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Dougherty, a powerful union figure, faces prison time and restitution for using union funds for personal gain and bribing a city council member.
- John Dougherty must report to prison by September 4 and complete 100 hours of community service upon release.
- The former labor leader was convicted on 74 counts, including embezzlement, conspiracy, and bribery.
- Dougherty's influential backers, including his brother, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty, supported him during sentencing.
- Prosecutors sought a 14-year sentence and $2.1 million in restitution, arguing Dougherty inflicted significant harm on the union and the city.
- Dougherty apologized, acknowledging he 'got out of control' and misused his position of trust.
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