Extortion Trial For Philadelphia Union Boss John Dougherty, His Nephew, Postponed To July 6
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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.
Officials Introduce People Over Politics Petition Calling For Change In Rules For Pennsylvania Politicians
The proposal comes on the heels of guilty verdicts against John Dougherty and City Councilmember Bobby Henon in their corruption trial.
Councilmember Bobby Henon Resigns From 4 City Council Committees After Conviction In Corruption, Bribery Trial
Henon has not yet resigned from City Council.
How Councilmember Bobby Henon's Conviction Could Bring Changes To Philadelphia's City Council
Some councilmembers are saying members shouldn't be allowed to keep their second jobs.
John Dougherty Resigns As Business Manager Of IBEW Local 98 Following Corruption Conviction
John Dougherty was first elected as business manager of Local 98 in 1993.
Labor Leader John Dougherty, City Councilmember Bobby Henon Found Guilty In Corruption Trial
Dougherty was found guilty on 8 of 11 counts and Henon was found guilty on 10 of 18 counts.
No Verdict Reached In John Dougherty, Bobby Henon Corruption Trial Friday
Court officials were hoping for a verdict Friday, but the jury had more questions for the judge.
Federal Jury Begins Deliberations In John Dougherty, Bobby Henon Bribery, Corruption Trial
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.
Trial Of Labor Union Leader John Dougherty, Councilman Bobby Henon Delayed After Juror Tests Positive For COVID-19
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.
Defense Rests Case In John Dougherty, Bobby Henon Corruption, Bribery Trial
Prosecutors accuse Henon of using his office to benefit Dougherty and the electrician's union, IBEW Local 98.
Trial Of Philadelphia Labor Boss John Dougherty, Councilmember Bobby Henon Resumes Thursday
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.
Defense For Philadelphia Union Boss John Dougherty Presents Case After Judge Drops One Bribery Charge
The defense teams are trying to paint Dougherty and Henon as people who were looking out for union laborers
Judge Drops One Count Against John Dougherty, Allows Federal Bribery Trial To Continue
After recalling two special agents to the witness stand, the prosecution rested its case Tuesday.
Judge Releases FBI Wiretaps In John Dougherty, Bobby Henon Bribery Trial As Defense Attorneys Ask For Case Dismissal
FBI wiretaps between Dougherty and Henon were made public for the first time during the trial on Monday.
LISTEN: Wiretap Recordings In Bribery, Corruption Trial Of Philadelphia Union Boss John Dougherty, Councilman Bobby Henon
Listen to the audio exhibits played at trial from Oct. 5, 2021 through Oct. 26, 2021. ***WARNING: The audio files may contain explicit language***
Attorneys 'Hit A Snag,' Jury Sent Home In John Dougherty, Councilmember Bobby Henon Bribery Trial
The judge says attorneys are working out if the government will rest its case on Thursday.
New Wiretap Recordings In John Dougherty, Bobby Henon Bribery Trial Focuses Negotiations On Lucrative Franchise Deal With Comcast
In court Monday, the testimony was all about, let's make a deal.
Prosecutors Outline Close Working Relationship Between John Dougherty, Bobby Henon In Corruption Trial
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.
Wiretap Recordings Surrounding Philadelphia's Soda Tax Headline Testimony In John Dougherty, Bobby Henon Bribery Trial
The jury heard wiretapped phone calls from 2016 between Dougherty, Henon and the mayor mapping out how to implement a sugary beverage tax.
Bobby Henon, John Dougherty Corruption Trial Continues After 2016 City Council Hearing Takes Center Stage
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.
Alleged Pressure On Verizon Becomes Focus Of Day 7 Of Federal Corruption Trial Against John Dougherty, Bobby Henon
A City Council public hearing from April 2016 was the subject matter of more than two days of questioning in Henon's federal trial.
Focus Turns To Bobby Henon In Bribery, Corruption Trial Of City Councilmember, John Dougherty
Dougherty was all smiles once again walking into federal court Wednesday. It's likely because his co-defendant, Henon, was the focus.
Philadelphia's Streets Commissioner, Carlton Williams, Takes Stand In John Dougherty, Bobby Henon Trial
Prosecutors also called Henon's former office director to the stand.
Bribery, Corruption Trial Of Philadelphia Union Boss John Dougherty, Councilman Bobby Henon To Resume Tuesday
The federal bribery and corruption trial of John Dougherty and Bobby Henon will resume Tuesday after having a long weekend.
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New vehicle on Philadelphia streets promotes Veterans Crisis Line
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