The judge presiding over the trial of reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger has granted the government's request to conduct criminal background checks on potential jurors.More>>
James "Whitey" Bulger's defense team has requested more information about sources that reportedly shared information with the FBI about Kevin Weeks.More>>
Prosecutors in the case against James "Whitey" Bulger filed a motion Thursday to prevent the notorious mobster's lawyers from holding media press conferences following hearings and from making statements which might jade potential jurors or damage the government's reputation.More>>
An attorney for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger is arguing the government should reveal the name of a confidential informant the defense thinks could undermine two star prosecution witnesses.More>>
Prosecutors in the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger objected Monday to a request to provide the name of a confidential informant who Bulger's lawyers hope can help undermine the credibility of two key government witnesses.More>>
Lawyers for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger have criticized a request from prosecutors to do criminal background checks on potential jurors for Bulger's trial.More>>
Federal prosecutors asked the court Thursday to allow criminal background checks on potential jurors in the racketeering trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger.More>>
The new judge presiding over the James "Whitey" Bulger case has granted prosecutors' motion to bar the reputed mobster from arguing immunity at trial.More>>
Reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger lost a bid Monday to force prosecutors to reveal the identity of a confidential informant his lawyers believe could damage the credibility of a key witness against him.More>>
Family of alleged victims of reputed Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger got a close-up look at him Friday when he came to federal court for the first time in about two years.More>>
FOX 25's Bob Ward opened his Crime Files on Thursday to share a timeline for the trial of James "Whitey" Bulger, as well as update a murder trial taking place in Salem Superior Court.
FOX 25's Bob Ward opened his Crime Files on Thursday to share a timeline for the trial of James "Whitey" Bulger, as well as update a murder trial taking place in Salem Superior Court.
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The judge recently assigned to preside at the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger has scheduled a hearing on his request to reconsider another judge's ruling.
The judge recently assigned to preside at the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger has scheduled a hearing on his request to reconsider another judge's ruling.
Federal prosecutors are asking the judge presiding over James "Whitey" Bulger's trial to uphold a previous court decision that would prevent Bulger's attorneys from using an immunity defense.
Federal prosecutors are asking the judge presiding over James "Whitey" Bulger's trial to uphold a previous court decision that would prevent Bulger's attorneys from using an immunity defense.
Attorneys for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger are arguing prosecutors should keep their end of an alleged deal granting him immunity from federal prosecution.
Attorneys for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger are arguing prosecutors should keep their end of an alleged deal granting him immunity from federal prosecution.
James "Whitey" Bulger's brother says the imprisoned mobster is "hopeful" but in a "tragic" situation as he awaits trial on charges he had a role in 19 killings.
James "Whitey" Bulger's brother says the imprisoned mobster is "hopeful" but in a "tragic" situation as he awaits trial on charges he had a role in 19 killings.
Reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger will ask his new trial judge to overturn a previous judge's ruling barring him from using his claim of immunity as a defense, Bulger's lawyers said Tuesday.
Reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger will ask his new trial judge to overturn a previous judge's ruling barring him from using his claim of immunity as a defense, Bulger's lawyers said Tuesday.
Prosecutors don't know why Catherine Greig failed to tell them about a bank account worth $134,000 or a house that she owned in Quincy, according to the Boston Herald.
Prosecutors don't know why Catherine Greig failed to tell them about a bank account worth $134,000 or a house that she owned in Quincy, according to the Boston Herald.
Judge Denise J. Casper is tapped to preside over the James "Whitey" Bulger trial.
Judge Denise J. Casper is tapped to preside over the James "Whitey" Bulger trial. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns, who was presiding over the case, was removed Thursday.
A lawyer for the longtime girlfriend of Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger has argued that her 8-year prison sentence for helping him while he was a fugitive was too harsh.
The 8-year prison term given to the longtime girlfriend of Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger for helping him during his 16 years on the run is three times higher than the sentence she should have received, her lawyer argued Tuesday to a federal appeals court.
Gangster James "Whitey" Bulger cannot present evidence to a jury about his claim that he was given immunity for future crimes, including murder, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Gangster James "Whitey" Bulger cannot present evidence to a jury about his claim that he was given immunity for future crimes, including murder, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Federal prosecutors say a claim by a lawyer for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger that he was never an FBI informant is a tactic to influence jurors in Bulger's upcoming trial.
