Trump grants early release for ex-IBEW boss Johnny Doc
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President Trump signed a commutation that will allow former IBEW Local 98 head John 'Johnny Doc' Dougherty to leave his six-year prison sentence early. Dougherty was convicted in 2021 of conspiracy and honest‑services wire fraud tied to bribery and embezzlement from the union, with prosecutors saying he used union funds to influence construction jobs alongside Philadelphia City Council member Bobby Henon. His attorney says release is imminent.
- Former IBEW leader ‘Johnny Doc' to be released from prison early, attorney says nbcphiladelphia.com
- President Trump commutes sentence of former IBEW boss John Dougherty, lawyer says 6abc Philadelphia
- Johnny Doc’s prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump, his lawyer says Inquirer.com
- Johnny 'Doc' Dougherty sentenced to federal prison for theft, bribery FOX 29 Philadelphia
- John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty's prison sentence commuted by President Trump, lawyer says CBS News
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