Trump commutes sentence of former Philadelphia union official
Trump commutes John Dougherty sentence after union fraud conviction and release Move frees former IBEW 98 leader to care for his terminally ill wife
President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of John Dougherty, the former business manager of Philadelphia’s IBEW Local 98, according to Dougherty’s attorney and a White House official.
The commutation was signed Thursday, and Dougherty is expected to be released soon. According to the White House, the decision was made so he can help care for his terminally ill wife.
Dougherty was sentenced in 2024 to six years in prison after being convicted of embezzlement and wire fraud tied to union funds and payments involving a Philadelphia City Council member. His lawyer said the commutation also removes restitution payments and supervision requirements.