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May 1st, 2006

November 6th, 2006 Justice For Kids Press Release

CONGRESS ASKED TO BE THE VOICE of TYSHEA
Congressman Tiberi Asked To Ensure Child Sexual Assault and Rape Victim Under the Control of Franklin County Children Services Receive Emergency Medical Treatment and Reunification with Family Within 24 Hours 

November 6, 2006

Congressman Pat Tiberi

U.S. House of Representatives
Columbus Office
3000 Corporate Exchange Drive - Suite 310
Columbus, Ohio  43231

Dear Congressman Tiberi,

We could not find one adult man or woman regardless of the color of their skin in a position of authority to act in their official capacity with regard to a child victim of sexual assault and rape.  In fact, what we discovered in our quest to secure emergency treatment for Tyshea Stewart within the City of Columbus and Franklin County is eerily similar to the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, in which Sodom could not present one uncorrupted individual to the Angel of God in order to save the City. 

The Center for Child and Family Advocacy is the first facility of its kind in the United States.  Ten Million dollars was spent to construct it.  It's purpose is to bring together a comprehensive range of programs and services, including Preventing Child Abuse Ohio, that are directed toward the intervention and prevention of child abuse and neglect; however, to date, Tyshea Stewart and her family have not been extended its services. 

Ms. Kent, as a mandated reporter, was entitled under Ohio Law to receive the following information after reporting the sexual assault of Tyshea Stewart October 18, 2006:

a.  Whether the agency or center has initiated an investigation of the report;

b.  Whether the agency or center is continuing to investigate the report;

c.  Whether the agency or center is otherwise involved with the child who is the subject of the report;

d.  The general status of the health and safety of the child who is the subject of the report;

e.  Whether the report has resulted in the filing of a complaint in Juvenile Court or of criminal charges in another court;

Since Ms. Kent did not receive any of the information she was entitled to as a mandated reporter from Franklin County Children Services, the Special Victims Unit, the Columbus Police Department, Children's Hospital, or the Center for Child and Family Advocacy, we were extremely disturbed and even more afraid for Tyshea Stewart's life when we received an e-mail dated November 1, 2006 from Channel Six News Reporter Maria Durant stating, "Hi, I spoke with Franklin County Prosecutor about Tyshea's case.  He said he has had investigators looking into this for the last week.  He told me two investigators and someone from Children's Advocacy Center looked into the case.  He says they talked with the girl and others at Foster Care and found she was not raped.  They say she is safe.  I told the prosecutor you may be calling him about this updated information." 

Ms. Kent attempted to speak with Prosecutor Ron O'Brien by phone November 3, 2006.  Ron O'Brien has not returned Ms. Kent's phone call.  P.A.S.S. found O'Brien's comments to a news reporter disturbing.  First of all, the information regarding the rape of Tyshea Stewart is confidential and should not have been discussed with reporters from Channel Six news.  According to the detective assigned to the case, the investigation is still on-going.  Secondly, we now feel Prosecutor Ron O'Brien is setting the stage to prevent this child from getting her day in court and from receiving the appropriate emergency medical treatment as a child victim of sexual assault and possible gang rape. 

Our question to Prosecutor Ron O'Brien, since Congresswoman Deborah Pryce forwarded Tyshea Stewart's situation for possible criminal prosecution of persons involved, your official response to the information provided by the office of Congresswoman Pryce, clearly indicated he had a personal conflict of interest.  In addition, the Franklin County commission of which Mary Jo Kilroy is a member are his superiors.  It appears Prosecutor Ron O'Brien was holding a personal grudge against Ms. Kent and her advocacy group for filing a complaint with the Ohio Disciplinary Counsel on October 11, 2005 on behalf of four elderly P.A.S.S. parent/clients and their children against not only him, but his Assistant Prosecutor David Buchman, which is still in the hands of the Ohio Disciplinary Counsel.

Another concern is the suspicion of collusion between Prosecutor Ron O'Brien and Attorney Carrie Varner, who agreed to retrieve the file of Tyshea Stewart for the grandmother so that it could be reviewed to dispel the continuous allegations by FCCS officials that there was something in the court records which would prevent the entire Stewart family from seeing Tyshea and Tychara Stewart.  However, upon obtaining the court file on the written permission of Sheila Stewart, Attorney Carrie Varner has not contacted Sheila Stewart to review the file as promised. And it appears through an e-mail to P.A.S.S. October 31, 2006 that she has decided to aid Prosecutor Ron O'Brien in manipulating the files to reflect that a rape had not occurred.

The impact that Ron O'Brien had on Maria Durant of Channel Six is another indication of the influence exerted within the City of Columbus.  Clearly, Maria Durant along with her news station was interested in the story.  Two interviews were conducted with the grandmother Sheila Stewart, footage of Ms. Stewart was taken, and P.A.S.S. provided supportive factual evidence to support the allegations made by Ms. Stewart regarding the abuse, neglect and isolation of her grandchildren by individuals within FCCS.  However, Maria Durant, indicated Channel Six News decided to kill the story completely when Prosecutor Ron O'Brien stated "Tyshea Stewart" said she was not raped. 

Because of the implications these statements could have upon Tyshea Stewart's welfare, it is imperative we place Tyshea's Voice into your hands so that she may be heard and no longer afraid of being abused, battered and raped. 

TYSHEA'S VOICE

On October 23, 2005, Tyshea Stewart e-mailed her 14 year old Aunt with the subject "I Miss You".  In the e-mail message, Tyshea's aunt tells her, "Mom tryin' every thing she can to help, just hold on and keep prayin' alright.  Tyshea responds, "Jay, Tell Mom, please try to get me out of here these boys tried to rape me!!!!!"

On October 23, 2005, Jaylin writes, "She already talked to her.  She is seein' what she can do to help."  Tyshea Stewart responds, "Jay, Jay, I don't know what to do.  I am very scared right now.  Melissa, my caseworker, said she is going to put my family in jail because Shaylica said that I was with them...please tell Mom I need help.  Ask her to call Denise for the information...I am not going to see you for a very long time, a year and six months..."

On October 24, 2005, Tyshea Stewart again e-mailed her 14 year old Aunt with these words, "Jaylin, tell mom, I need help really bad I tried to cause I am scared!!!!!!!"

New Information found out by Parent Advocates for Students in School Saturday, November 4, 2006.  Children's Hospital confirmed that a "Tyshea Stewart" was admitted to the Emergency Room on October 25, 2005.  This emergency room visit was never recorded in the court file or communicated to the family and/or the children's advocates.  We strongly believe Tyshea Stewart was gang raped two days after she e-mailed her grandmother saying boys tried to rape her.

