Tawanda Jennings Unlawfully Detained Without Due Process

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. - July 31, 2023 - PRLog -- Rancho Cucamonga, California: Tawanda Jennings, a 46-year-old female residing in California, finds herself facing a grave injustice as she continues to be unlawfully detained at the West Valley Detention Facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Tawanda has been held on alleged criminal charges from New York, but recent investigations, with the help of Shawnna Vaughn from Silent Cry Inc, have revealed that there are no criminal charges against her in the New York criminal system.

The sequence of events leading up to Tawanda Jennings' current situation raises concerns about the denial of due process. Tawanda was arrested on June 2nd, 2023, and since then, she has been through several court hearings and extradition proceedings. However, during this period, New York has failed to produce a governor's warrant, crucial for her extradition. This failure further underscores the lack of legitimate grounds for her continued detainment.

As a doctor of natural medicine and a psychotherapist, Tawanda Jennings has been an invaluable asset to her community, selflessly offering her services to individuals and families, regardless of their ability to pay. She extends her skills to incarcerated women, helping them cope with their challenging circumstances. Tawanda's dedication to her profession and her community is commendable, and it is essential that she be granted the right to defend herself against any charges appropriately, with due process and fairness.

Tawanda's personal circumstances make her detention even more distressing. She is a single mother with 8 children, 6 of whom are minors. During her incarceration, her children have been under the care of her elderly mother, who is disabled and suffering from congestive heart failure. Furthermore, Tawanda herself battles lupus and Hashimoto's disease, both chronic and potentially terminal illnesses. Her declining health, due to the lack of necessary medical treatment while in detention, poses a serious concern and raises humanitarian issues that demand immediate attention.

We call upon the Governors of California and New York, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor Kathy Hochul, respectively, to intervene and ensure that justice is served. Tawanda Jennings deserves her right to due process, and her deteriorating health necessitates urgent medical attention.

Governor Gavin Newsom
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841

Governor Kathy Hochul
Office of the Governor
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
Phone: 518-474-8390

Additionally, we appeal to all individuals and organizations who can extend support and assistance to Tawanda Jennings during this challenging time. Her next court date is August 24th, 2023, and we implore authorities to review her case with utmost urgency and compassion.

Tawanda Jennings and her family are in urgent need of justice and support. You can support her gofund me here https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-and-freedom-for-tawand...