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Greg Fiocca Dougherty

Nephew of former labor leader John Dougherty pleads guilty in extortion case

Extortion charges against ex-labor union leader John Dougherty are dismissed

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Former SEPTA official sentenced to prison for taking bribes from contractor

SEPTA Surveillance

Ex-union leader John Dougherty's extortion trial ends in mistrial

John Dougherty mistrial

Reputed Philly mob underboss sentenced to 5 years in prison for illegal gambling scheme, related crimes

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Ex-SEPTA manager took cash payments from vendor for inside information, prosecutors say

SEPTA Bribery Charges

Union leader John Dougherty charged with extortion for alleged threats against contractor

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Vineland man allegedly solicited teens for nude photos then blackmailed them for sex, police say

Coercion investigation Vineland

Crime and Courts

N.J. man threatened to behead Pa. restaurant owner, officials say

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West Chester man charged in 'sextortion' plot

Crime and Courts

Former Philly police officer sentenced in extortion scheme

McCord charged with extortion

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