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Philadelphia Union Member Receives Probation for Unlawful Payment Demands and Assault
February 6, 2025 // August 19, 2020, was not a banner day for Fiocca, having received a paycheck reflecting less than the full-time hours he expected, it was then he accosted the project manager from Local 98, and his response was not measured but aggressive and loaded with physicality. He slapped, choked, and spat on the project manager, which contributed to his current predicament. U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero highlighted the incident saying, "Fiocca, as the nephew of then-Local 98 Business Manager John Dougherty, abused his power and influence and resorted to violence to unlawfully claim wages he did not rightfully earn." She emphasized the importance of maintaining lawful conduct among union members, steering clear of intimidation tactics.