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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.
The former labor leader was convicted of federal bribery charges two years ago along with former city councilmember Bobby Henon.
Better known as "Johnny Doc," Dougherty is accused of embezzling money from IBEW Local 98.
Dougherty, also known as Johnny Doc, a former IBEW Local 98 leader, is accused of embezzling money from the union. He was convicted on fraud charges in 2021.
The former councilmember and IBEW Local 98 political director was convicted in a bribery and corruption scandal.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro was ejected from Sunday's loss against the 49ers after an altercation with linebacker Dre Greenlaw.
Sen. John Fetterman has been urging New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez — who has been accused by the government of conspiring to act as an agent for Egypt — to resign.
Officials released a video of Gino Hagenkotter, a nonviolence inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison. They're offering $2,000 for information.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard to a contract for the rest of the season.
A 35-year-old woman from Narberth was arrested after she left threatening and antisemitic flyers at a grandmother's home and set a fire on her porch.
A man was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at the Macy's in Center City, Philadelphia police said Monday.
Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro was ejected from Sunday's loss against the 49ers after an altercation with linebacker Dre Greenlaw.
A group of protestors gathered outside Michael Solomonov's Philadelphia restaurant Sunday night as a larger demonstration marched through the city calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Sen. John Fetterman has been urging New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez — who has been accused by the government of conspiring to act as an agent for Egypt — to resign.
Officials released a video of Gino Hagenkotter, a nonviolence inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison. They're offering $2,000 for information.
Officials released a video of Gino Hagenkotter, a nonviolence inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison. They're offering $2,000 for information.
A man was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at the Macy's in Center City, Philadelphia police said Monday.
Closing arguments were heard Monday in the federal embezzlement trial of former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty.
Police are investigating three car fires within a mile of each other early Monday morning that they believe to be suspicious.
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After a rainy and foggy cap on the weekend, our NEXT Weather team forecasts that skies will slowly clear out Monday, as the main area of low pressure moves away from the east coast.
Chevy Chase visited Harbaugh's Village in Mullica Hill. The holiday display raises money for a local nonprofit.
Atlantic City Electric has reached a tentative agreement with IBEW Local 210 to end the month-long strike.
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Fog gives way to clouds on this warmer-than-average December day. It'll be dreary, but we're not expecting rainfall.
Fog gives way to clouds on this warmer-than-average December day. It'll be dreary, but we're not expecting rainfall.
After an Iran-backed cyberattack on a Pittsburgh-area water utility, here's how Philadelphia-area companies are responding.
Tune in Saturday at 6 p.m. to see the Blue Coats take on the Greensboro Swarm.
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Two men have been charged after police say they stole a car with a 1-year-old girl inside, leading to a region-wide Amber Alert on Wednesday.
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said excessive exposure to loud noises can be detrimental to children and sound machines can cause more harm to children than previously thought.
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Veterans and first responders with brain injuries have a new facility for treatment in Willow Grove.
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Holiday season preparations are already underway and events like Christmas markets, displays and Santa Claus photo ops will start soon.
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution making every Friday in December "Shop Black Business Friday."
Some Christmas tree farms in the area have already closed, having sold their supply.
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Customers and business owners in Media took part in the Small Business Saturday festivities by celebrating locally owned shops.
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
Before November 2023 there was no direct connection from I-295 north to Route 42 south or from 42N to I-295S.
Traffic was not moving before 7 a.m. Thursday after a crash on I-95 past Route 322.
The northbound lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia have reopened after three men were shot on the highway early Wednesday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Despite rainy weather Tuesday, many drivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were already headed to their Thanksgiving destinations.
Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro was ejected from Sunday's loss against the 49ers after an altercation with linebacker Dre Greenlaw.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard to a contract for the rest of the season.
The Phillies on Monday extended manager Rob Thomson through the 2025 season and added two assistant hitting coaches to their staff.
Ohio State quarterback and St. Joseph's Prep product Kyle McCord entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal Monday.
Taylor Swift was again spotted cheering on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs – this time, in a box with Lyndsay Bell and Brittany Mahomes at an away game against the Green Bay Packers.
Taylor Swift was again spotted cheering on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs – this time, in a box with Lyndsay Bell and Brittany Mahomes at an away game against the Green Bay Packers.
Crowds came out to see Stallone cut the ribbon on the new Rocky Shop at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's steps.
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
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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.
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