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

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

John Dougherty

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

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

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West Chester man charged in 'sextortion' plot

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Former Philly police officer sentenced in extortion scheme

McCord charged with extortion

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