Bobby Henon

A former Philadelphia councilmember, Robert Henon, was sentenced on Wednesday on federal corruption charges. The sentencing follows Henon’s conviction last fall for conspiracy and fraud following a trial that also brought down former union leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the details from the sentencing.

Ex-Philadelphia city councilman Bobby Henon must serve years behind bars after being convicted of federal public corruption-related crimes.

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia reports on the punishment that former Philadelphia city councilman Bobby Henon could face as he is expected to be sentenced in federal court Wednesday.

The May 17 primary in Pennsylvania will be the date when Philadelphia voters in federally convicted former Philadelphia Councilman Bobby Henon’s district will elect his replacement.

Despite previously saying he would wait until his February sentencing, Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon resigned Thursday, months after his conviction on federal public corruption charges. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports.

Philadelphia councilman Bobby Henon is resigning from his role months after being convicted of federal public corruption-related crimes. Henon had previously vowed to keep his seat until his sentencing in February of this year.

Good government watchdog groups and some elected leaders in Philadelphia called on local elected officials to take up reform efforts that could help prevent future public corruption in the city following high-profile convictions in a federal trial earlier this month.