On November 2, 2005, Tyshea and Tychara's family came to court.  At the end of the court session, FCCS requested the father sign a medical release.  Since the FCCS workers could not provide a clear reason for signing the medical release, the family of Tyshea Stewart did not sign it; however, FCCS workers had referred to a need for Tyshea Stewart to have some type of surgery.

On November 27, 2005, Tyshea writes, "Mom's house is on the internet...you can see Ty in the door.  Did you tell him I love him very much.  Tell him don't listen to what my caseworker says because since I don't like her, she's going to have Tychara write bad things about my Dad.  I didn't write those things!!  Please believe me!!  She's going to give them to the judge and say that I wrote them.  You trust me.  I wouldn't do that to my Dad.  I love him too much.  Did you get the letters in the mail yet.  If so, did you like them, hope so.  Love always, your lil blood sheaboo@walla.com

Tyshea Stewart was never allowed to communicate with her family after November 27, 2005.

On December 5, 2005, Sheila Stewart hand-delivered a letter alleging torture and abuse of her grandchildren to Franklin Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy with the above e-mails enclosed.  Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy did not respond.  Mary Jo Kilroy failed to report the sexual assault of Tyshea Stewart and abuse and neglect of both her and her sister by Melissa Blankenship and Lisa Long.

In January 2006, a police report was filed.  Tyshea Stewart had again been sexually assaulted.  Detective Fullen investigated the rape.  No charges were filed.  There is no indication Tyshea Stewart received medical attention or the wrap around services of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy.  Police Report #06061324CPD - Franklin County Children Services placed LOCK on file.

On May 3, 2006, Sheila Stewart provided Eric Fenner and Ken Cohen of Franklin County Children Services with a copy of the above e-mails.  Eric Fenner and Ken Cohen failed to report the sexual assault of Tyshea Stewart and the abuse and neglect of both her and her sister by Melissa Blankenship and Lisa Long.

On June 22, 2006, Sheila Stewart and P.A.S.S. met with John Saros and Ken Cohen.  Sheila Stewart pleaded with John Saros to allow her to see her grandchildren.  Ken Cohen confirmed for John Saros that there was nothing in the court records that would prevent the children from seeing their family; and, in fact, he felt it inhumane to isolate Tyshea and Tychara Stewart from the only family they have ever known.  The visitation did not happen.  In fact, John Saros wrote a letter dated July 7, 2006 reneging on his promise for the Stewart family to see the children and threatening Sheila Stewart if she continues to push to see her grandchildren.

On October 18, 2006, Sheila Stewart provided P.A.S.S. the e-mails for the first time.  P.A.S.S. immediately went to the police.  First, P.A.S.S. provided the documents to the Strategic Response Bureau officers who called and reported the information in the e-mails to Sergeant Williams and Detective George Medary.  Then P.A.S.S. was directed to the Special Victims Unit where Sergeant Kaeppner refused to file a police report regarding the sexual assault of Tyshea Stewart under the care of FCCS.  Sergeant Kaeppner, although housed in the Center for Child and Family Advocacy, did not offer Tyshea Stewart the wrap-around services for which the center was built.

On October 19, 2006, Jason Bolt, another police officer, e-mailed Sergeant Kaeppner concerning contents in e-mail and requesting Sergeant Kaeppner call Ms. Kent.  Jason Bolt also attempted to notify FCCS but he stated no one answered the phone.  Sergeant Kaeppner did not call and Jason Bolt was informed of that fact via e-mail and telephone.  Jason Bolt, in his e-mail, stated to Sergeant Kaeppner that he had advised Ms. Kent she could file a complaint with the Internal Affairs Bureau.

October 23, 2006, Mr. Whitaker is told by Lieutenant Murray that Ms. Kent may no longer file complaints on police officers with the Internal Affairs Bureau.  In fact, Lt. Murray stated Ms. Kent' complaint against Sergeant Kaeppner for refusing to file a sexual assault report on behalf of Tyshea Stewart had been cancelled.  He stated, "We do not take complaints from Ms. Kent.  She's on a chronic complainer list."  Further statements were "On orders from Commander Gray".  "Ms. Kent's complaints continuously come up to be without merit".  "It's on tape, sir. I know you're taping it at your end and I'm taping it at mine." 

On October 23, 2006, Detective Medary left a message on P.A.S.S.' answering machine stating Tyshea Stewart is missing and does Ms. Kent have any information that she can offer to help the police force and FCCS find her.

On October 24, 2006, P.A.S.S. returned Detective Medary's phone call.  Detective Medary stated Tyshea Stewart had been missing from her placement in Cleveland, Ohio for almost three weeks.  There is no indication that a missing person report was filed regarding Tyshea Stewart, and her family was never notified that she was missing.  Detective Medary implied that FCCS had received several phone calls from Tyshea Stewart saying that she was being held against her will.  Ms. Kent questioned Detective Medary as to why anyone would think Tyshea Stewart would call and ask to be rescued by the same people from whom she is trying to escape.  Detective Medary persisted in trying to convince Ms. Kent that his theory of Tyshea Stewart asking FCCS workers to rescue her was credible; however, it was clear upon ending the conversation Detective Medary planned to stick with this theory while investigating the Tyshea Stewart's claim of sexual assault while in the care of FCCS.

On October 24, 2006, seven police cars led by caseworker Melissa Blankenship converged on the homes of members of the Stewart family, and , to date, neither P.A.S.S. nor the family were ever given a reason for these actions by the police and FCCS worker Melissa Blankenship.  However, we do know the action was meant to intimidate witnesses and victims; it was reported to the police; and the police took no action and gave no apology for the home invasions.

October 25, 2006, Tyshea Stewart called her grandmother.  Her grandmother, Sheila Stewart, along with one of her daughters picked Tyshea Stewart up.  Tyshea Stewart said she was sick and her grandmother drove straight to Children's Hospital.  Before they could get out of the car, Melissa Blankenship led by seven police cars converged upon them and institutionalized Tyshea Stewart.  Tyshea Stewart never got into the hospital and has yet to receive the wrap around services provided by the Center for Child and Family Advocacy for child victims of rape.  At the scene, Tyshea Stewart continued to say, "Please do not put my grandma in jail!!!"   In her 2005 e-mails, Tyshea Stewart stated Melissa Blankenship, her caseworker, had threatened to put her whole family in jail.

October 25, 2006, P.A.S.S. called the police again in an attempt to get a police report filed regarding the e-mails written by Tyshea Stewart regarding her sexual assault by a group of boys.  Officer Barbeau, Badge 2149, took the report and all the evidence presented.  Before Officer Barbeau left, she provided the police report #060974538.

