Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard Sued Over Township Meeting Brawl

The lawsuit alleges Henyard and others used physical force to suppress critics' free speech during a chaotic January board meeting.

Activists Jedidiah Brown and Lavell Redmond filed federal lawsuits against Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, her boyfriend Kamal Woods, and others, alleging retaliation and suppression of free speech during a January township meeting.
The brawl erupted after Brown delivered critical remarks about Henyard, reportedly prompting Woods to physically confront him, with Henyard allegedly striking both Brown and Redmond with a microphone.
The lawsuits also name Thornton Township employees, Dolton officials, and private security firms, accusing them of negligence and failing to prevent or stop the altercation.
Woods, who was fired from his township role following the incident, has countersued, claiming his termination was part of a conspiracy against Henyard by her political opponents.
This incident follows other controversies involving Henyard, including allegations of financial mismanagement and a recent contempt of court ruling for failing to issue liquor licenses.