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Suspicious Fire at Critic's Business Sparks FBI Inquiry

5/2/2025

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A devastating fire engulfed Lawrence Gardner's business early Tuesday, raising suspicions of foul play. Gardner, a vocal critic of Dolton's outgoing Mayor Tiffany Henyard, had previously alleged retaliation against him. As the flames raged, Henyard's administration faced mounting scrutiny, with serious allegations of corruption and sexual assault under investigation by the FBI.

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A devastating fire engulfed Lawrence Gardner's business early Tuesday, raising suspicions of foul play. Gardner, a vocal critic of Dolton's outgoing Mayor Tiffany Henyard, had previously alleged retaliation against him. As the flames raged, Henyard's administration faced mounting scrutiny, with serious allegations of corruption and sexual assault under investigation by the FBI.