Federal prosecutors say a claim by a lawyer for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger that he was never an FBI informant is a tactic to influence jurors in Bulger's upcoming trial.
A federal prosecutor has told a Massachusetts judge that any immunity agreement reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger claims he had with the government would be "void as a matter of law" if it included murder.
A federal prosecutor has told a Massachusetts judge that any immunity agreement reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger claims he had with the government would be "void as a matter of law" if it included murder.
A judge will hear arguments on accused gangster James "Whitey" Bulger's claim that he was given immunity for his crimes while he was an FBI informant.
The James "Whitey" Bulger case heads back to court this week. A pretrial hearing is scheduled to decide if the mobster's immunity claim is legitimate as two new books about Bulger are hitting store shelves that are revealing new details about the alleged serial killer.
A federal judge has agreed to turn over some sealed documents gathered during hearings in the 1990s to reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger's lawyers to use as they defend him against charges
A federal judge has agreed to turn over some sealed documents gathered during hearings in the 1990s to reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger's lawyers to use as they defend him against charges accusing him of playing a role in 19 murders.
Lawyers for Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger say a jury should decide whether his claim that he was granted immunity by federal prosecutors has merit.
Lawyers for Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger say a jury should decide whether his claim that he was granted immunity by federal prosecutors has merit.
A lawyer for mobster James "Whitey" Bulger on Tuesday framed an attempt to get the presiding judge kicked off his client's murder case as an effort to protect the court's integrity.
A lawyer for mobster James "Whitey" Bulger on Tuesday framed an attempt to get the presiding judge kicked off his client's murder case as an effort to protect the court's integrity.
Whitey Bulger's attorneys are asking for another week to file documents supporting their claim that Bulger had immunity from a former U.S. attorney during his alleged crime spree in the 1990s.
Whitey Bulger's attorneys are asking for another week to file documents supporting their claim that Bulger had immunity from a former U.S. attorney during his alleged crime spree in the 1990s.
The judge overseeing the trial of Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger says he won't weigh in on an appeals court hearing into whether he should step down in the case.
The judge overseeing the trial of Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger says he won't weigh in on an appeals court hearing into whether he should step down in the case.
A federal prosecutor contends that relatives of James "Whitey" Bulger's alleged victims had a right to address the court during the sentencing of Catherine Greig.
A federal prosecutor contends that relatives of James "Whitey" Bulger's alleged victims had a right to address the court during the sentencing of Catherine Greig.
BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger have asked a federal appeals court to order the judge scheduled to preside over his trial to step aside because
BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger have asked a federal appeals court to order the judge scheduled to preside over his trial to step aside because of his close ties to the U.S. Justice Department.
Friday, December 7 2012 3:15 PM EST2012-12-07 20:15:56 GMT
Judge Richard G. Stearns has issued an order requiring the U.S. Government to turn over any records indicating they offered immunity to James "Whitey" Bulger.
Judge Richard G. Stearns has issued an order requiring the U.S. Government to turn over any records indicating they offered immunity to James "Whitey" Bulger.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – The girlfriend of mobster James Whitey Bulger has appealed her eight year prison sentence on the grounds that she was sentenced unfairly.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – The girlfriend of mobster James Whitey Bulger has appealed her eight year prison sentence on the grounds that she was sentenced unfairly.
FOX UNDERCOVER - James "Whitey" Bulger's dramatic capture last year in his Santa Monica apartment full of guns and cash brought an end to 15 years on the run.
FOX UNDERCOVER - James "Whitey" Bulger's dramatic capture last year in his Santa Monica apartment full of guns and cash brought an end to 15 years on the run.
BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – A law enforcement source told FOX 25 that infamous mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was taken by ambulance in a large convoy of police to the hospital with chest pains on Sunday.
BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – Mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was taken to a Boston hospital after complaining of chest pains at the prison where he is awaiting trial for his alleged role in 19 murders, Massachusetts officials say.
Thursday, October 25 2012 6:12 AM EDT2012-10-25 10:12:53 GMT
A lawyer for James "Whitey" Bulger has identified the federal official he says gave the Boston mobster immunity to commit crimes while he was an FBI informant.
A lawyer for James "Whitey" Bulger has identified the federal official he says gave the Boston mobster immunity to commit crimes while he was an FBI informant.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - A man who claims he witnessed two of Whitey Bulger's alleged hits in 1982 talked with FOX 25's Bob Ward about what he reportedly saw and why he is still scared to come forward.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - A man who claims he witnessed two of Whitey Bulger's alleged hits in 1982 talked with FOX 25's Bob Ward about what he reportedly saw and why he is still scared to come forward.
