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John Dougherty and Bobby Henon convicted of conspiracy in federal corruption trial
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Jury in Dougherty-Henon corruption trial asks for guidance as deliberations continue
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Jury starts deliberations in bribery trial of John Dougherty and Bobby Henon
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Juror in Henon-Dougherty corruption trial tests positive for COVID
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Prosecutors tell jurors to hold Dougherty and Henon ‘accountable’ as bribery trial closes
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Corruption trial continues as Councilmember Bobby Henon’s lawyer drills into fundraising
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