IBEW Bigwig Robert Henon to Serve 42 Months Prison

A union boss for IBEW Local 98 and a Councilman for the city of Philadelphia, you might think that Robert Henon would be an upstanding citizen. But after a trial by jury, he was found guilty of numerous serious charges including wire fraud, bribery, and more. Now, he must serve time in prison. The sentencing included 42 months of prison time, three years of supervised release, and being forced to pay a grand total of $258,948.

From the Department of Labor:

On March 1, 2023, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Robert Henon, a former employee of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98 (located in Philadelphia, Pa.) and a Philadelphia City Councilman, was sentenced to 42 months in prison and three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $207,948 in forfeiture, a $50,000 fine, and a $1,000 assessment.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

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