BOSTON (AP) - The woman who helped Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger evade authorities for 16 years has paid a $150,000 fine assessed when she pleaded guilty.
BOSTON (AP) - The woman who helped Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger evade authorities for 16 years has paid a $150,000 fine assessed when she pleaded guilty.
A buyer has been found for the Quincy home owned by the longtime girlfriend of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, and proceeds of the sale are expected to pay federal fines.
QUINCY (AP) - A buyer has been found for the Quincy home owned by the longtime girlfriend of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, and proceeds of the sale are expected to pay federal fines.
A federal judge has ruled that the family of one of James "Whitey" Bulger's alleged victims can continue with a federal lawsuit against FBI agents who monitored the mobster while he was an informant.
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that the family of one of James "Whitey" Bulger's alleged victims can continue with a federal lawsuit against FBI agents who monitored the mobster while he was an informant.
BOSTON - Lawyers for reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger have accused prosecutors of demonizing Bulger, while prosecutors said the defense is trying to influence potential jurors.
BOSTON - Lawyers for reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger have accused prosecutors of demonizing Bulger, while prosecutors said the defense is trying to influence potential jurors.
BOSTON (AP) - James "Whitey" Bulger's lawyer says prosecutors are hampering his preparation for the mobster's trial by drowning the defense with repetitive pre-trial documents.
BOSTON (AP) - James "Whitey" Bulger's lawyer says prosecutors are hampering his preparation for the mobster's trial by drowning the defense with repetitive pre-trial documents.
BOSTON - Prosecutors on Wednesday accused a lawyer for mobster James "Whitey" Bulger of trying to "color the facts" and influence potential jurors in the case.
BOSTON - Prosecutors on Wednesday accused a lawyer for mobster James "Whitey" Bulger of trying to "color the facts" and influence potential jurors in the case.
BOSTON (AP) - A woman who dated former Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger for nearly three decades has been remembered as someone who was devoted to her family.
BOSTON (AP) - A woman who dated former Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger for nearly three decades has been remembered as someone who was devoted to her family.
BOSTON - While many Bostonians were preparing for holiday festivities last Thursday, accused mob boss James "Whitey Bulger" was quietly slipped into a Boston area hospital to receive medical treatment.
BOSTON - While many Bostonians were preparing for holiday festivities last Thursday, accused mob boss James "Whitey Bulger" was quietly slipped into a Boston area hospital to receive medical treatment.
A federal judge on Tuesday refused to recuse himself from the trial of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, flatly rejecting a challenge to his impartiality by Bulger's lawyers.
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday refused to recuse himself from the trial of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, flatly rejecting a challenge to his impartiality by Bulger's lawyers.
QUINCY — It's been a year since mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was captured after more than 16 years on the run. But not much has changed for the families of some of his alleged victims.
QUINCY — It's been a year since mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was captured after more than 16 years on the run. But not much has changed for the families of some of his alleged victims.
A lawyer for "Whitey" Bulger filed a motion Wednesday night formally asking a judge to delay the start of Bulger's trial by a year, arguing that he needs more time to explore piles of evidence.
BOSTON (AP) — A lawyer for mobster James "Whitey" Bulger filed a motion Wednesday night formally asking a judge to delay the start of Bulger's trial by a year, arguing that he needs more time to explore piles of evidence prosecutors plan to use against him.
Newly released exhibits used during the Catherine Greig trial from the U.S. Attorney's Office give the world a glimpse inside the secret life of James "Whitey" Bulger.
Newly released exhibits used during the Catherine Greig trial from the U.S. Attorney's Office give the world a glimpse inside the secret life of James "Whitey" Bulger.
BOSTON - Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger had a shelf filled with books about gangsters, including several about himself, when he was captured in California last year.
BOSTON - Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger had a shelf filled with books about gangsters, including several about himself, when he was captured in California last year.
BOSTON - The twin sister of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger's longtime girlfriend says in a letter to a federal judge that Catherine Greig deserved leniency.
BOSTON - The twin sister of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger's longtime girlfriend says in a letter to a federal judge that Catherine Greig deserved leniency.