October 25, 2005, P.A.S.S. called number given to them by Officer Barbeau for status of police report.  The dispatcher stated the police report had not been entered into the system; however, there was another police report indicating sexual assault upon Tyshea Stewart investigated by Special Victims Unit Detective Fullen in January 2006.  We now had indication that Tyshea Stewart had been sexually assaulted twice within three months; yet, there was no indication of medical treatment or wrap-around services provided through the Center for Child and Family Advocacy.  There is also no indication that her attackers were ever charged, arrested, and prosecuted in a court of law.

October 27, 2006, Attorney Carrie Varner indicated she had communicated with Commander Gray regarding his directive to Lt. Murray with regard to Ms. Kent's right under the law to file complaints against police officers.  Commander Gray indicated it was a misunderstanding.  Carrie Varner further acknowledge Commander Gray stated Ms. Kent may call for the assistance of police officers at any time; and she may report the misconduct of police officers at any time

October 27, 2006, Ms. Kent, a mandated reporter, called "911" to immediately get Tyshea Stewart out of the control of FCCS and her caseworker Melissa Blankenship and into Children's Hospital to receive medical treatment and the wrap-around services offered by the Center for Child and Family Advocacy.  A police Sergeant arrived an hour and a half later.  He read part of the documentation, then refused to take any of it.  He then stated it was odd that a child could not have any contact with her family and/or sister or that there was family that wanted both girls, but they were still under the care of FCCS.  Even with that suspicious of emotional abuse of a child, the police officer walked out of the door promising to call by 6:00 p.m. to let us know if Tyshea Stewart is in Children's Hospital and receiving the wrap-around services provided by the Center for Child and Family Advocacy.  The Sergeant did not call the next day as promised.

October 27, 2006, Ms. Kent, a mandated reporter, called "911" again to have Tyshea Stewart immediately removed from her present placement and into Children's Hospital.  Ms. Kent demanded Tyshea Stewart receive medical care in Children's Hospital and the wrap-around services of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy.  The Sergeant along with two junior officers who responded to Ms. Kent's "911" call stated if Ms. Kent called "911" FOR THE 3RD TIME to have Tyshea Stewart removed from the FCCS placement at which she was raped and put into Children's Hospital for medical treatment, he would put her in JAIL!!!

October 28, 2006, Mr. Whitaker telephoned the F.B.I. office in Cincinnati for emergency assistance in removing Tyshea Stewart from a placement in which she was sexually assaulted twice within three months.  The dispatcher stated they would forward the request for emergency assistance to Eric Croyle, F.B.I. Agent, in Columbus.  On November 3, 2006, F.B.I. Agent Theodore More in a face to face conference with P.A.S.S. informed us Agent Eric Croyle stated he never received the information.  Upon calling the Cincinnati office to find out if they had forwarded the information, their office, too, could not provide an explanation of what happened to the request for emergency assistance during that seven-day period.

October 31, 2006, P.A.S.S. Reported and Filed Criminal Complaint on behalf of Tyshea Stewart as well as Tychara Stewart with Chief James Jackson and Mitchell Brown alleging among other things Kidnapping; Involuntary Slavery; Rape; Obstruction of Justice; Tampering with Records; Failure to Report Child Abuse; Exposing Child Abuse Victim's Confidential Information; Revealing and Threatening of Witnesses and Mandated Reporters Who Reported the Child Abuse and Neglect; and all other Criminal Activity with regard to Tyshea Stewart. 

November 1, 2006, P.A.S.S. attempted to provide further information to the Office of Public Safety.   When we attempted to gain access to the Public Safety Director Mitchell Brown's office, we were told we could not go to Mitchell Brown's office and/or Moses Hubert's office without an appointment.  When we asked if we could just stand in the lobby and perhaps get a word with them when they are free for a few minutes, that's when three Columbus police officers appeared along with three security guards to escort us out of the building.

November 2, 2006, P.A.S.S. attempted to report our information involving the sexual assault and abuse of Tyshea Stewart to Children's Hospital rape counselor Alice Doddy.  Ms. Doddy stated assisting Tyshea Stewart in receiving medical attention and the wrap-around services of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy was out of her jurisdiction.  P.A.S.S. then spoke with the hospital's Patient Relations coordinator, Jeanette Thomas.  Although Jeanette Thomas agreed that the child needed medical care and wrap-around services, upon speaking with the administration of Children's Hospital, it was determined they could not offer Tyshea Stewart medical emergency care at their facility.

November 3, 2006, P.A.S.S. went to the F.B.I. office and reported the actions of the local police force and the need for emergency child protection services to F.B.I. Agent Theodore More and Eric Croyle.  Although P.A.S.S. again wished to wait until they were assured Tyshea Stewart was in the hospital and reunited with her family, Agent Theodore More intimidated with his gestures and the tone of his voice that if we did not leave the office that he, too, would follow in the format of the local law enforcement and have us arrested and jailed.  Even more inflammatory was the fact that he suggested that Tyshea Stewart was not a National Priority and he would let us know "IF" the F.B.I. would be taking the complaint. This statement was intended to cause distress because we were sure he understood the gravity of this situation because of the evidence we provided.  We emphatically expressed to Theodore More that we were absolutely convinced that our lives were at risk, in part for the Whistleblower information, and for our efforts to secure emergency medical care for Tyshea Stewart, who is a political prisoner and whose life is definitely at risk.  The Criminal Complaint lodged with the F.B.I. was a copy of same Complaint lodged with Chief James Jackson and Mitchell Brown, Public Safety Director October 31, 2006.

In addition, F.B.I. Agent Theodore More was supplied the phone number 614-939-1948 of Linda Mosbacher, who was appointed by the Court to be the Guardian Ad Litem for Tyshea and Tychara Stewart; however, Agent More made no effort to contact Linda Mosbacher with regard to the whereabouts of the girls even after we repeatedly requested he do so.  To our knowledge, the guardian ad litem has yet to contact the Stewart family.

November 4, 2006, P.A.S.S. began calling the F.B.I. office 24-hour intake line to find out why Tyshea Stewart, to date, was still not receiving emergency hospitalization.   The F.B.I. dispatcher by the name of Pat, in turn, stated she would call Theodore More on his cell phone and relay our message of distress with regard to Tyshea Stewart still not receiving emergency hospital care.  Theodore More did not return the phone call or make any effort to get in touch with P.A.S.S. with regard to the emergency hospitalization of Tyshea Stewart.

