Johnny Doc is a free man after President Donald Trump cut his six-year prison term short

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   The Philadelphia Inquirer reported September 4 that Dougherty's lawyer confirmed his release that afternoon. It reported approximately $1.6 million in restitution affected by the commutation and said the White House cited his wife's serious illness in explaining the relief.

   Opening account of release; restitution discussion and White House explanation.

   Trump commutes John Dougherty's entire sentence to time served · Sentence commuted; conviction not pardoned