Federal prosecutors have dismissed an earlier indictment against the longtime girlfriend of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, now that she has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
BOSTON (AP) - Federal prosecutors have dismissed an earlier indictment against the longtime girlfriend of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, now that she has been sentenced to eight years in prison for helping Bulger evade capture for 16 years.
The day after the longtime girlfriend of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison for helping him while he was on the run, her lawyer filed a notice in court saying she may appeal.
BOSTON (AP) - The day after the longtime girlfriend of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison for helping him while he was on the run, her lawyer filed a notice in court saying she may appeal.
BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) The longtime girlfriend of reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison for harboring a fugitive.
BOSTON - The longtime girlfriend of reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison for harboring a fugitive.
BOSTON - Relatives of those who prosecutors say were killed or threatened by Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger have asked a judge to sentence his longtime girlfriend to at least a decade.
BOSTON - Relatives of those who prosecutors say were killed or threatened by Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger have asked a judge to sentence his longtime girlfriend to at least a decade.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - FOX 25's Maria Stephanos talks with author and radio host Howie Carr about the sentencing of James "Whitey" Bulger's longtime girlfriend Catherine Greig.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - FOX 25's Maria Stephanos talks with author and radio host Howie Carr about the sentencing of James "Whitey" Bulger's longtime girlfriend Catherine Greig.
The U.S. Attorney's office released these sentencing exhibits on Tuesday in the sentencing of James "Whitey" Bulger's longtime girlfriend Catherine Greig.
The U.S. Attorney's office released these sentencing exhibits on Tuesday in the sentencing of James "Whitey" Bulger's longtime girlfriend Catherine Greig.
BOSTON - First, the FBI asked plastic surgeons to help them in their search for fugitive Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger, now they are turning to dentists for help.
BOSTON - First, the FBI asked plastic surgeons to help them in their search for fugitive Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger, now they are turning to dentists for help.
BOSTON - Federal prosecutors say the girlfriend of former Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger should not be released on bail because she lied about her wealth, including a secret bank account "with a substantial balance."
BOSTON - Federal prosecutors say the girlfriend of former Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger should not be released on bail because she lied about her wealth, including a secret bank account "with a substantial balance."
According to a story in the Montreal Gazzett, the FBI has sent warning that one of Boston most infamous gangsters Whitey Bulger may be Victoria, BC Canada looking for a new book.
According to a story in the Montreal Gazzett, the FBI has sent warning that one of Boston most infamous gangsters Whitey Bulger may be Victoria, BC Canada looking for a new book.
BOSTON- A federal magistrate judge has rejected a request for bail by the girlfriend of former Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, ruling she'd been on the run for years and would likely flee again.
BOSTON- A federal magistrate judge has rejected a request for bail by the girlfriend of former Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, ruling she'd been on the run for years and would likely flee again.
BOSTON - Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry is asking Congress to approve $8.5 million in payments to the families of two men who allegedly died at the hands of former Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger.
BOSTON - Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry is asking Congress to approve $8.5 million in payments to the families of two men who allegedly died at the hands of former Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger.
BOSTON (AP) - Prosecutors say the longtime girlfriend of former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger should be denied bail because she has lied to federal authorities.
BOSTON (AP) - Prosecutors say the longtime girlfriend of former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger should be denied bail because she has lied to federal authorities.
A newspaper's revelation that the tipster who led the FBI to notorious gangster James "Whitey" Bulger is a former Miss Iceland is raising concerns about her safety and whether the leak might discourage people from coming...
A newspaper's revelation that the tipster who led the FBI to notorious gangster James "Whitey" Bulger is a former Miss Iceland is raising concerns about her safety and whether the leak might discourage people from coming...
Days after it was revealed that a former actress and Miss Iceland is the anonymous tipster who ended Whitey Bulger and Catherine Greig's years on the run, many are wondering if her name should've been revealed.
Days after it was revealed that a former actress and Miss Iceland is the anonymous tipster who ended Whitey Bulger and Catherine Greig's years on the run, many are wondering if her name should've been revealed.
FOX 25 has been talking about the Boston Globe article yesterday revealing the woman who turned Whitey Bulger in last summer as well as more on the mobster’s life.
FOX 25 has been talking about the Boston Globe article yesterday revealing the woman who turned Whitey Bulger in last summer as well as more on the mobster’s life.
BOSTON - A federal appeals court has denied the families of two men allegedly killed by former Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger who were trying to recover an $8.5 million legal award from the federal government.
