Former FBI agent James `` Whitey '' Bulger 's was convicted in 2008 murder . Prosecutors during his trial said Connolly was corrupted by his two highest-ranking snitches : Bulger and Flemmi . FBI overturned the conviction because of faulty jury instructions . Connolly was John Connolly Florida Court of Appeals handler , allegedly took payoffs .
Former FBI agent James `` Whitey '' Bulger 's was convicted in 2008 murder . FBI overturned the conviction because of faulty jury instructions . Connolly was John Connolly Florida Court of Appeals handler , allegedly took payoffs .