The defendants argued that an exclusion applied because Dougherty knew his conduct was wrong, but the judge called that logic The defendants argued that an exclusion applied because Dougherty knew his conduct was wrong, but the judge called that logic "circular," as Dougherty is presumed innocent until a trial proves otherwise. (Credit: galdzer/iStockphoto.com)

A D&O policy provider has been ordered to pay to front the cost to defend John Dougherty, a union leader facing allegations of extortion and conspiracy.

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Aleeza Furman

Aleeza Furman is a Philadelphia-based litigation reporter with The Legal Intelligencer. Contact her at [email protected].

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