Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been appointed as a special investigator by the village of Dolton's board of trustees to investigate allegations involving embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard. Lightfoot, an attorney and former federal prosecutor, will lead an independent investigation into claims of corruption, reckless spending, and retaliation.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday accepted a new position in which she'll be tasked with investigating allegations involving embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard . n
“People in this village want something different, want to go in a different direction,” Lightfoot said. “The residents of Dolton deserve nothing less than a government that is fully accountable – responsive – transparent – and effective stewards of your precious tax dollars.” The former assistant claimed she was sexually assaulted an unnamed Dolton trustee on that trip and later fired. The state’s Department of Human Rights has since launched an investigation.“We discovered there is a lawsuit filed today,” said Trustee Jason House. “We want to get a gauge of what is the village’s involvement and our liability.”Residents, meanwhile, said they hope Lightfoot can get some answers and action.
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