John Dougherty's Union Embezzlement Trial Nears Conclusion

Closing arguments set for next week as both sides rest their cases in high-profile union corruption trial.

Former labor leader John Dougherty and former president of Local 98, Brian Burrows, are on trial for embezzling over $600,000 from Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
The prosecution and defense have finished presenting their cases, with closing arguments and jury deliberations set to begin next week.
Dougherty and Burrows chose not to testify, with Dougherty's defense team not presenting a case at all, arguing any misuse of union funds was a mistake, not a crime.
Prosecutors allege Dougherty used union funds for personal expenses, including home renovations, meals, groceries, and gifts for family members.
Defense lawyers have challenged the credibility of key prosecution witnesses, including contractor Anthony Massa who claims he did home renovations for Burrows that were billed to the union.