Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice in courtroom for brother's federal sentencing for theft, bribery
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John Dougherty, a former Philadelphia labor leader, is being sentenced for bribing a City Council member and stealing nearly $600,000 from the union he ran. His brother, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty, was present in the courtroom. John Dougherty was convicted in December of embezzlement, conspiracy, and other counts. He used the electricians' union as his personal bank account and source of jobs for family and friends. He also bribed a City Council member. Prosecutors argued for a lengthy prison term, while supporters testified about Dougherty's charitable works and union advocacy. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl is expected to hand down the sentence later. Dougherty's lawyers argued for a reduced sentence, citing his work on behalf of organized labor and his care for his gravely ill wife.

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https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/51029070/pennsylvania-supreme-court-justice-in-courtroom-for-brothers-federal-sentencing-for-theft-bribery