FBI digs deep in probe of Dougherty and Philadelphia electricians' union
Almost a year after FBI agents raided the offices of Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty and his electricians union, the sweeping scope of its investigation is becoming evident.
Search warrants and the recent disclosure of long-running wiretaps make clear that the federal inquiry extends to virtually every aspect of the unions operations, as well as Doughertys personal finances.
Along the way, it has touched a broad swath of Philadelphias political class and even reached into the office of Mayor Kenney, whose voice, like scores of others, was picked up on wiretaps placed on the union leaders phone.
Federal prosecutors are examining everything from the campaign donations that have made the union a political powerhouse and Dougherty a kingmaker, to the unions turbulent and sometimes violent relationship with nonunion contractors. They also are exploring the unions dealings with the Kenney administration.
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