Johnny Doc extortion trial to resume today with longtime Local 98 electrician on the stand

Former labor leader John Dougherty, widely known as “Johnny Doc,” is facing trial again, his third federal criminal trial.

Testimony in the trial, which is taking place in Reading, began last week. Prosecutors could wrap up presenting their evidence early this week.Testimony to resume today, trial could wrap up early this week Today, prosecutors will continue to question Fran Rothwein, a longtime Local 98 electrician and one of Fiocca’s foremen at the Live! Casino construction project.Unlike John Dougherty’s two earlier trials — both of which played out at the federal courthouse in Center City — his third will take place in Reading, starting with opening arguments there Wednesday, once jury selection in Philadelphia is done.

But despite Fiocca’s troubled work history, including altercations with former supervisors, Dougherty appointed him in 2020 to the plum posting as Local 98′s steward on Live! Casino’s project.John Dougherty, widely known as “Johnny Doc,” was once considered the most powerful union leader in the state, transforming Local 98 in his three decades at its helm into

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