November 4, 2006, P.A.S.S. called Children's Hospital and found a "Tyshea Stewart" was admitted through the Emergency Room October 25, 2005.  The family was not notified of this emergency treatment.  It is our assumption there is no indication of this treatment in Tyshea Stewart's court file, and when the family came to court on November 2, 2005 to try to get the girls back, the caseworkers tried to get the father to sign a medical release; however, the father refused to sign it because the caseworkers could not articulate any justifiable reason for needing the medical release.  We believe the medical release was needed because Tyshea Stewart was gang raped October 25, 2005, two days after she stated she had been sexually assaulted.

In addition, we now question why Tychara Stewart was not communicating with her sister or any members on her father's side of the family.  In speaking with the grandmother, it is our understanding Ty Stewart was visiting his daughter regularly.  Then after about a year, Melissa Blankenship and Lisa Long told Ty Stewart that his younger daughter, Tychara, did not want to see him and cut off all Tychara's contact with her father, her sister, her grandmother, and other family members on the paternal side.  We suspect, at this time, that Tychara Stewart may also have been sexually assaulted, which would explain why all communication, just as in the case of her sister Tyshea Stewart, with family was cut off.

November 5, 2006, P.A.S.S. again called the F.B.I. office 24-hour intake line to find out why Tyshea Stewart, to date, is still not receiving emergency hospitalization as a child who reported sexual assault in e-mails and experienced possible gang rape in January 2006 as well as two days after two days after she reported her sexual assault by boys in an e-mail dated October 23, 2005.  The Sunday dispatcher stated they had already received the request for emergency assistance for Tyshea Stewart; and there was no need to keep calling; and if we continued to call, she would consider it harassment.  We did not call again.

Law Enforcement and Child Protective Agencies within the Columbus, Ohio and Franklin County used their position and authority to prevent and deny Tyshea Stewart the emergency hospitalization and wrap-around services offered by Children's Hospital and the Center for Child and Family Advocacy for any child victim who has reported sexual assault and had medical records to indicated she may have experienced multiple gang rapes.

At this time, P.A.S.S. considers Tyshea Stewart as well as her sister Tychara to be "missing" and "exploited" children; and according to the Parent's Guide in the F.B.I., the children of the United States are the Nation's most valuable asset.   The guide further states, "They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better Nation.  Our children are also the most vulnerable members of society.  Protecting our children against the fear of crime and from becoming victims of crime must be a national priority. 

It is obvious when F.B.I. Agent Eric Croyle received the information regarding Tyshea Stewart from the Cincinnati Office on Monday, October 30, 2006, he did not view her situation as an emergency; and it was painfully obvious by the lack of action seven days later that F.B.I. Agent Eric Croyle still did not consider a child victim of rape a National Priority.  In fact, upon presenting the investigatory materials November 3, 2006 regarding the actions of the police and the need for emergency medical care for Tyshea Stewart,  F.B.I. Agent Theodore More not only reflected the same attitude as Eric Croyle, he intimidated with his gestures and tone of voice that Tyshea Stewart was not a National priority; and to this date, he has not communicated with P.A.S.S. or ensured Tyshea Stewart has received emergency medical care and the wrap-around services from the Center for Child and Family Advocacy.

It is equally now quite obvious that the following persons "failed to report" the sexual assault of Tyshea Stewart: 

 Franklin Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy, John Saros, Eric Fenner, Ken Cohen, Earl Lee, Melissa Blankenship, Lisa Long, Amy Greer, James Stowe, Nelson Hewitt, Neil Simal, Yvette McGee Brown, Terry Fagan, Linda Mosbacher, Carrie Varner, Police Chief James Jackson, Commander Ron Gray, Sergeant Kaeppner, Detective George Medary, Detective Fullen, Prosecutor Ron O'Brien, Public Safety Director Mitchell Brown, Moses Hubert, Alice Doddy, Jeanette Thomas, F.B.I. Agent Eric Croyle and F.B.I. Agent Theodore More.

Tyshea Stewart was abducted along with her sister Tychara by FCCS and Columbus police.  The girls, ages 9 and 11, were ripped away from their loved ones, isolated from each other, and placed into the homes of strangers and into institutions.  Tyshea escaped and was again abducted; this time from school.  Tyshea then escapes again; this time from her placement in Cleveland, Ohio.  We believe Tyshea Stewart ran from her Cleveland, Ohio placement three weeks ago because she sensed her life was in danger; and we had no idea as we continued to push for a "visit" with her family that her life was in danger. 

If Tyshea Stewart had not escaped, we are convinced she would have been murdered to keep her from telling her story.  To date, Franklin County Children Services has not contacted the family.  The Administration of Children's Hospital has made it clear through Jeanette Thomas that the hospital will not admit Tyshea Stewart, a 14 year rape victim; and Yvette McGee Brown, Director of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy has remained silent with regard to the services for Tyshea Stewart; therefore, from all indications and responses, we are absolutely convinced that Tyshea as well as her sister Tychara were not expected to live to see each other or their family ever again.

Although we possess college educations and are acting in our professional capacity as advocates for children and have researched and are well equipped to discuss the issues with various individuals within our local agencies, we have not been afforded the respect or attention needed to secure the emergency medical care for a report involving a child victim of rape.  In part, we believe this is due to the color of our skin and Ms. Kent's gender; however, at this time, Tyshea Stewart's needs are critical.  According to the National Law Enforcement Response to Child Abuse Guide, Tyshea Stewart needs to be placed in Emergency Protective Custody because she and her sister may be in danger of suffering further physical or emotional harm or trauma or be hidden or abducted before a court order can be obtained.

Since Tyshea Stewart is still under the control of FCCS and caseworker Melissa Blankenship; is still without emergency medical attention for a child victim of rape; and still cannot be seen by anyone who wants to see her and loves her, we, as your constituents ask on behalf of Tyshea and Tychara Stewart as well as the grieving family that you utilize all the powers at your disposal to ensure Tyshea Stewart's battered, beaten, and raped body is returned to her family.  If she is no longer alive, we ask that you allow her family to view her body at the morgue within the next 24 hours.  Tyshea Stewart's health, safety, and welfare is in your hands.  At this time, P.A.S.S. has exhausted all avenues to remove Tyshea Stewart from the environment in which she was raped and to secure emergency medical treatment for Tyshea Stewart within the City of Columbus.  Any further activity on our part without support from officials could result in her death and/or our arrest.

