John DoughertyJohnny Doc is a free man after President Donald Trump cut his six-year prison term shortJohn Dougherty had served less than two years of a six-year sentence, but President Donald Trump approved a commutation to allow Dougherty to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer Johnny Doc’s prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump, his lawyer saysChris Palmer and Sean Collins Walsh How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsAnna Orso Johnny Doc will remain in prison after a judge again denied his request to be released on house arrestChris Palmer President Donald Trump denied Johnny Doc’s request to be let out of prison earlyChris Palmer AdvertisementJohnny Doc took the stand and asked a federal judge to release him from prison early to care for his ailing wifeConvicted former Philadelphia labor leader John J. Dougherty occasionally choked back tears while detailing his wife's many health challenges.Chris Palmer All three Pa. Supreme Court justices are retained following a historically expensive raceThe court will hold its liberal majority for at least two more years, retaining Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht through the 2026 midterms and ahead of the 2028 election.Gillian McGoldrick and Ximena Conde Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard Your guide to the 2025 general election in Philadelphia, from district attorney to Pa. Supreme CourtFrom important dates to who’s on your ballot.Henry Savage, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Fallon Roth, Sean Collins Walsh, and Patricia Madej More than $7 million has poured into the Pa. Supreme Court judicial retention election so farVoters on Nov. 4 will be asked to mark “yes” or “no” on whether each justice should be retained for another 10-year term, in what are usually sleepy off-year elections.Gillian McGoldrick and Joe Yerardi Johnny Doc wants to be released from prison early to help his gravely ill wife. Prosecutors oppose the request.Dougherty's attorney said if he isn't released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his wife, she'll die.Chris Palmer Former City Councilmember Bobby Henon has been transferred from federal prison to a Philadelphia halfway house, attorney saysHenon had been serving his 3½-year prison sentence for bribery at a correctional institution in central Pennsylvania.Chris Palmer and Julia Terruso Johnny Doc’s bribery conviction just cost his former union Local 98 another $25,000 in ethics finesThe penalties largely relate to John J. Dougherty’s failure to have registered as a lobbyist while seeking to to influence government officials.Chris Palmer Johnny Doc’s nephew is sentenced to probation for violently confronting his boss over a pay disputeGreg Fiocca, 32, had faced the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence when he was indicted in 2021 and charged with extortion alongside his powerful uncle.Chris Palmer Newly released FBI wiretap documents reveal glimpse of George Norcross-John Dougherty relationshipThe filings show how the New Jersey power broker and Philadelphia labor leader raised money to support each other’s favored political candidates and leveraged their fiefdoms to advance their goals.Jeremy Roebuck and Andrew Seidman Ex-labor leader John Dougherty surrenders to begin serving his six-year prison termDougherty's surrender came after a last-minute attempt to delay the start of his prison term that was rejected by a federal judge.Jeremy Roebuck Johnny Doc’s nephew pleads guilty in case involving threats against his former bossGreg Fiocca, 32, cut a deal with prosecutors to avoid a retrial in a case that once threatened to send him and his uncle to prison on felony extortion charges.Jeremy Roebuck Johnny Doc, others must repay $1.7 million to Local 98, court rulesA judge ordered Dougherty and his codefendants to reimburse the union for money they stole and for legal expenses Local 98 incurred during the investigation of their crimes.Jeremy Roebuck Contractor who testified against Johnny Doc gets probation in Local 98 embezzlement caseAnthony Massa, 70, emerged as a key witness in Dougherty’s 2023 embezzlement trial. He is the only member of the ex-union chief's inner circle to ever have agreed to testify against him.Jeremy Roebuck Feds drop extortion charges against labor leader John Dougherty But prosecutors said they still intend to retry Dougherty's nephew, Greg Fiocca, on conspiracy and extortion charges.Jeremy Roebuck and Oona Goodin-Smith See more storiesAdvertisement
Johnny Doc is a free man after President Donald Trump cut his six-year prison term shortJohn Dougherty had served less than two years of a six-year sentence, but President Donald Trump approved a commutation to allow Dougherty to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc is a free man after President Donald Trump cut his six-year prison term shortJohn Dougherty had served less than two years of a six-year sentence, but President Donald Trump approved a commutation to allow Dougherty to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc’s prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump, his lawyer saysChris Palmer and Sean Collins Walsh
Johnny Doc’s prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump, his lawyer saysChris Palmer and Sean Collins Walsh
How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsAnna Orso
How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsAnna Orso
Johnny Doc will remain in prison after a judge again denied his request to be released on house arrestChris Palmer
Johnny Doc will remain in prison after a judge again denied his request to be released on house arrestChris Palmer
Johnny Doc took the stand and asked a federal judge to release him from prison early to care for his ailing wifeConvicted former Philadelphia labor leader John J. Dougherty occasionally choked back tears while detailing his wife's many health challenges.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc took the stand and asked a federal judge to release him from prison early to care for his ailing wifeConvicted former Philadelphia labor leader John J. Dougherty occasionally choked back tears while detailing his wife's many health challenges.Chris Palmer
All three Pa. Supreme Court justices are retained following a historically expensive raceThe court will hold its liberal majority for at least two more years, retaining Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht through the 2026 midterms and ahead of the 2028 election.Gillian McGoldrick and Ximena Conde
All three Pa. Supreme Court justices are retained following a historically expensive raceThe court will hold its liberal majority for at least two more years, retaining Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht through the 2026 midterms and ahead of the 2028 election.Gillian McGoldrick and Ximena Conde
Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard
Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard
Your guide to the 2025 general election in Philadelphia, from district attorney to Pa. Supreme CourtFrom important dates to who’s on your ballot.Henry Savage, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Fallon Roth, Sean Collins Walsh, and Patricia Madej
Your guide to the 2025 general election in Philadelphia, from district attorney to Pa. Supreme CourtFrom important dates to who’s on your ballot.Henry Savage, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Fallon Roth, Sean Collins Walsh, and Patricia Madej
More than $7 million has poured into the Pa. Supreme Court judicial retention election so farVoters on Nov. 4 will be asked to mark “yes” or “no” on whether each justice should be retained for another 10-year term, in what are usually sleepy off-year elections.Gillian McGoldrick and Joe Yerardi
More than $7 million has poured into the Pa. Supreme Court judicial retention election so farVoters on Nov. 4 will be asked to mark “yes” or “no” on whether each justice should be retained for another 10-year term, in what are usually sleepy off-year elections.Gillian McGoldrick and Joe Yerardi
Johnny Doc wants to be released from prison early to help his gravely ill wife. Prosecutors oppose the request.Dougherty's attorney said if he isn't released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his wife, she'll die.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc wants to be released from prison early to help his gravely ill wife. Prosecutors oppose the request.Dougherty's attorney said if he isn't released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his wife, she'll die.Chris Palmer
Former City Councilmember Bobby Henon has been transferred from federal prison to a Philadelphia halfway house, attorney saysHenon had been serving his 3½-year prison sentence for bribery at a correctional institution in central Pennsylvania.Chris Palmer and Julia Terruso
Former City Councilmember Bobby Henon has been transferred from federal prison to a Philadelphia halfway house, attorney saysHenon had been serving his 3½-year prison sentence for bribery at a correctional institution in central Pennsylvania.Chris Palmer and Julia Terruso
Johnny Doc’s bribery conviction just cost his former union Local 98 another $25,000 in ethics finesThe penalties largely relate to John J. Dougherty’s failure to have registered as a lobbyist while seeking to to influence government officials.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc’s bribery conviction just cost his former union Local 98 another $25,000 in ethics finesThe penalties largely relate to John J. Dougherty’s failure to have registered as a lobbyist while seeking to to influence government officials.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc’s nephew is sentenced to probation for violently confronting his boss over a pay disputeGreg Fiocca, 32, had faced the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence when he was indicted in 2021 and charged with extortion alongside his powerful uncle.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc’s nephew is sentenced to probation for violently confronting his boss over a pay disputeGreg Fiocca, 32, had faced the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence when he was indicted in 2021 and charged with extortion alongside his powerful uncle.Chris Palmer
Newly released FBI wiretap documents reveal glimpse of George Norcross-John Dougherty relationshipThe filings show how the New Jersey power broker and Philadelphia labor leader raised money to support each other’s favored political candidates and leveraged their fiefdoms to advance their goals.Jeremy Roebuck and Andrew Seidman
Newly released FBI wiretap documents reveal glimpse of George Norcross-John Dougherty relationshipThe filings show how the New Jersey power broker and Philadelphia labor leader raised money to support each other’s favored political candidates and leveraged their fiefdoms to advance their goals.Jeremy Roebuck and Andrew Seidman
Ex-labor leader John Dougherty surrenders to begin serving his six-year prison termDougherty's surrender came after a last-minute attempt to delay the start of his prison term that was rejected by a federal judge.Jeremy Roebuck
Ex-labor leader John Dougherty surrenders to begin serving his six-year prison termDougherty's surrender came after a last-minute attempt to delay the start of his prison term that was rejected by a federal judge.Jeremy Roebuck
Johnny Doc’s nephew pleads guilty in case involving threats against his former bossGreg Fiocca, 32, cut a deal with prosecutors to avoid a retrial in a case that once threatened to send him and his uncle to prison on felony extortion charges.Jeremy Roebuck
Johnny Doc’s nephew pleads guilty in case involving threats against his former bossGreg Fiocca, 32, cut a deal with prosecutors to avoid a retrial in a case that once threatened to send him and his uncle to prison on felony extortion charges.Jeremy Roebuck
Johnny Doc, others must repay $1.7 million to Local 98, court rulesA judge ordered Dougherty and his codefendants to reimburse the union for money they stole and for legal expenses Local 98 incurred during the investigation of their crimes.Jeremy Roebuck
Johnny Doc, others must repay $1.7 million to Local 98, court rulesA judge ordered Dougherty and his codefendants to reimburse the union for money they stole and for legal expenses Local 98 incurred during the investigation of their crimes.Jeremy Roebuck
Contractor who testified against Johnny Doc gets probation in Local 98 embezzlement caseAnthony Massa, 70, emerged as a key witness in Dougherty’s 2023 embezzlement trial. He is the only member of the ex-union chief's inner circle to ever have agreed to testify against him.Jeremy Roebuck
Contractor who testified against Johnny Doc gets probation in Local 98 embezzlement caseAnthony Massa, 70, emerged as a key witness in Dougherty’s 2023 embezzlement trial. He is the only member of the ex-union chief's inner circle to ever have agreed to testify against him.Jeremy Roebuck
Feds drop extortion charges against labor leader John Dougherty But prosecutors said they still intend to retry Dougherty's nephew, Greg Fiocca, on conspiracy and extortion charges.Jeremy Roebuck and Oona Goodin-Smith
Feds drop extortion charges against labor leader John Dougherty But prosecutors said they still intend to retry Dougherty's nephew, Greg Fiocca, on conspiracy and extortion charges.Jeremy Roebuck and Oona Goodin-Smith
