Gus Dougherty pleads not guilty to bilking union, IRS

0 Comments | Philadelphia Daily News, June, 2007 | by MICHAEL HINKELMAN hinkelm@phillynews.com 215-854-2656

A South Philadelphia contractor charged Tuesday with stealing from the electricians' union, cheating the IRS out of millions of dollars, and giving sweetheart deals to union honcho John Dougherty surrendered to federal authorities yesterday.

Donald "Gus" Dougherty Jr., 41, pleaded not guilty before U.S. Magistrate Thomas J. Reuter.

Reuter released him on $100,000 personal-recognizance bond.

He also restricted his travel to the Philadelphia region and New Jersey.

Dougherty also was ordered to undergo alcohol treatment as deemed necessary by the U.S. Office of Pre-Trial Services.

"We intend to defend this case. The defense will take place in the courtroom," said his lawyer, Nicholas J....

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