In conclusion, the families have been notified that the information regarding the abuse and neglect of Tyshea and Tychara Stewart under the care of FCCS has been placed in your hands.  Please keep in contact with the grandmother and her family to keep them appraised of your efforts on their children's behalf.  They will be expecting you to communicate with them regarding the immediate return of their children Tyshea and Tychara Stewart; and immediate emergency hospital care for Tyshea Stewart.  Although you already have the e-mails and the grandmother's date-stamped December 5, 2005 letter to Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy, we will ensure some time today that you have the additional evidence we presented to F.B.I. Agents Theodore More and Eric Croyle on November 3, 2006 as well as the additional evidence we uncovered over the weekend

Sincerely,

B. Kennedy Kent
Columbus Public School Employee - Disability/Leave of Absence
Mandated Reporter
Parent Advocates for Students in School

James A. Whitaker
Parent Advocates for Students in School

www.justiceforkids.net

P.S.  The Investigative Materials that were presented to you regarding the two girls attacked on Valentine's Day 2006 on school property,which you forwarded to the U.S. Department of Education, should be transferred to the U.S. Department of Justice along with this information regarding Tyshea and Tychara Stewart.  It is apparent that the corruption and child abuse and neglect that exist within the City of Columbus is systemic and pervasive and is crippling the children within the City of Columbus.  The children, whose stories of abuse and neglect we have presented, will need the assistance of the U.S. Department of Justice to determine the criminal culpability of the administrators, elected officials, and persons in fiduciary positions in our various federal and state agencies, who were responsible for the safety and welfare with regard to Tamika Stokes, Angelica Russell, Tychara Stewart and Tyshea Stewart.

THERE ARE MANY DANGERS WITHIN THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR OUR CHILDREN THAT GO UNREPORTED, UNINVESTIGATED, AND UNPROSECUTED BUT ARE COMMITTED BY ADULTS WITHIN THE INSTITUTION

The Tyrannical Character of the 'Child Protective Service'

by Steve Krason, Ph.D., Esq.

There's a knock at your door.  It's the police.  "What do you want, officer?" you ask.  "You're under arrest."  "For what?" "Your kids got sunburned yesterday."

The case of Mrs. Eve Hibbits, the woman jailed in Jefferson County, Ohio because her three young children were sunburned, highlights the dangerous trends in the criminal justice system today and, even more prominently, the tyrannical character of the so-called child protective system.

In their recent blockbuster book, The Tyranny of Good Intentions, Paul Craig Roberts and Lawrence M. Stratton show how citizens are prosecuted for crimes that do not appear on the statute books.  Mrs. Hibbits was charged with child endangerment, even though Ohio law, like the laws throughout the country, do not say what behaviors that includes.  It certainly says nothing about sunburned kids.  The case showed how arbitrary and subjective law has become.  The sheriff kept changing the facts as the days went on in an obvious attempt to justify his actions.  Eventually, after recognizing there is no case, the county has dropped three charges, but a misdemeanor charge remains.  Since this charge is based on the fact that one child (a twin) had a collapsed lung from birth (a common consequence ofmultiple births), and not because of anything the parents did, continuing to prosecute this case at all makes it look as if the system is just trying to cover for itself.  Officials refuse to admit that the whole thing was a fiasco from the start.

Roberts and Stratton say the criminal justice system is increasingly impervious to guilt or innocence.  Often, it just wants to put someone behind bars to claim that it is doing its job.  This case bears marks of that.  Irrespective of how the case turns out, the sheriff said the need to protect children justified his actions.  He said the arrest was a "wake up call" to parents.

The setting of a bail at $15,000 by a local judge underscored another way the criminal justice system is breaking down.  Judges are supposed to be independent checks on prosecutors and law enforcement.  In this case-and all too many like it-the judge apparently accepted the claims made by the sheriff's department without sufficient inquiry.  The result was that the hapless woman, whose family has little money and could not post bail, languished in jail for eight days.  This level of bail imposed on a poor woman in a frivolous case raises Eighth Amendment constitutional questions.

It will be interesting to see if the prosecutor's next step confirms another point of Roberts and Stratton: that plea bargaining thwarts justice.  Few cases go to trial anymore.  Many are plea bargained to conclusion.  Will the prosecutor's office try to arrange a plea bargain on the remaining misdemeanor count to get this innocent woman to admit to something to justify the heavy-handed actions of law enforcement?

The prime significance of this case, however, rests not with law enforcement, but with the spotlight it shines on the so-called child protective system.  In Ohio, as in many other states, local and county law enforcement work hand in glove with the child protection-social service bureaucracy.  By this association and their role in training police, this bureaucracy transmits their pathological anti-parent, "big brother knows better," children-as-government-property mentality to law enforcement.

As the sheriff took the heat for his arbitrary behavior, the silence of the county child protective agency was deafening-even though it will now check up on Mrs. Hibbits twice a week.  The agency did not want to call attention to its own practices. Like the sheriff and child protective agencies around the country, it makes up the law on child abuse and neglect as it goes along, targets parents daily on the basis of nothing more than anonymous complaints, intrudes into innocent families at the drop of a pin, interrogates young children to get incriminating information about their parents, forcibly separates children from their parents without thinking of the harm they do to them, and refuses to acknowledge that its actions or judgments could ever be wrong.

The Department of Health and Human Services concluded that there are over a million false child abuse reports a year.  Various studies and authorities have shown that upwards of 65% are flatly unfounded.  In Ohio in 1994, the state was forced to purge 78% of the names in its central child abuse registry, where the names of supposed abusers (mostly parents) are entered, for lack of proof.  The state's child protective agencies apparently just routinely entered anyone who was even accused, no matter how outrageously.

Families are routinely investigated by agency social workers, and in some cases have their children legally abducted, for home schooling (even though it is legal in all states), spanking (even though no state forbids it), determining that preteens are too young to baby sit their younger siblings (the laws impose no limits), having home births (even when legal), botched medical diagnoses of burns-which just had to have come from parents-when a child really has a rash  (and assorted other emergency room blunders), misinterpreted comments and behaviors of a child, a million other things.  My favorite is when an agency took custody of a toddler because she pulled the buttons off her shirt.  Somehow, this indicated sexual abuse to them.

The child protection agencies bubble when officials like the Jefferson County sheriff urge people to snitch on their neighbors.  It means more business and helps them to justify their budgets.  They have convinced the American people that they are essential to fight the "epidemic" of child abuse, even though they do little of that in any real sense and mostly impose their childrearing preferences on innocent parents.  Even a former director of the Jefferson County agency admitted a few years ago that the cases of serious physical abuse were rare

The so-called child protective agencies are essentially unaccountable to the public.  Confidentiality statutes that were meant to protect the accused have become bureaucrat shield laws.  One-sided liability laws encourage social workers to remove children for fear of prosecution or suit if they err on the side of lenity, but they have outright immunity under the law-except for Section 1983 actions, which are always difficult-and face no consequences regardless of what they do to innocent parents.  Parents are accorded few legal rights by the agencies.

