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.
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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.
A defense attorney for Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon grilled an FBI agent on the stand Thursday morning as the federal bribery and corruption trial of Henon and Philadelphia Union Leader John Dougherty continues.
Testimony resumes Wednesday in the federal bribery and corruption trial of former Philadelphia union leader John Dougherty and city councilmember Bobby Henon.
Dougherty is confident the federal government will fail in convicting him in this trial of power and influence and charges.
In a matter of hours, jury selection will start for the federal trial of prominent Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty, as well as city councilman Bobby Henon.
A powerful Philadelphia union leader was arrested by federal law enforcement authorities on Wednesday morning.
The lawsuit takes aim at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 and business manager John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty.
Alleging guilt by association, lawyers for some of the defendants charged in a sweeping corruption investigation argued for separate trials.
A court hearing for the union leader of IBEW Local 98 was postponed on Tuesday.
John Dougherty, City Councilman Bobby Henon and several others affiliated with the union are all facing corruption charges in the federal indictment.
A union source present at the meeting tells CBS3 support for Dougherty was strong.
The indictment shows more than $600,000 in union money was misspent over the past half-decade.
Dougherty was arraigned Friday afternoon on embezzlement, theft, and wire fraud charges.
Henon's lawyer, Brian McMonagle, made arrangements for Henon to turn himself in a day early.
In statements, both men maintained their innocence.
Councilmembers say Henon is well liked at City Hall and also say he does a good job in the Northeast Philadelphia district.
Federal agents carried out raids on Dougherty's South Philadelphia home, his union office and his bar in August 2016.
On Monday morning, a New Jersey electrical contractor with long ties to Dougherty admitted to unlawfully providing thousands of dollars in benefits to an unnamed Local 98 official.
IBEW Local 98 says in the past year alone, eight of its members suffered opioid-related deaths.
Chris discussed Sarah Palin suing the New York Times, Mayor Jim Kenney being recorded by the FBI while wiretapping union leader John Dougherty and New Jersey being named the least patriotic state. At 8:20, he spoke with AB Stoddard from Real Clear Politics about Senate Republicans delaying a vote on their health care bill.
Mayor Jim Kenney confirmed Tuesday that he recently received a letter from the federal government, notifying him that he was picked up on a wiretap of Local 98 union boss John Dougherty.
A federal lawsuit filed in court on Monday alleges John Dougherty engaged in a pattern of racketeering by intimidating and harassing non-union workers.
Philadelphia's scheduled Opening Day starter Zack Wheeler says he's using spring training to fine-tune some things – including his cutter.
Hitting prospect Justin Crawford spent the first few weeks of spring training learning from the NL East champs about what it takes to thrive in the majors.
The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade will broadcast live on Philly 57 and stream on CBS News Philadelphia from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 16.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 26 shots for his second shutout of the season, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0.
Temperatures warm into the 60s Sunday with overcast skies before storms brings heavy rain and potentially damaging wind gusts to the region.
Philadelphia's scheduled Opening Day starter Zack Wheeler says he's using spring training to fine-tune some things – including his cutter.
Hitting prospect Justin Crawford spent the first few weeks of spring training learning from the NL East champs about what it takes to thrive in the majors.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 26 shots for his second shutout of the season, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0.
Philadelphia's scheduled Opening Day starter Zack Wheeler says he's using spring training to fine-tune some things – including his cutter.
The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade will broadcast live on Philly 57 and stream on CBS News Philadelphia from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 16.
Temperatures warm into the 60s Sunday with overcast skies before storms brings heavy rain and potentially damaging wind gusts to the region.
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It was round two for these handy best friends from Delaware County who gave the Eagles their version of the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Temperatures warm into the 60s Sunday with overcast skies before storms brings heavy rain and potentially damaging wind gusts to the region.
At the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice, children flipped through the pages of history during a special reading of The ABCs of Women's History.
A grandson is honoring his grandmother who was a pillar in the Audubon community in South Jersey and the heart of his family.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are commencing in the Philadelphia area this weekend.
Rep. Sarah McBride said Republicans are "obsessed with culture war issues" a day after Republican Rep. Keith Self called her "Mr. McBride" during a hearing.
The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night, but students said they enjoyed the season.
As Tesla stock continues to take a major hit this week, people are showing up to dealerships to protest Elon Musk and his role in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency.
Delaware-based economist Robert Fry says the uncertainty about President Trump's tariffs is behind the recent stock market panic.
Police said 16-year-old Troy Kirkland was shot and killed on the 200 block of West 25th Street in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday night.
A TikTok video has become a cautionary tale – one of many that often go viral in hopes of warning people about a dangerous trend.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A measles case was detected in a person who recently visited multiple Children's Hospital of Philadelphia facilities, health officials said.
Doctors say the COVID vaccine, which was created in Philadelphia, substantially changed the course of the pandemic.
A day after officials said new funding would keep Crozer Health's facilities open four to six weeks, an attorney says the money only covers two weeks.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A grandson is honoring his grandmother who was a pillar in the Audubon community in South Jersey and the heart of his family.
The new product is a wide-mouth jar which can be used for dipping potato chips.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
Pedestrians will have some extra space to walk, shop and gather in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square this spring.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade, which features a new route.
A woman was killed in a wrong-way crash in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night.
Pennsylvania State Police said they believe a three-vehicle crash on I-76 westbound Tuesday morning happened after a driver experienced a medical emergency.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on part of City Avenue in Philadelphia and Lower Merion until April 7.
Philadelphia's scheduled Opening Day starter Zack Wheeler says he's using spring training to fine-tune some things – including his cutter.
Hitting prospect Justin Crawford spent the first few weeks of spring training learning from the NL East champs about what it takes to thrive in the majors.
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 26 shots for his second shutout of the season, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0.
Villanova fired Kyle Neptune after a three-year run in which he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright but failed to make the NCAA Tournament.
The No. 2 pitching prospect in the Phillies organization, Moises Chace has rocketed up the rankings since the 2024 Gregory Soto trade.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are commencing in the Philadelphia area this weekend.
Philly's favorite comedian, Kevin Hart, has a new series about his childhood growing up in the City of Brotherly Love.
Even though St. Patrick's Day is still a week away, celebrations for the holiday started on Saturday for the community in Glenside.
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Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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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.
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Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Police are investigating what caused multiple shuttle buses to catch on fire under I-95 near Second and Callowhill, new schedules go into effect for some SEPTA Regional Rail lines, and Sunday will be warm and breezy before the chance for strong storms and heavy rain later tonight.
The first half of Sunday will only have a few stray showers before a strong line of storms approaches out ahead of a cold front into this evening. The line of storms will bring areas of heavy rain potentially damaging wind gusts to the Delaware Valley.
The annual Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day gets underway Sunday! The celebration of Irish heritage and culture will march and dance its way through the city, from 16th and JFK to the Philadelphia Art Museum. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei has more on how the annual celebration comes together.
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Sunday's parade will mark the 253rd year in the city. It's a continued tradition that pays homage to Irish heritage and culture.