BOSTON - A federal appeals court has denied the families of two men allegedly killed by former Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger who were trying to recover an $8.5 million legal award from the federal government.
BOSTON - A federal judge has granted a request from the longtime girlfriend of former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger to delay the start of her trial next year on charges of helping the mobster elude authorities.
BOSTON - A federal judge has granted a request from the longtime girlfriend of former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger to delay the start of her trial next year on charges of helping the mobster elude authorities.
BOSTON – The families of three of Whitey Bulger's alleged victims will appear in federal court Thursday to fight for millions of dollars that's already been awarded to them.
BOSTON – The families of three of Whitey Bulger's alleged victims will appear in federal court Thursday to fight for millions of dollars that's already been awarded to them.
BOSTON - A judge has set an April trial date for the woman charged with helping former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger elude authorities for 16 years.
BOSTON - A judge has set an April trial date for the woman charged with helping former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger elude authorities for 16 years.
BOSTON - The FBI says it has paid a $2.1 million reward to tipsters for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger and his longtime girlfriend.
BOSTON - The FBI says it has paid a $2.1 million reward to tipsters for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger and his longtime girlfriend.
We thought we would know by yesterday whether Whitey Bulger's girlfriend, Catherine Grieg, would be out on bail. But the hearing was carried over and will continue tomorrow as the judge will hear from some of Whitey's...
We thought we would know by yesterday whether Whitey Bulger's girlfriend, Catherine Grieg, would be out on bail. But the hearing was carried over and will continue tomorrow as the judge will hear from some of Whitey's...
BOSTON - Photos of the varied fake identification cards used by Whitey Bulger during the 16 years he was on the lam were released Wednesday after being unsealed in federal court.
BOSTON - Photos of the varied fake identification cards used by Whitey Bulger during the 16 years he was on the lam were released Wednesday after being unsealed in federal court.
BOSTON - The longtime girlfriend of reputed Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger was indicted Thursday for allegedly helping him dodge authorities during his 16 years on the run.
BOSTON - The longtime girlfriend of reputed Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger was indicted Thursday for allegedly helping him dodge authorities during his 16 years on the run.
BOSTON - A federal judge in Boston has granted a bid by prosecutors to dismiss a 1994 racketeering indictment against former mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger so they can focus on a later indictment charging him with...
BOSTON - A federal judge in Boston has granted a bid by prosecutors to dismiss a 1994 racketeering indictment against former mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger so they can focus on a later indictment charging him with...
The families of victims allegedly killed at the hands of James "Whitey" Bulger have had their first look at the longtime fugitive gangster. LISTEN TO THEIR INTERVIEW INSIDE
The families of victims allegedly killed at the hands of James "Whitey" Bulger have had their first look at the longtime fugitive gangster. LISTEN TO THEIR INTERVIEW INSIDE
Two property managers at the Santa Monica apartment complex where Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger lived with his girlfriend say the pair moved in about 15 years ago and paid the rent in cash.
Two property managers at the Santa Monica apartment complex where Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger lived with his girlfriend say the pair moved in about 15 years ago and paid the rent in cash.
We're not sure what role, if any, the Boston Police Department played in the arrest of Whitey Bulger, but certainly all members of law enforcement are applauding his arrest. Watch Gene's interview with Boston Police...
We're not sure what role, if any, the Boston Police Department played in the arrest of Whitey Bulger, but certainly all members of law enforcement are applauding his arrest. Watch Gene's interview with Boston Police...
He spent 16 years on the run, finally James "Whitey" Bulger is in jail. He now faces charges in connection with 19 murders, but prosecutors believe an ailing Bulger may be trying to avoid trial and they want the entire...
He spent 16 years on the run, finally James "Whitey" Bulger is in jail. He now faces charges in connection with 19 murders, but prosecutors believe an ailing Bulger may be trying to avoid trial and they want the entire...
It's the unprecedented insider's account of the hunt for notorious gang lord Whitey Bulger, straight from the FBI agent who worked tirelessly to bring him to justice. The book is "Betrayal." The author, retired FBI special...
It's the unprecedented insider's account of the hunt for notorious gang lord Whitey Bulger, straight from the FBI agent who worked tirelessly to bring him to justice. The book is "Betrayal." The author, retired FBI special...
BOSTON (AP) - Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the case of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger are due in Boston federal court to update a judge on how they are cooperating on trial evidence.