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Local 98 wants its longtime leader John Dougherty to pay up after his convictions for bribery and embezzlement

The clash over how much he should have to repay only further underscores the rift that has erupted between Dougherty and the union he led for nearly 30 years.

Former labor leader Johnny Dougherty arrives at the federal courthouse in Center City Philadelphia in April.
Former labor leader Johnny Dougherty arrives at the federal courthouse in Center City Philadelphia in April.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer