Tiffany Henyard releases statement after fight breaks out at Thornton Township meeting

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Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard's meeting turned chaotic after a fight broke out involving her boyfriend and activist Jedidiah Brown. Henyard allegedly joined the altercation, prompting police presence but no arrests. Local officials condemned the violence, attributing it to misinformation and political tensions surrounding Henyard, who faces scrutiny over alleged fund misuse and a recent court ruling affecting her election candidacy.

Keywords: Thornton Township, Tiffany Henyard, political violence

Source: FOX 32 Chicago

Update At: 1/30/2025

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