Gregory Fiocca, a 32-year-old from Philadelphia, was sentenced to two years of probation for unlawfully demanding money as a union representative from his employer for hours he did not work. The sentencing was announced by United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero and took place in front of United States District Court Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl.

The incident occurred on August 19, 2020, when Fiocca received a paycheck reflecting fewer than 40 hours after a week of minimal work and frequent absences. In response, Fiocca confronted a Local 98 member who served as the project manager. During the confrontation, Fiocca assaulted the project manager by slapping him, choking him, throwing him across a desk, spitting on him, and threatening further violence if they continued monitoring his attendance and performance. Following this altercation, Fiocca demanded payment for unworked hours.

Fiocca was charged by superseding information and pleaded guilty in September 2024.

"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," stated U.S. Attorney Romero. "That force and intimidation is detrimental to the integrity of hardworking and law-abiding members of Local 98."

Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Philadelphia 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 investigation was conducted by the FBI with prosecution led by Assistant United States Attorney Jason Grenell alongside former Assistant United States Attorney Frank Costello.