While law enforcement and social workers are responsible for their outrageous conduct, the real culprit is the Child Abuse Prevention and

Treatment Act (CAPTA)-the "Mondale Act"-that set up and sustains this system nationwide.  Even though one national publication spoke of "systemic abuse," legislation reauthorizing CAPTA is now working its way through Congress with little criticism or objection.

Two initiatives are needed now.  An alliance of civil liberties and pro-family groups must be forged to motivate a serious Congressional investigation of the system with the aim of changing CAPTA, or preferably scrapping the troublesome parts of it.  This is not happening with the current CAPTA hearings.  Second, a serious, coordinated legal effort must be undertaken to secure case precedents protecting the civil rights of parents when facing the system.  Ultimately, we need a Supreme Court decision declaring parental rights to be "fundamental rights," so they can be abridged only for a compelling public interest.  An amici brief by the Society of Catholic Social Scientists in the Court's last major parental rights case, Troxel v. Granville(2000), urged the Court to do this and sought to educate it about the abusive child protective system.

P.A.S.S. is compelled and inspired by the following words printed by William Lloyd Garrison in his first issue of "The Liberator" in 1831:

"I am aware that many object to the severity of my language; but is there not cause for severity?  I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice.  On this subject, I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation.  No! no!  Tell a man whose house is on fire to give a moderate alarm; tell him to moderately rescue his wife from the hands of the ravisher; tell the mother to gradually extract her babe from the fire into which it has fallen; - but urge me not to use moderation in a cause like the present.  I am in earnest - I will not equivocate - I will not excuse - I will not retreat a single inch - AND I WILL BE HEARD.  The apathy of the people is enough to make every statute leap from its pedestal, and to hasten the resurrection of the dead."

In 1712, Willie Lynch made a speech to the plantation owners in the Colony of Virginia and outlined "The Breaking Process of the African Woman":

"Take the female and run a series of test on her to see if she will submit to your desires willingly.  Test her in every way, because she is the most important factor for good economics.  If she shows any sign of resistance in submitting completely to your will, do not hesitate to use a bull whip to extract that last bit of bitch out of her.  Take care not to kill her, for in doing so, you spoil good economics.  When in complete submission, she will train her offspring in the early years to submit to labor when they become of age."

Although it has been the intent and the practice of individuals within the City of Columbus to include the top Administrators within Columbus Public Schools; Columbus Police Department; Ohio Department of Education; Columbus Bar Association; Ohio Disciplinary Counsel; Ohio Legal Rights; Ohio Legal Aid; City Attorney's Office; the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office; the Columbus Police Internal Affairs Bureau; the Ohio Inspector General; The Office for Elder and Child Protection; the Office of Governor Bob Taft; The Office of Attorney General Jim Petro; Columbus City Council; Office of Senator Ray Miller; Office of Senator David Goodman, Office of Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy; the Mayor's Community Relations Office; the Office of Public Safety; Children's Hospital; The Center for Child and Family Advocacy; Franklin County Children Services; and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; continuously insisted Ms. Kent submit to their will, I am here to tell you that, in spite of your attempt to test her in every way and to gain complete submission and control - THE BLACK AFRICAN BITCH IS STILL ALIVE!!

                                                                                                                                                                    

James A. Whitaker 

B. Kennedy Kent


                                               

October 16th, 2006 Justice For Kids Press Release 
 
AN OPEN LETTER TO COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS BOYD, DRUMMOND, SCHWARZWALDER, CABOT, GINTHER, WEDDINGTON, AND GROCE

Those who accept illegal payments usually have a motive for doing so; however, the motive is no longer our concern.  Please be advised B. Kennedy Kent, employee of Columbus Public School on Disability/Leave of Absence, Mandated Reporter, and Co-advocate with James A. Whitaker in Parent Advocates for Students in School is requesting the Board approve a formal and outside investigation into Fraud, Waste and Abuse in the No Child Left Behind Supplemental Education Services, school choice, charter schools and related programs. 
 
Part of our concerns with Fraud, Waste, and Abuse within the Columbus Public Schools and the Ohio Department of Education were placed in a written report dated September 11, 2005 to Thomas Utz, U.S. Department of Education Inspector General's Office.  After being alerted by Columbus Public School Customer Relations Supervisor Carol Harper that she had been interviewed by a Federal Investigator, Ms. Kent, Mr. Whitaker, Ms. Dalton, Ms. Lucas, Mr. Johnson, and Arnell Lee, all P.A.S.S. Parent/Clients, were then interviewed December 27-29, 2005 by Stephen Hunt.
 
Because of our earlier research into funds for children with disabilities and at-risk children, we continued our investigation into the NCLB related programs involving Title I funds.  According to the Office of Internal Audit for Columbus Public School, management is responsible for implementing control activities to detect defalcation, misappropriation, and other irregularities.  Some indicators would be unusual or inexplicable variances in books and records, insufficient segregation of duties; lack of supporting documentation for journal entries and other adjustments; and excessive year-end or quarter-end adjustments.  Accordingly, it also states "these indicators and any irregularity detected or suspected must be reported immediately to the Office of Internal Audit, which coordinates all audit activities, under the direction of the Audit and Accountability Committee, as outlined in the Columbus Public Schools Internal Audit Charter and its policies and procedures.
 
Furthermore, under the Special Review Process, the scope of the policy "will apply to any irregularity, or suspected irregularity, involving not only employees but also stakeholders, vendors, outside agencies doing business with employees of such agencies and unknown parties, and any audit activities under the condition of potential fraud, will be conducted without regard to the suspected wrongdoer's length of service, position/title or relationship.
 
As you are aware, we have been complaining and are presently complaining about actions constituting frauds such as dishonest and fraudulent act; forgery or alteration of any document or account belonging to a stakeholder (I.e. Giselle Johnson committing forgery and alteration of a government records with regard to an IEP for P.A.S.S. ParentMary Lucas' grandchild and Berma Dalton's grandson's October 17, 2005 IEP Tape); forgery or alteration of a check, bank draft, or any other financial document; misappropriation of funds, investment securities, supplies or other assets; impropriety in the handling or reporting of money or financial transactions; profiteering as a result of insider knowledge of investment securities activities; accepting or seeking anything of value from vendors or persons providing services/materials to the district; and destruction or disappearance of records, furniture, fixtures, or equipment. 
 
