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Trump grants early release for ex-IBEW boss Johnny Doc
politics1 month ago

Trump grants early release for ex-IBEW boss Johnny Doc

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.

via nbcphiladelphia.com|
#commutation#ibew-local-98#john-dougherty
Former Philly labor leader John Dougherty convicted in second embezzlement trial
crime2 years ago

Former Philly labor leader John Dougherty convicted in second embezzlement trial

John Dougherty, the former leader of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, has been found guilty of embezzlement charges, marking his second felony conviction in as many years. A federal jury determined that Dougherty had been secretly stealing from the union's members to enrich himself and his family, misspending over $600,000 on personal expenses. This verdict further damages Dougherty's reputation as a prominent labor leader and political figure in Philadelphia. He now faces the possibility of additional prison time on top of his previous sentence.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#conviction#corruption#crime
Former Philadelphia union leader John Dougherty convicted in federal embezzlement trial
crime2 years ago

Former Philadelphia union leader John Dougherty convicted in federal embezzlement trial

Former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty and co-defendant Brian Burrows have been found guilty in their federal embezzlement trial. The jury convicted them on multiple charges, including conspiracy and embezzlement, for using funds from the electrician's union IBEW Local 98 for personal purchases and paying contractors for work done at their own properties and those of friends and family. Dougherty, who cares for his sick wife, will remain out of prison until sentencing in mid-March. Both defendants face significant jail time. They plan to appeal the verdict.

via CBS News|
#crime#embezzlement#federal-trial