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Former IBEW leader ‘Johnny Doc’ to be released from prison early
nbcphiladelphia.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Former IBEW Local 98 leader John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty is set to be released early from his six-year prison sentence following a commutation signed by President Donald Trump, according to Dougherty's attorney.
- Dougherty was convicted of bribing a Philadelphia City Council member and embezzling nearly $600,000 from the electricians' union, which he led for nearly 30 years.
- He was found guilty in 2021 of conspiracy and honest services wire fraud related to keeping Council member Bobby Henon on the payroll to maintain union control over construction jobs.
- Dougherty was convicted on eight counts while Henon was convicted on ten counts, though both were acquitted of several other fraud and bribery charges.
- With approximately four years remaining on his sentence, Dougherty's early release is imminent, as confirmed by his attorney.
