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A closeup of Bobby Henon
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

John Dougherty and Bobby Henon convicted of conspiracy in federal corruption trial

A jury found City Councilmember Bobby Henon and union boss John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty guilty on most counts in the federal corruption case against them.

5 years ago

John
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

‘Corrupt agreement’ or ‘lawful lobbying’? Catch up on the federal bribery trial of Johnny Doc and Bobby Henon

If you haven’t been following the day-to-day drama, here’s a handy recap.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks about COVID-19 vaccinations after touring a Clayco Corporation construction site for a Microsoft data center in Elk Grove Village, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021
Politics & Policy
6abc

Federal appeals court reaffirms hold on President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The court ruled that OSHA cannot take steps to enforce the mandate until a further decision is made.

5 years ago

John
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Jury in Henon, Dougherty bribery trial to continue deliberations on Monday

The jury in the bribery trial for Bobby Henon and Johnny “Doc” Dougherty ended its third day of deliberations Friday without reaching a verdict.

5 years ago

John
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Jury in Dougherty-Henon corruption trial asks for guidance as deliberations continue

The jurors’ question may indicate they are nearing the end of their deliberations in the federal corruption trial of Bobby Henon and John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty.

5 years ago

A photo of Rev. Robert Brennan, right, is displayed during a news conference in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Former Philly priest pleads guilty to lying to investigators about clergy sex abuse

Former Philadelphia priest Robert Brennan, 83, changed his plea to guilty Wednesday in federal court, according to court documents.

5 years ago

The Pennsylvania state Capitol
Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate backs bill to allow guns to be carried without permit

Democrats warned the result of such legislation becoming law would be more death and more violence amid already-spiking gun violence and the spread of illegal guns.

5 years ago

John
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Juror in Henon-Dougherty corruption trial tests positive for COVID

The interruption comes in the sixth week of the trial, following the conclusion of closing arguments by prosecution and defense attorneys on Monday.

5 years ago

A nurse from AltaMed Health Services hands out a vaccine card
NPR
Politics & Policy

Blocked for now, Biden’s vaccine-or-test rule for workers faces uncertain future

The Biden administration says it will defend its rule requiring some 84 million workers to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. More than two dozen states have sued.

5 years ago

Fairfax County Public School buses are lined up at a maintenance facility
Keystone Crossroads
Education

School funding in Pa. is about to go on trial — here’s what you need to know

It’s taken seven years to reach this critical juncture in Pennsylvania’s landmark school funding case. Now, the real arguments begin.

5 years ago

Listen 5:18
Kevin Brobson shakes hands with Ford Thompson
Politics & Policy

2021 Election: GOP nets Pa. Supreme Court seat; Pittsburgh gets 1st Black mayor

Amid light turnout around the state, Republican Kevin Brobson beat Democrat Maria McLaughlin to serve a 10-year term on Pennsylvania’s highest court.

5 years ago

Kevin Brobson shakes hands with Ford Thompson
Politics & Policy

Brobson wins Supreme Court race as GOP poised to sweep Pa. judicial elections

The stakes in the race to succeed Saylor in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court are nominally low, with Democrats set to keep a 5-2 majority on the court despite a GOP win.

5 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Politics & Policy

Philly DA Larry Krasner cruises to reelection victory

The contest was seen as a referendum on Krasner’s progressive, anti-mass-incarceration approach amid the city’s sharp spike in deadly gun violence.

5 years ago

Kathy McGuiness speaking with people
Politics & Policy

Can Delaware lawmakers legally oust an indicted state auditor? State law isn’t clear

The state House and Senate approve separate resolutions requesting guidance from state Supreme Court on lawmakers’ power to oust indicted Auditor Kathy McGuiness.

5 years ago

Johnny 'Doc' Dougherty walks to the federal courthouse in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Dougherty and Henon’s lawyers push for judge to dismiss charges in federal corruption case

Councilmember Bobby Henon and electricians union boss John "Johnny Doc” Dougherty are asking a federal judge to throw out all the charges in their corruption trial.

5 years ago

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