
Extortion Trial For Philadelphia Union Boss John Dougherty, His Nephew, Postponed To July 6
Dougherty and his nephew, Gregory Fiocca, were indicted by a federal grand jury for extortion and conspiracy.
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Dougherty and his nephew, Gregory Fiocca, were indicted by a federal grand jury for extortion and conspiracy.
Bobby Henon, the Philadelphia councilman who was convicted last November in a bribery and corruption scandal involving labor union boss John Dougherty, has announced his resignation from the council.
The proposal comes on the heels of guilty verdicts against John Dougherty and City Councilmember Bobby Henon in their corruption trial.
Henon has not yet resigned from City Council.
Some councilmembers are saying members shouldn't be allowed to keep their second jobs.
John Dougherty was first elected as business manager of Local 98 in 1993.
Dougherty was found guilty on 8 of 11 counts and Henon was found guilty on 10 of 18 counts.
Court officials were hoping for a verdict Friday, but the jury had more questions for the judge.
Deliberations are slated to begin Wednesday in the trial of Philadelphia labor boss John Dougherty and city councilmember Bobby Henon after a positive COVID case on the jury delayed the trial.
The trial of labor union leader John Doughtery and councilman Bobby Henon has been delayed due to a COVID-19 exposure among jurors, according to the judge presiding in the case.
Prosecutors accuse Henon of using his office to benefit Dougherty and the electrician's union, IBEW Local 98.
The bribery and corruption trial for Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty and city councilmember Bobby Henon continues Thursday morning after more questions about Henon's involvement in the Verizon Fios rollout.
The defense teams are trying to paint Dougherty and Henon as people who were looking out for union laborers
After recalling two special agents to the witness stand, the prosecution rested its case Tuesday.
FBI wiretaps between Dougherty and Henon were made public for the first time during the trial on Monday.
Listen to the audio exhibits played at trial from Oct. 5, 2021 through Oct. 26, 2021. ***WARNING: The audio files may contain explicit language***
The judge says attorneys are working out if the government will rest its case on Thursday.
In court Monday, the testimony was all about, let's make a deal.
Hours of testimony focused on a Comcast franchise agreement with the city of Philadelphia -- a negotiated 15-year deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
The jury heard wiretapped phone calls from 2016 between Dougherty, Henon and the mayor mapping out how to implement a sugary beverage tax.
The eighth day of testimony in the corruption trial of city councilmember Bobby Henon and Philadelphia union boss John Dougherty will get underway Friday morning.
A City Council public hearing from April 2016 was the subject matter of more than two days of questioning in Henon's federal trial.
Dougherty was all smiles once again walking into federal court Wednesday. It's likely because his co-defendant, Henon, was the focus.
Prosecutors also called Henon's former office director to the stand.
The federal bribery and corruption trial of John Dougherty and Bobby Henon will resume Tuesday after having a long weekend.
For the second time in about two years, rail cars were offloaded and lifted after landing in a woman's backyard near Coatesville, Chester County.
The shooting happened the same day Philly announced a $10,000 reward for helpful tips in cases where someone gets shot within 500 feet of a school, recreation center, library or playground.
The crash happened at Route 77 and Polk Lane.
The Republican judge sided Friday with the Democratic governor in a lawsuit over whether mail-in ballots that lack handwritten dates on their return envelopes should be counted.
Contact Philadelphia police if you have any information.
SEPTA hopes to launch mobile payments by October for buses, subways and trolleys.
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is issuing a warning about a new scam circulating.
One cybersecurity expert says while your child might be using a school-issued device, there could still be privacy issues.
After spending years volunteering in North Philadelphia communities, Sen. Bob Casey (D) said the money will contribute to the city's Vision Zero plan to have no traffic fatalities.
If you see the update for operating system 15.6.1, do not delay.
For the second time in about two years, rail cars were offloaded and lifted after landing in a woman's backyard near Coatesville, Chester County.
