Judge denies John Dougherty's motion to move surrender date
John Dougherty, the former Philadelphia labor leader, will begin a six-year prison sentence on Tuesday.
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John Dougherty, the former Philadelphia labor leader, will begin a six-year prison sentence on Tuesday.
Convicted former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty will report to prison on Tuesday, Oct. 1 to begin his six-year sentence. Dougherty was convicted of corruption and embezzlement charges in two trials earlier this year.
A judge denied John Dougherty's motion to move his surrender date on Monday, which means the former Philadelphia labor leader will head to prison on Tuesday to begin his six-year sentence.
The former union heavyweight John Dougherty is expected to report to a federal prison in less than two months after being sentenced to six years on corruption-related convictions. Dougherty is only talking to CBS News Philadelphia in an exclusive interview with Joe Holden.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Philadelphia, Dougherty spent 20 minutes talking on the street with Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden less than 24 hours after his federal court conviction.
Former IBEW Local 98 union boss John Dougherty was sentenced to six years in prison on Thursday after federal juries found him guilty of bribery and embezzlement.
Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union boss, was sentenced to six years behind bars in his federal and embezzlement trial.
Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence John Dougherty to 14 years in prison while others are asking for leniency for the convicted former union boss.
Burrows, the codefendant of John Dougherty, was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday after being convicted in the federal embezzlement, conspiracy trial in December 2023.
John Dougherty and his nephew Greg Fiocca were accused in an extortion scheme.
Dougherty and his nephew, Greg Fiocca, are accused of an extortion scheme while the two worked for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 in Philadelphia.
The latest federal trial for former Philadelphia electricians union boss John Dougherty is underway.
Dougherty is accused of threatening the owner of an electrical contracting company who didn't pay his nephew after he failed to show up for work.
John Dougherty and co-defendant Brian Burrows were found guilty Thursday in their federal conspiracy and embezzlement trial.
Former Philadelphia labor titan John Dougherty and co-defendant Brian Burrows were found guilty Thursday by a jury in their federal embezzlement trial. Dougherty and Burrows will be sentenced in mid-March. Joe Holden has the latest.
CBS News Philadelphia chief investigative reporter Joe Holden breaks down the guilty verdict in the John Dougherty federal embezzlement trial.
Dougherty and co-defendant Brian Burrows were found guilty in their federal conspiracy and embezzlement trial.
John Dougherty and co-defendant Brian Burrows were found guilty Thursday in their federal conspiracy and embezzlement trial.
Day two of deliberations in the trial of former labor leaders John Dougherty and Brian Burrows wrapped up without a verdict on Wednesday night.
John Dougherty has been charged with embezzlement and conspiracy in connection to claims he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in union money, for personal reasons.
Philadelphia labor titan John Dougherty's fate in his federal embezzlement trial is now in the hands of a jury of his peers.
John Dougherty left court after sitting through hours of a closing argument where the federal government asked jurors to convict the once powerful and influential head of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98.
Federal prosecutors spent almost three hours Monday on their closing argument in the John Dougherty trial.
Closing arguments were heard Monday in the federal embezzlement trial of former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty.
Federal prosecutors say the former IBEW 98 business manager stole union money and spent it on himself, his friends and family.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
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Philadelphia leaders say they are planning a "significant announcement" about school funding as the district faces a $300 million budget gap.
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An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
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Prosecutors said the arrests involve members of four street groups: The Senders, PNB, Close-Range Gang and 7th Street.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Prosecutors said the arrests involve members of four street groups: The Senders, PNB, Close-Range Gang and 7th Street.
Philadelphia leaders say they are planning a "significant announcement" about school funding as the district faces a $300 million budget gap.
Since 1743, Blue Bell Inn has welcomed those looking for a hot meal and warm company at the white building formerly known as The White House.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
The Philadelphia Eagles and veteran running back Dameon Pierce, 26, agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced more details about the FIFA Fan Festival tied to the city's World Cup matches.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, are searching for a group of masked thieves caught stealing a Dodge Charger Daytona that was parked in someone's driveway.
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The No. 3-seeded Virginia Cavaliers and seven other teams playing in Philadelphia's four 1st-round NCAA men's basketball tournament games took part in open practice on Thursday ahead of the action. Krystle Rich reports from the free open event at Xfinity Mobile Arena.