Accused mobster James "Whitey" Bulger’s lawyer opened his defense on Wednesday by launching a frontal attack against federal law enforcement authorities, accusing them of letting vicious cronies off lightly, even for murder, to build their case against him.

J.W. Carney Jr. of Boston’s Carney & Bassil devoted nearly one hour to attacking the government that indicted his client on 32 counts, including two of racketeering, two of conspiracy, 23 of money laundering and five firearms-related charges. The racketeering charges are based on 33 underlying acts, including participation in 19 murders, extortion and drug distribution.

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