The shooting happened the same day Philly announced a $10,000 reward for helpful tips in cases where someone gets shot within 500 feet of a school, recreation center, library or playground.
The crash happened at Route 77 and Polk Lane.
The Republican judge sided Friday with the Democratic governor in a lawsuit over whether mail-in ballots that lack handwritten dates on their return envelopes should be counted.
Contact Philadelphia police if you have any information.
The Republican judge sided Friday with the Democratic governor in a lawsuit over whether mail-in ballots that lack handwritten dates on their return envelopes should be counted.
SEPTA hopes to launch mobile payments by October for buses, subways and trolleys.
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is issuing a warning about a new scam circulating.
One cybersecurity expert says while your child might be using a school-issued device, there could still be privacy issues.
After spending years volunteering in North Philadelphia communities, Sen. Bob Casey (D) said the money will contribute to the city's Vision Zero plan to have no traffic fatalities.
The crash happened at Route 77 and Polk Lane.
Current New Jersey law forbids discrimination based on a monkeypox diagnosis or having symptoms of the virus.
The insect has been able to spread so far, so fast because it is a stealthy hitchhiker.
Internet gambling and sports betting helped propel the Borgata in July to the best month an Atlantic City casino has ever had.
Environmental officials gave the TA Travel Center off I-295 the all-clear to reopen on Wednesday night.
The event is expected to bring more than 140,000 people to the Wilmington area as the first round of the PGA Tour event gets underway at the Wilmington Country Club.
Among other provisions in the draft contract was approval for most of the logos they wear and branded products.
The couple nearly sent the profitable plate back because it came with peppers.
Tourism officials say the tournament will bring a much-needed boost to the tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants and gift shops.
Eyewitness News has staked out all day waiting to see if Tiger Woods would show up and he has.
Current New Jersey law forbids discrimination based on a monkeypox diagnosis or having symptoms of the virus.
Monkeypox cases in Philadelphia continue to go up and there are still not enough vaccines. Now, there's an issue with who's getting it.
It's a major setback for Delco's largest healthcare system and its four hospitals, and those most affected, patients.
Researchers say using digital reminders not only frees up memory but also helps people remember the info.
The web-based primary care finder makes it easier for people to find free and low-cost primary care services.
Making Space is a program providing the resources, mentorship, guidance, and capital for entrepreneurs in Philadelphia.
In the past three years, Black and Mobile say they've gotten some pushback from bigger food delivery services.
The modernized regulations update how employers pay tipped workers and ensure that salaried employees with fluctuating schedules are appropriately compensated for overtime.
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
JetBlue Airways on Thursday announced it would purchase Spirit Airlines, a combination that would create America's fifth-largest airline.
SEPTA hopes to launch mobile payments by October for buses, subways and trolleys.
The course is six hours long and will be presented in two separate three-hour sessions.
Those new menu items rolled out on train service starting Wednesday.
Mayor Jim Kenney called on legislators to create new legislation to allow the program to continue.
Family members came to the bus station with police.
Your game ticket will get you into the concert.
The Velodrome is a hidden gem in Lehigh County that was built in 1975. In a couple of years, it will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
"I just remember not wanting to react cause the girls were in the room," she testified, her voice rising with emotion. "I said, 'I can't do this."
Easton Oliverson suffered the injury Monday and was listed in critical condition Tuesday.
The Ertzs each tweeted out a photo of their firstborn, Madden Matthew Ertz, on Thursday.
What you see here is not all you get, and that's exactly what they hope for.
Your game ticket will get you into the concert.
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
With steamy conditions expected through the weekend, safety is going to be a top priority.
The Dell cites concerns for the health and safety of concertgoers.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The Department of Human Services says it will never ask for personal information via text.
Soon you may be able to pay using your smartphone or watch.
Next week, CBS3's Natasha Brown will sit down with Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington to talk about how the district is working with the organization on recruitment efforts.
Marcella Baietto reports.