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Bulger's supporters

Description: South Boston residents support Bulger in his reelection campaign because "he takes care of those at home first." Lobbyists such as Judy Meredith & institutions (the Globe) also endorse him.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/12/1988

Ed King's libel suit redux

Description: Former governor Edward King's libel suit against The Boston Globe is reinstated after being thrown out of court in 1986. Stringent jury selection. King wants vindication to safeguard his political future.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/14/1988

King Globe libel trial

Description: In libel trial, Edward King's attorney says the suit is not against all media, just one newspaper. Globe's attorney says King is petty for suing over turned loyalties, since Farrell+Crane were once his friends.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/28/1988

King Globe libel trial

Description: Edward King on stand in libel trial against Globe says "this lawsuit is about the truth," and not about gaining political advantage for a possible future run for governor.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/26/1988

King Globe libel trial begins

Description: Former columnist David Farrell on stand in Edward King's libel suit against Globe, says he was not accusing King of judicial influence, rather complimenting him for his "can do" style.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/19/1988

King Globe libel trial: Abrams

Description: Judge Herbert Abrams denies receiving call from Edward King about changing sentence of Holbrook 5 (subject of allegedly libelous Globe column). Sal Micciche, former ombudsman.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/22/1988

King Globe libel trial: Crane

Description: Former Globe columnist David Farrell heard from Robert Crane (and printed as fact) that Edward King asked Judge Herbert Abrams to change sentence of Holbrook 5. Crane "does not recall" source of rumor. Jury, trial b-roll.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/20/1988

King Globe libel trial: verdict

Description: Jury in King Globe libel trial found statements in David Farrell's column false but not libelous. Edward King might appeal the verdict. John Driscoll.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/29/1988

King testifies in libel trial

Description: In libel trial, Edward King testifies to anguish caused by Globe column which alleged that he attempted to influence Judge Herbert Abrams.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/23/1988