In a recent development in the ongoing scandal involving Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard, she has been found in contempt of court for allegedly stonewalling liquor licenses for a local restaurant and banquet hall. The owners of St. Patrick’s filed a lawsuit in August claiming that the mayor had repeatedly promised to sign the licenses, but failed to do so despite approval from the village board of trustees. Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan held Henyard in indirect criminal contempt for disrespecting the court’s authority.
Henyard arrived half an hour late for the court hearing and was required to sign two of the three liquor licenses to avoid further consequences. However, the situation has caused significant delays and financial losses for the owners of St. Patrick’s. They are seeking additional consequences for the mayor, including fines, payment of attorney fees, and damages for the harm caused by the delays.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who was hired to investigate Henyard last summer, has concluded her probe and is expected to release her findings soon. The mayor is facing serious allegations of misconduct, including misusing taxpayer dollars, overspending on village credit cards, and firing an employee that claimed to have been sexually assaulted by a village trustee. The FBI is also reportedly investigating Henyard for corruption in Dolton and Thornton Township, where she serves as supervisor. The ongoing scandal continues to raise concerns about the mayor’s leadership and the impact on the community.
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