Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice in courtroom for brother's federal sentencing for theft, bribery
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Former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty, brother of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty, is being sentenced for bribing a City Council member and stealing nearly $600,000 from the union he ran. Dougherty was convicted in December of embezzlement, conspiracy, and other counts. He used the electricians' union funds for personal expenses and arranged for friends and family members to be on the union payroll. Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of up to 14 years and $2.1 million in restitution. Dougherty's influential backers, including his brother, testified about his charitable works and union advocacy. The sentencing is taking place in federal court in Reading, Pennsylvania.

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