What They’re Saying on Social Media About the Johnny Doc Raid
At right, John Dougherty, outside of the Convention Center. | Photo by Alejandro Alvarez/Inquirer
One of the most powerful men in Philadelphia may be in hot water. This morning, the FBI raided a number of properties associated with John Dougherty, the leader of the city’s building trades and electricians union, including his home and union hall. While the political implications of this are potentially huge, folks have already spoken out on Twitter and Facebook about, among other things, Johnny Doc’s outfit, his neighborliness, and his union’s Ratmobile. Here are the most interesting social media posts so far on the breaking news:
BREAKING: IBEW boss John Dougherty returns to his South Philly home now being searched by detectives @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/zzE111PIPk
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) August 5, 2016
Johnny Doc rocking a 76ers hat while his house is being raided by the police is so amazingly Philly #TrustTheProcess https://t.co/MR4wA9Q6cq
— ConorD (@CONOR_____) August 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/mwp_united/status/761569265052815360
It was about a month ago that @FrankKeel split with IBEW chief John Dougherty for the first time in years. Did one of them know something?
— Clout Page (@CloutPage) August 5, 2016
Doubt the feds will be able to catch Johnny Doc when he can do this. pic.twitter.com/VZdSbsbHgq
— Dan McQuade (@dhm) August 5, 2016
NOW: IBEW rat-mobile behind crime scene tape, as federal investigators work inside headquarters pic.twitter.com/LK3qqI5rMd
— George Spencer (@georgehspencer) August 5, 2016
this is the saddest photograph ever taken #FreeRatmobile https://t.co/tUmg6fFPCj
— Mike Meech (@meechone) August 5, 2016
John Dougherty neighbor Kathleen Grassia says Feds "should leave this man alone, he's wonderful ." @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/hINWjwmJXg
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) August 5, 2016
Johnny Doc brings out some iced tea and donuts for media standing in sun @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/hBVRnfPh0v
— Kristen Johanson (KJ) (@KristenJohanson) August 5, 2016
The Johnny Doc news could also deal a major blow to the Eagles’ WR corps. pic.twitter.com/vzJwA4cvII
— Dan McQuade (@dhm) August 5, 2016
Hey @SpikeEskin and @MaxRappaport Did Johnny Doc get caught not trusting the process? #Sixers https://t.co/PlVww84wwE
— Jay Jennings (@jenningsjt) August 5, 2016
If the FBI nabs Johnny Doc, will Philly's new houses be built with gas stoves again? I hate cooking on electric.
— Ed Tettemer (@tettemer) August 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/Philadelinquent/status/761580135120269312
JUST IN: Feds remove three boxes of evidence and a computer from house belonging to Johnny Doc's family members pic.twitter.com/BQ7gQK6sJO
— Rosemary Connors (@RosemaryConnors) August 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/JakeSternberger/status/761575603543740416
