PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gregory Fiocca, 32, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to two years of probation on February 4, 2025, by United States District Court Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl. Fiocca, a former union representative with Local 98, pleaded guilty to unlawfully demanding money from a union employer for hours he did not work and using physical violence during the confrontation.
The charges stem from an incident on August 19, 2020, during which Fiocca reportedly received a reduced paycheck reflecting his minimal work in the prior week. Angered by the reduced payment, Fiocca confronted a Local 98 project manager, assaulting and threatening him. Court documents describe how Fiocca slapped and choked the manager, threw him across a desk, spit on him, and made further threats of violence against the manager and the company owner. Fiocca then unlawfully demanded payment for hours he had not worked.
“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. That force and intimidation is detrimental to the integrity of hardworking and law-abiding members of Local 98, and such actions cannot be tolerated as business as usual,” stated U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero. She thanked the FBI for its dedication to combating corruption and ensuring accountability in Philadelphia.
FBI Philadelphia Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs added, “Gregory Fiocca exploited his position within the union and resorted to violence in an unlawful attempt to claim wages he did not rightfully earn. The FBI remains committed to working alongside the U.S. Attorney’s Office to root out corruption and uphold the integrity of our city for the citizens we serve.”
Fiocca was charged by superseding information and entered a guilty plea in September 2024. The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jason Grenell and former Assistant United States Attorney Frank Costello.
This sentencing exemplifies the federal government’s ongoing efforts to address corruption and violence in union operations. Moving forward, authorities stated their commitment to holding individuals accountable for any abuse of power that undermines trust and fairness in the workplace.
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