Philadelphia labor union president Brian Burrows sentenced to 4 years in prison for embezzling over $600,000 of union funds.
Former Philadelphia labor union president Brian Burrows has been sentenced to four years in prison for embezzling over $600,000 of union funds. He and the union's longtime business manager, John Dougherty, were convicted in December of conspiracy, embezzlement, and other charges. The embezzled funds were used for personal expenses such as home renovations, concerts, groceries, and a baby's christening gift. Burrows was also ordered to forfeit nearly $136,000 and pay an undetermined amount of restitution.
June 29, 2024
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