Overview

• 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.