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John Dougherty, IBEW Local 98 Union Leader, Nephew Gregory Fiocca Charged With Extortion, Conspiracy By FedsA powerful Philadelphia union leader was arrested by federal law enforcement authorities on Wednesday morning.

FBI Raids IBEW Local 98 Headquarters To Carry Out 'Court-Authorized Law Enforcement Activity'Federal agents carried boxes, presumably with evidence inside, from the Local 98 headquarters in Spring Garden on Friday morning to unmarked vehicles.

Corruption Case Involving Union Leader John Dougherty, Philadelphia Councilmember Bobby Henon Hits Fork In RoadAlleging guilt by association, lawyers for some of the defendants charged in a sweeping corruption investigation argued for separate trials.

IBEW's International Office Only Made Aware Of John Dougherty's Corruption Allegations Through Media ReportsJohn Dougherty, City Councilman Bobby Henon and several others affiliated with the union are all facing corruption charges in the federal indictment.

Union Stands '100 Percent Behind John Dougherty' Amid Federal Indictment Charges, Spokesman SaysA union source present at the meeting tells CBS3 support for Dougherty was strong.

John Dougherty, Three Others Arraigned On Federal Charges FridayThe indictment shows more than $600,000 in union money was misspent over the past half-decade.

IBEW Local 98 Union Leader John Dougherty Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Corruption ChargesDougherty was arraigned Friday afternoon on embezzlement, theft, and wire fraud charges.

City Leaders Don't Expect Councilman Bobby Henon To Be Removed From Office Following Federal Indictment Involving IBEW Local 98 MembersCouncilmembers say Henon is well liked at City Hall and also say he does a good job in the Northeast Philadelphia district.

Former Philadelphia Zoning Board Chairman Indicted In Connection To Investigation Involving IBEW Local 98A second person has been indicted in connection to the federal investigation involving IBEW Local 98.

Electrician George Peltz Pleads Guilty To Criminal Charges Linked To Federal Probe Of IBEW Local 98, John DoughertyOn Monday morning, a New Jersey electrical contractor with long ties to Dougherty admitted to unlawfully providing thousands of dollars in benefits to an unnamed Local 98 official.

IBEW Local 98 Plans To File Suit Against Prescription Drug CompaniesIBEW Local 98 says in the past year alone, eight of its members suffered opioid-related deaths.

FBI Investigation Into Philadelphia Electricians Union ExpandingA union spokesman says the FBI searched the home of the new head of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
News, Politics and Entertainment with The Chris Stigall Show | August 25Chris discussed Donald Trump's evolution on deportation, Hillary Clinton's defense of the Clinton Foundation and the latest regarding the investigation in IBEW Local 98. He also talked with former NFL player Ben Utecht about his book, Counting The Days While My Mind Slips Away at 8:00.

Local Union Using Drones To Monitor Work Sites Local 98 president says the union has three of them.