He was forced to step down from his university job after then-Gov . NEW : He argues they deserve a fair trial . The 81-year - old reputed mobster was a suspect for many years . His story inspired the Oscar - winning film ` ` The Departed '' He was back in court Tuesday and needed a public defender .
NEW : He argues they deserve a fair trial . The 81-year - old reputed mobster was a suspect for many years . His story inspired the Oscar - winning film ` ` The Departed '' He was back in court Tuesday and needed a public defender .