Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her boyfriend, Kamal Woods, are facing legal action following a chaotic town hall meeting incident. The lawsuit, filed by Jedediah Brown and Lavelle Redmond, alleges that their First Amendment rights were violated during a brawl. What led to the brawl at the Thornton Township meeting?
Chaos Erupts at Town Hall Meeting
The incident unfolded when Brown criticized Henyard during public comments, calling her a “half a–ed mayor” and suggesting she had advanced her career through inappropriate means. This criticism struck a nerve, leading to a violent confrontation.
According to the lawsuit, Woods allegedly attacked Brown following his comments. Henyard reportedly joined the fray, striking both Brown and Redmond with a microphone.
🔥🚨BREAKING NEWS: Tiffany Henyard, the woman titled ‘America’s worst mayor’, and her boyfriend got into a fight at a township meeting. Mayor Henyard’s wig was seen flying across the room. A speaker ended with “You gone, bitch!” pic.twitter.com/Oy7iaZf18X
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) January 29, 2025
Legal Action and Allegations
The lawsuit targets not only Henyard and Woods but also Dolton employee Demarcus Criggley, the South Holland Police, and a private security firm. The plaintiffs claim these parties failed to prevent the fight and suppressed their First Amendment rights.
Brown alleges he suffered further attacks by private security guards after being removed from the meeting. The lawsuit cites physical injuries, including the loss of three veneers, as well as emotional distress.
America's Worst Mayor' Tiffany Henyard joins wild brawl at community meeting as her wig flies off
🤣 pic.twitter.com/vlx7jnExLl— Karli Bonne’ 🇺🇸 (@KarluskaP) January 29, 2025
Political Fallout and Broader Implications
This incident has had immediate consequences for Henyard’s administration. Woods and another Henyard ally, William Moore, was placed on administrative leave and subsequently fired for their involvement in the fight.
The brawl occurred shortly after Henyard lost the Democratic nomination for Thornton Township supervisor and was found in contempt of court for allegedly delaying liquor licenses. These events, combined with the lawsuit, cast a shadow over Henyard’s political future and raised questions about leadership and accountability in Dolton.
