Sean McKinnon Avoids Further Jail Time in Whitey Bulger Murder Case
McKinnon, accused of acting as a lookout during the notorious gangster's prison killing, pleads guilty to lying to federal agents.
- McKinnon sentenced to time served after 22 months in custody for lying to federal officers.
- Charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder against McKinnon were dropped.
- Bulger was killed within hours of being transferred to a violent West Virginia prison in 2018.
- Co-defendants Geas and DeCologero face sentencing hearings later this summer.
- Justice Department report cited mismanagement and incompetence in Bulger's transfer and placement.