"Johnny Doc" is a free man. Ex-Philadelphia labor leader released from prison after commutation.
John Dougherty was released Friday afternoon after he served less than a third of his six-year sentence, his lawyer said.
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John Dougherty was released Friday afternoon after he served less than a third of his six-year sentence, his lawyer said.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
Former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty, known as "Johnny Doc," has been released from prison after President Trump commuted his sentence, Dougherty's lawyer said. The former IBEW Local 98 business manager has to care for his ailing wife, the lawyer said.
President Trump agreed to commute the rest of former Philadelphia labor leader Johnny Doc's prison sentence, his lawyer says.
President Trump commuted the rest of former Philadelphia labor titan John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty's prison sentence, according to his lawyer George Bochetto. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts reports.
Former Philadelphia labor leader John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty was granted an early release from prison after President Trump agreed to sign a commutation to end his six-year sentence early, his attorney George Bochetto confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia Thursday.
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.
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
Mighty Writers has temporarily suspended programs at all eight of its locations as it works to recover from a major budget shortfall.
Camden County IAFF Local 3249 President Keith Kemery says Collingswood Fire Department splits crews to handle both fire and EMS calls.
Camden police have handled more than 68 illegal dumping cases and charged 31 people so far in 2026.
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
Mighty Writers has temporarily suspended programs at all eight of its locations as it works to recover from a major budget shortfall.
Camden County IAFF Local 3249 President Keith Kemery says Collingswood Fire Department splits crews to handle both fire and EMS calls.
Camden police have handled more than 68 illegal dumping cases and charged 31 people so far in 2026.
Mighty Writers has temporarily suspended programs at all eight of its locations as it works to recover from a major budget shortfall.
Decomposed human remains were found inside a home in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Wednesday, police said.
A Philadelphia woman is charged with manslaughter after her daughter drowned in a tub at a Lancaster County hotel.
A 40-year-old man from Philadelphia was charged after police said he stabbed another driver on I-476 on Sunday.
A group of car thieves fleeing from Philadelphia police struck one sergeant's vehicle while getting away. The officer is expected to be OK.
Camden County IAFF Local 3249 President Keith Kemery says Collingswood Fire Department splits crews to handle both fire and EMS calls.
Camden police have handled more than 68 illegal dumping cases and charged 31 people so far in 2026.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
Clementon Park and Splash World is going up for sale after plans to close for good following the 2026 season.
A man in Ocean County, New Jersey, who was found with a knife in his chest, was charged with his wife's murder, police said.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
It's impossible to quantify a fan base's love for its NFL team, especially when it comes to the Eagles — but it's still fun to try.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
The Sixers and Flyers on Tuesday dropped renderings showing what their new arena will look like.
Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
First responders were able to get the pilot out of the plane, but there's no word on their condition.
The city of Philadelphia will begin the permanent installation of the Rocky Statue atop the Rocky Steps outside the Art Museum.
Wednsday night in the Philadelphia region will be dry and sticky before a toasty Thursday with some rain. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Mighty Writers, which serves thousands of families in Philadelphia, is struggling to get back on its feet. The nonprofit says it has furloughed dozens of employees and suspended services, including its afterschool literacy program. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright shares why families say this resource is a lifeline.
Audubon native Lou Giaccardo is among the survivors who made it out of the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001. Giaccardo says 9/11 gave him a new purpose, and he's made it his mission to share his story of survival. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.