In addition we have complained and are presently complaining about non-fraud irregularities such identification or allegations of personal improprities whether moral, ethical or behavioral, should be resolved by departmental management and the district's Human Resources Department through their investigation efforts.  In the event through the department's investigation, evidence of fraudulent acts are uncovered, the department head/administrator/supervisor shall transmit such evidence promptly to the Internal Auditor and provide the Internal Auditor with additional information as requested.
 
The above procedures were not applied to Ms. Kent as an employee, to our parent/clients and their children, and/or our advocacy group.  In fact, those of us who complained were retaliated against, intimidated, harassed and punished for filing the appropriate complaints with the appropriate department heads within the district; therefore, we are again taking a risk of retaliation; however, as stated, we question the following actions involving Title I SES provider/School Choice Transportation funds:
 
 Prior to July 1, 2004, payments made to NCLB Tutors amounted to $140,166.21; however, by our estimates, at least $10,000,000 should have been allocated for NCLB SES Services/School Choice prior to July 1, 2004; 
 
Beginning FY 2005, Columbus Public Schools did not allocate monies for School Choice Transportation under NCLB;
 
On November 1, 2005, the Board approved a set number of NCLB SES Providers for a limit of $30,000 for the FY 2006; however, the list approved by the Board did not include all providers listed on the Ohio Department of Education SES Provider list even though federal guidelines and the Ohio Department of Education have indicated only "Parents" may choose providers from State list.
 
Columbus Kappa Foundation
 
CEO Sanford Harper - Husband of Carol Harper, former CPS Customer Relations Supervisor;
There is no record indicating Columbus Kappa Foundation exist as a business and/or entity;
The Columbus Kappa Foundation's business address and phone number is the same as Carol and Sanford Harper's home address and phone number;
The provider contract was approved December 2005, which was after Carol Harper stated to Ms. Kent in a phone conversation that she was interviewed by a Federal Investigator; 
The Board then approved additional Title I monies for Columbus Kappa Foundation May 2, 2006;
CPS public records indicate Columbus Kappa Foundation received $19,000 for FY 2006;
The Board then approved Columbus Kappa Foundation September 5, 2006 for approximately $45,000; however, Carol and Sanford Harper no longer live in the State of Ohio;
Due to the fact Carol Harper is Supervisor of Customer Relations for Columbus Public Schools, Members of Academic Achievement Committee and Marvenia Bosley, Deputy Superintendent, should have recognized the conflict and indicated such to Board prior to Board approvals;
Columbus Kappa Foundation was not on state-approved list in July 2005;
Agreement signed by Sanford Harper does not indicate Board Approval date.
 
D.A.W.G.
 
Spoke at August 1, 2006 concerning district's non-payment for tutoring services allegedly provided beginning in March 2006;
CEO of D.A.W.G. indicated the Board approved his business as provider, and records indicate D.A.W.G. was approved April 4, 2006;
CEO of D.A.W.G. indicated he could not obtain loan due to "Bad Credit", which indicated his business was not financial sound, a requirement under Federal, State and Local guidelines for approval as a Provider;
CEO of D.A.W.G. indicated he borrowed money to continue operating tutoring business from an owner of a private business;
CEO of D.A.W.G. indicated he had spoken to President Terry Boyd prior to speaking;
President Terry Boyd asked Ammon Dobbins, CEO of D.A.W.G., to speak with him outside the public Board Meeting;
Records indicate payments of approximately $13,000 was made to D.A.W.G. in 2006 and an additional $52,000 was provided under Then and Now Certificates August 15, 2006;
CEO of D.A.W.G. stated he tutored 62 students during March and April of the 2005-2006 school year, and that number would probably double for the 2006-2007 school year.
Public Records indicate D.A.W.G. was Board approved September 5, 2006 for approximately $116,000.00;
 
City of Columbus, Mayor's Office of Education
 
Although Tei Street's signature is indicated on the Agreement, Nikki Jenkins is indicated as the contact person for SES tutoring;
Public Records provided to support SES tutoring provided spotty, incomplete and absent in parts;
Public Records indicate Nikki Jenkins is signing off as an Consultant for Columbus Public Schools paid with NCLB SES funds;
On the Ohio Department of Education website, cost of SES tutoring by the Mayor's office is shown to be $2 for 1/2 hour and $4 per hour; however, public records provided by CPS district officials indicate the Mayor's office charged the district $29 per hour.
Public Records indicate City of Columbus, Mayor's office was Board approved September 5, 2006 for approximately $36,000.00;
 
Club Z/JRG
 
Although payments made between July 2004 and August 2006 indicate JRG as a provider, JRG is not listed as a Provider on State website;
District Board approval records dated June 21, 2005 indicate JRG and Club Z as one and the same; however, both are listed as Providers for school year 2005-2006;
Club Z was Board approved for $30,000 limit on November 1, 2005;
Club Z was Board approved for an additional $64,000 March 7, 2006;
Club Z was Board approved for an additional $120,000 April 4, 2006;
Club Z was Board approved for an additional $106,403.60 May 2, 2006;
The written reason for approval of additional purchases of NCLB tutoring services was increase in number of students receiving supplemental math and reading;
Public Records indicate JRG was paid $67,556.25 for FY 2005, and $71,156.25 for FY 2006;
Public Records indicate Club Z was paid $276,132.00 for FY 2006;
Public Records indicate Club Z! In Home Tutoring was Board approved September 5, 2006 for approximately $473,290.00.
 
Community for New Direction
 
Renee Blackford is one of the CEO's of Community for New Direction;
According to one of the staff members at Johnson Park Middle School, students are pulled out to be tutored by Renee Blackford twice a week during school hours;
District officials expressly state in NCLB provider agreement that school facilities cannot be used by SES providers;
Federal, State and Local guidelines also state SES tutoring must be provided outside of the school day;
Public Records indicate Community for New Direction was Board approved September 5, 2006 for approximately $54,000.00;
 
Educational Recovery Clinic
 
Buddy Dennis of Educational Recovery Clinic indicated prior to meeting with district officials September 7, 2006, he was unaware of district procedures in relation to SES tutoring under NCLB;
Buddy Dennis indicated he did, in fact, receive the approval of district officials to act as a provider September 7, 2006;
Buddy Dennis indicated to parent they must sign up for SES tutoring by September 20, 2006;
Buddy Dennis indicated SES tutoring would not begin until January 2007 and its purpose would be to teach to the test to be administered in May 2007;
Public Records indicate Educational Recovery Clinic was paid $22,925.00 for FY 2006;
And public records indicate Educational Recovery Clinic was paid $61,337.50 for FY 2007 prior to August 23, 2006;
Although Buddy Dennis of Educational Recovery Clinic indicated he did not meet with district officials until September 5, 2006, public records indicate Educational Recovery Clinic was Board approved September 5, 2006 for approximately $286,000.00;
 
Learning Excellence Inc., Huntington
 
Huntington Representative indicated in a phone that parent must decide between receiving tutoring in Math or Reading because they could not choose both under No Child Left Behind SES Tutoring Services;
Public Records indicate Huntington Provider received payment of $56, 156.00 for FY 2005;
Public Records indicate Huntington Provider received payment of 51,939.75 for FY 2006;
Public Records indicate Learning Excellence Inc., Huntington was Board approved September 5, 2006 for approximately $63,000.00.
 
