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Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard is now under FBI investigation for abusing her power after closing businesses that did not donate to her campaign.
Tiffany Henyard, who unsuccessfully ran a hamburger joint before becoming mayor, attends meetings dressed like a movie gangster.
According to Dolton citizens, Henyard uses local police to target businesses that do not contribute to him.
One business owner told The New York Post that he made a contribution to Henyard and that his ministers kept coming after him demanding more money. When he did not comply, Henyard closed his trucking business.
Tiffany Henyard allegedly used the police as her personal Gestapo to shut down more than a dozen businesses because they refused to pay her money.
Henyard was also accused of spending all of Daulton's money on personal expenses so he could live a lavish lifestyle with a heavy security presence and entourage.
The FBI is investigating Henyard for abuse of power.
Fox 32 Chicago reported:
New information indicates that the FBI has opened an investigation into controversial Daulton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard.
Fox 32 has been reporting for nearly two years on corruption allegations surrounding Henyard's tenure as mayor and supervisor. Now, we've learned from multiple sources that federal agents are interviewing witnesses as part of a potential investigation that may — or may not — result in charges.
Lawrence Gardner owns a U-Haul rental and trucking business in south suburban Dolton and says he went to the FBI several months ago, frustrated that the Village of Dolton wouldn't renew his business license.
Gardner said FBI agents took his allegations seriously: “Yes. Very serious. Very.”
Gardner said he has been harassed and his business was raided by Dolton police and closed down. Gardner believes this is retaliation because he refused to donate to a civic event sponsored by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
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