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John &quot;Johnny Doc&quot; Dougherty, Local 98 leader, speaks to the media as he departs the federal courthouse, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Philadelphia. Dougherty, a powerful Philadelphia union leader has pleaded not guilty in a bribery and embezzlement case that reaches City Hall. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philly union leader pleads not guilty in embezzlement case

By MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2016 file photo John Dougherty, right, makes some brief comments to the media, in Philadelphia. The powerful union boss who has held a tight grip on construction jobs and politics in the Philadelphia region and beyond has been indicted in an FBI probe along with a city councilman and at least six others. Federal prosecutors say Dougherty used union funds as &quot;his own personal bank account.&quot; Dougherty leads the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98, along with the city's Building Trades Council. He has been at the helm of the century-old electricians union for 25 years. (Charles Fox/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

The Latest: Union leader pleads not guilty to bribery, theft

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FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2016 file photo John Dougherty, right, makes some brief comments to the media, in Philadelphia. The powerful union boss who has held a tight grip on construction jobs and politics in the Philadelphia region and beyond has been indicted in an FBI probe along with a city councilman and at least six others. Federal prosecutors say Dougherty used union funds as &quot;his own personal bank account.&quot; Dougherty leads the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98, along with the city's Building Trades Council. He has been at the helm of the century-old electricians union for 25 years. (Charles Fox/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

Feds indict powerful Philly union boss, councilman, others

By MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press

Documents: Feds wire-tapped Philadelphia union boss, others

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