Accused Lookout in James ‘Whitey’ Bulger Prison Killing Pleads Guilty, Gets No Additional Time

Accused Lookout in James ‘Whitey’ Bulger Prison Killing Pleads Guilty, Gets No Additional Time
Boston ganger James "Whitey" Bulger. U.S. Marshals Service via AP
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va.—The man accused of acting as lookout during the prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger won’t serve additional prison time after pleading guilty Monday to a charge of lying to federal agents.

Sean McKinnon, wearing shackles, was hugged by both of his attorneys after U.S. District Judge Thomas Kleeh agreed with prosecutors’ recommendation that he be given credit for serving 22 months in custody after his indictment.