Closing arguments expected to begin in federal embezzlement trial of John Dougherty
The former labor leader was convicted of federal bribery charges two years ago along with former city councilmember Bobby Henon.
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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.
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.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is celebrating Black excellence during America's 250th anniversary year.
Officials said none of the homes damaged in a fire on the 3500 block of Kip Street early Wednesday morning had working smoke detectors.
If you're looking to travel more without blowing your budget, credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is celebrating Black excellence during America's 250th anniversary year.
Officials said none of the homes damaged in a fire on the 3500 block of Kip Street early Wednesday morning had working smoke detectors.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is celebrating Black excellence during America's 250th anniversary year.
Officials said none of the homes damaged in a fire on the 3500 block of Kip Street early Wednesday morning had working smoke detectors.
If you're looking to travel more without blowing your budget, credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
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New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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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.
The beagle puppy Finch (Team Fluff) and the mixed breed Lin (Team Ruff) will be representing the Philadelphia region on opposite sides of Puppy Bowl XXII. Janelle Burrell meets these two pawll-stars and chats with Sara from Brandywine Valley SPCA and Jaime from the Animal Welfare Association in South Jersey.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
A man was pulled from a burning rowhome on Regent Street near 54th in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood, officials say. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
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Philadelphia's Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, which sits on the oldest parcel of land owned by African Americans in the U.S., is touting its contributions to American history as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary.