Tiffany Henyard BUSTED By FBI For MASSIVE Wire Fraud Scheme In Dolton

Fox 32 has information indicating the FBI has launched an investigation into controversial Dalton mayor Tiffany henard Dane PLO has been following allegations of her misspending and joins us now with an update Dane yeah we've been reporting for nearly two years on allegations of corruption surrounding henyard in her capacity as Dalton mayor and Thorton Township supervisor and now we've learned from multiple sources that federal agents are in fact interviewing witnesses as part of a possible investigation that may or may not result in charges we went to pick up the cape to offer to our seniors and they told us your cart doesn't work and I stand in the fire cuz I want the boys and girls of the Next Generation to see what it looks like to come out of controversy and to come out of all the hat uncap at the end of the day God give the test to his strongest soldiers so Tiffany henyard has just been busted by the FBI for a massive wire fraud scheme and it's way worse than anyone could have imagined but how did it all come crashing down well Tiffany henyard has been living large flaunting a lifestyle that's way out of line for a small town mayor designer bags luxury vacations and a million-dollar security detail all while Dalton's finances were spiraling out of control and that's just the tip of the iceberg the FBI's got the receipts and they're coming after her I am about to address some things as the supervisor uh there will be no comments there will be anything it just be me addressing you guys to tell you what's going on and th P Tiffany henyard rise to power andolan kicked off after the sudden passing of the longtime mayor Frank zucarelli she came in swinging positioning herself as the town's hero with some bold promises and ambitious plans in those early days she was practically a local celebrity showing up at events cutting ribbons and making sure everyone knew she was in charge for a while it really seemed like she was just what Dalton needed a fresh face with fresh ideas but it didn't take long for things to start going South despite her strong start the first signs of trouble popped up in her Administration Tiffany henyard leadership style turned pretty aggressive especially toward anyone who dared to question her it became clear she wasn't into teamwork or being open she wanted to call the shots and wasn't afraid to steamroll anyone who got in her way this tough approach started causing Rifts within the town's government leading to clashes with the village board and other officials plus the big promises she made seem to need a bottomless pit of cash and Dalton's finances began to feel the pinch as time went on her spending got out of hand she started living like a big city mayor instead of the leader of a small town reports started coming out about her lavish purchases designer clothes luxury vacations and a police security detail that cost the town a jaw-dropping million bucks it was like she treated Dalton's budget as her personal piggy bank dipping into it whenever she felt like it her shopping spree became legendary with rumors of her dropping thousands in a single day on Amazon she was buying everything from fancy gadgets to gourmet food while the town's basic needs were getting ignored things in Dolton were getting pretty dire and the difference between henards lavish lifestyle and the town's Financial struggles was glaring while she was living it up Dalton's bank account was taking a nose dive the budget which used to have millions in reserve was now in the red with debts piling up residents started noticing that Services were getting cut maintenance was lagging and the overall quality of life was slipping but the breaking point started to hit when it was revealed that Dalton was over $3.5 million in debt which was a huge deal the news shocked the community it became clear this wasn't just a few bad budgeting choices this was a serious Financial mismanagement Tiffany henyard who was also the mayor in nearby doton is part of multiple lawsuits and a federal investigation the FBI's investigation into Tiffany henyard didn't just pop up out of nowhere it all started with some Whispers in the Dotan Community about her wild spending habits I mean the way she was living it up was pretty over the top even for a mayor people were starting to notice her flashy purchases and questionable budget choices and the talks just kept getting louder it wasn't just about her fancy clothes or luxury vacations folks were really starting to wonder how she was paying for all this and if it was legit things hit a Breaking Point when Dalton's finances started to crumble under her spending spree the town which used to be in decent shape financially was now staring down a multi-million dollar deficit this was a big deal and it didn't take long for outside authorities to catch wind of it the rumors about henyard spending were enough to get the feds interested did and they began digging into the town's Financial records what started as a little suspicion turned into a fullon investigation as the FBI got into it they dropped two major subpoenas that changed the game the first one was all about henards personal business dealings they wanted to see if there was any overlap between her private Ventures and her role as mayor they were especially keen on finding any conflicts of interest or Shady practices that might have influenced her decision the second subpoena was aimed at the Township's Financial records looking for any signs of mismanagement this was a big deal because it meant the investigation wasn't just about henyard it was about the whole financial situation in Dalton while she was in charge before long the investigation expanded even more what started as a look into henyard finances turned into a broader examination of multiple officials and entities in Dalton the FBI wasn't just focused on her they were checking out the entire Administration including other Village officials in any businesses that worked with the town this made it clear that things were serious it wasn't just one person's mistakes it looked like there could be a whole network of corruption going on then things got even more interesting when former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot got pulled into the mix known for her tough and sometimes controversial leadership lightfoot's name added a whole new layer to the already complicated situation at first it wasn't clear how she was connected but just her name being involved Drew even more attention some people speculated that she might have had business ties with henyard While others thought she could be helping out with the investig ation behind the scenes either way her involvement made the story even more explosive I talked to um a couple of agents and I explained them what was going on I gave them all my paperwork to show them what was happening in court and what was happening in Dalton and they told me they was investigating and they would be in touch with me the community reacted quickly and passionately Dalton residents who had once been impressed by Tiffany henards promises were now Furious about her spending and the finan mess she had created protests broke out with people demanding answers village board meetings turned into heated debates with residents and officials clashing over how to deal with the growing Scandal calls for Tiffany henyard to resign got louder as she had betrayed the trust of the people who elected her the town was in chaos and it felt like everyone was picking sides in the middle of all this henard tried to defend herself she claimed the FBI investigation was politically motivated suggesting her opponents were just trying to take her down she insisted that the backlash wasn't about any wrongdoing on her part but rather a smear campaign against her she even painted herself as a victim saying she had not done anything wrong and that the investigation would clear her name but her attempts to shift the story didn't really calm the anger and suspicion in the community while she tried to downplay how serious the financial situation was in Dalton she argued that the town's debt was being blown out of proportion and that her spending was necessary for the improvements she promised but a lot of residents weren't buying it they had seen their Town's finances go downhill right in front of them the evidence of mismanagement was too strong and her explanations felt like desperate attempts to save herself trust in her was shattered and the calls for her to step down only got louder as the investigation rolled on there was not able to get certain Services whether it was uh gift cards for a big Bingo Monday the staff was not able to even buy ice cream for the things as the FBI wrapped up their investigation things didn't look good for Tiffany henyard and her team the report laid out a pretty wild pattern of spending that was way over the top for a small town mayor like her instead of using funds for public services and infrastructure she was splurging on personal luxuries think about designer clothes fancy vacations and a ridiculously large security detail all of which drained Dalton's resources and left the town in a tough spot but it wasn't just the lavish lifestyle that raised eyebrows it was the way she manipulated budgets and financial records to hide her spending that hinted at some serious corruption the FBI's findings painted a pretty bleak picture for her future misusing public funds is no joke and the evidence against her was pretty overwhelming the investigation didn't just reveal Financial mismanagement it also hinted at potential fraud and violations of public trust it wasn't just henyard and hot water her administration had a culture of corruption with several officials close to her also under the microscope for either being involved or turning a blind eye the report suggested that criminal charges were obvious not just for Tiffany but for people present in her her Circle as well meanwhile fans are coming out on social media to share their opinions a person commented saying Tiffany henyard should be featured on a new episode of American Greed another one wrote Tiffany henyard is like a bad wife that goes through her husband's bank account with no consideration to her marriage or her children well what do you guys think about this whole situation let me know your thoughts in the comments and don't forget to check out our latest videos thanks for watching