Former Philadelphia labor leader John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty is expected to be released from federal prison early after President Donald Trump agreed to commute his sentence, according to his attorney, George Bochetto. Dougherty was sentenced to six years in July 2024 for bribing a city councilmember and embezzling approximately $600,000 from Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). He had previously been found guilty in November 2021 of bribery and fraud related to using former Councilmember Bobby Henon to secure work and projects for his union. Dougherty has four years remaining on his sentence and is expected to be released from the federal penitentiary in Lewisburg on Friday morning. Bochetto confirmed that he received a phone call from the White House on Thursday afternoon informing him of the commutation. However, as of Thursday night, the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s website had not yet updated to reflect the approval. The website showed that Trump had denied a previous commutation request for Dougherty in July. The attorney said they are hopeful the release will proceed as planned and that the White House has confirmed the commutation. Dougherty, who served as the head of IBEW Local 98 for nearly 30 years, was once a prominent Democratic political figure in Pennsylvania. His influence in local politics made him a key player in labor and city affairs for decades. His legal troubles came to light in 2021, when he was indicted on multiple counts related to corruption and misuse of public office. CBS News Philadelphia has contacted the White House for confirmation of the commutation and is awaiting a response. If the release goes forward, it would mark a significant turn in the case of a man who was once a powerful labor leader and political figure in the region. The situation highlights the ongoing process of presidential clemency and its impact on individuals convicted of serious crimes.