you're choosing not to testify.

Bulger: Correct.

Casper: Is that correct?

Bulger: That is correct.

Casper: And have you done that after careful consideration, sir?

Bulger: Yes, I have.

Casper: Have you done it after consultation with your attorney?

Bulger: Yes.

Casper: And are you making this choice voluntarily and freely?

Bulger: I'm making the choice involuntarily because I don't feel — I feel that I've been choked off from having an opportunity to give an adequate defense and explain about my conversation with (now-deceased federal prosecutor) Jeremiah O'Sullivan. For my protection of his life, in return, he promised to give me immunity.

Casper: I understand your position, sir, and certainly you're aware that I have considered that legal argument and made a ruling.

Bulger: I understand.

Casper: I understand, sir, if you disagree with it, OK?

Bulger: I do disagree, and that's the way it is. And my thing is, as far as I'm concerned, I didn't get a fair trial, and this is a sham, and do what youse want with me. That's it. That's my final word.

From the gallery: You're a coward.

Casper: I need silence in the gallery. Thank you. Mr. Bulger, I understand your position, but my question was a simple one about you've decided not to testify in this case?

Bulger: That's my answer.

Casper: OK, you've decided not to testify in this case?

Bulger: Correct.

Casper: Thank you.

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