We further question the documentation of the following providers receiving Board Approved Title I SES provider monies:
 
City of Refuge Point of Impact
Columbus Urban League
Convenant Home YET Center
Cultivating Minds for the Future
Dayspring Christian YET Center
Destiny Ministries (YET Center)
Educators with Passion
Eprogress (A Division of eSchool Consulants)
FCI Academy, Inc.
FCI, Too!
Girls Incorporated of Central Ohio
H.O.M.E. (Hands-On Math Education)
Initiative for Academic Achievement Incorporated
KDMac Learning Center, LLC
Kumon Math and Reading Centers
Mainstream Development Educational Group, LLC
Me 2 You, Inc.
Olde Southside Community Partnership
Porter Education & Communications, Inc. (PE&C)
Project Redeem, Inc.
Strategic Education Solutions, LLC
The Salvation Army
The Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church
Triedstone Baptist Church - Hope OutReach
Tutorial Services, Inc.
Tutoring Club/Hilliard
Tutoring Club/Gahanna
United Faith International Baptist Church
William L. Taylor
Wims Enterprises
 
Further concerns constituting fraud involve Giselle Johnson, Loren Braverman, Karin Rilley and the attorneys appointed by the Ohio Department of Education and paid by the Columbus School District.  We have requested all public records collected, maintained and/or used with regard to these attorneys be available for review.  To date, we have not been provided ALL public records collected, maintained and/or used with regard to these attorneys; however, the public records indicate criminal activity of "Bribery" and "Fraud".  For example, public records indicate Linda Mosbacher was paid approximately $17,000; yet, there are no records indicating her services or payments were Board approved with regard to Berma Dalton and Stacy Sturgill.  In addition, public records indicate Ron Alexander was paid $10,000; however, again, there are no records indicating his services or payments were Board approved with regard to Berma Dalton and Patricia Perkins.  In addition, there are no board minutes indicating Robert Sinclair was Board approved with regard to Berma Dalton in 2004 or 2006.
 
Also be advised, although public records indicate Gentile and Cooper, the law firm that employs Giselle Johnson, was not Board approved until August 15, 2006, public records also indicate Giselle Johnson began acting on behalf of the district against P.A.S.S. clients beginning June 2006.  Furthermore, records requested with regard to Giselle Johnson and Gentile Cooper is also incomplete, and our request to review all records with regard to Giselle Johnson and Gentile and Cooper has not been honored.  The district's public records also indicate Giselle Johnson and Loren Braverman approved the attorney's purchase orders even though they were parties and/or witnesses in the Due Process and/or Hearing situations.
 
One of the major questions we have for both the Ohio Department of Education and Columbus Public Schools is the selection, approval and payment of providers.  There is indication from the Ohio Department of Education website that the process for provider approval is extensive, in-depth, and reviewed by a committee; therefore, we must question how Columbus Kappa Foundation as well as D.A.W.G. and others were approved to be listed as providers on the state list.
 
Fraud, including bribery and kickbacks, are normally not one-time events, but continuous crimes that occur over extended time periods.  We began voicing our concerns about educational programs and their sources of funding since the Acceleration program and the findings by ODE that Columbus Public Schools was systemically in violation of "Child Find" under IDEA.  It is our expectation that you will view our allegations as "Red Flags" alerting the Board and the public to possible fraud, waste, and abuse of Title I funds under No Child Left Behind.
 
From our research and calculations, the misappropriations of the Title I funds since the inception of No Child Left Behind could be in the millions.  Because of the amount, the suspected criminal activity, and previous and present retaliation and slander of Ms. Kent, an employee for Columbus Public Schools acting as a Whistleblower, our advocacy group on behalf of our parent/clients and their children, especially the two teenage girls who were attacked February 14, 2006 on West High School property, request the Board respond to our allegations by 5:00 p.m. today to schedule an appointment to discuss "All" our present allegations, and our providing further evidence to support these allegations. 
 
Finally, if the Board does not respond by 5:00 p.m. today, please be advised we will be contacting federal and/or state law enforcements as well as elected officials along with our legal advisor regarding our allegations to request appropriate measures be taken to safeguard the taxpayer's dollars and end the "Abuse and Neglect" of the children for whom we have advocated and presently advocate.  At this time, we have four girls ages 11 to 16, two who were attacked on school property and two who are enslaved in the foster system by individuals within FCCS.  We believe, in part, the abuse and neglect of these four girls has been compounded because of their association with Ms. Kent and our advocacy group, which is the reason we are unwilling to extend the time for your response past 5:00 p.m. today.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
B. Kennedy Kent
Employee/Disability-Leave of Absence
Parent Advocates for Students in School
 
James Whitaker
Parent Advocates for Students in School
www.justiceforkids.net

September 22nd, 2006 Justice For Kids Press Release

COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WHEN WILL IT END?

Gene Harris and Board Members were suspiciously absent from the Town Hall Meeting and No Child Left Behind SES Provider Fair sponsored by the Urban League, and the U.S. Department of Education at the Kings Arts Complex. 

Perhaps it had to do with the Columbus Public School's Internal Auditor's Special Review #06-SR-12SP - West High School: Allegations of  Non-Reporting of Student Child Abuse.  In a short two-page report from the Auditor's office dated September 6, 2006,  Internal Auditor Harold Saunders stated "Our review included, but was not limited to, the examination of all documents on the Justice for Kids website, the Office of Customer Relations Notification and other information provided by you (mandated reporter) via fax and the above referenced statutes."

It appears after his review, Mr. Saunders came to the following conclusions in response to the attack on the girls February 14, 2006:

1. "Based on our (CPS district) examination of the documentation reviewed, the aforementioned statutes and the facts, no child abuse occurred. James Drennen, the adult, had no custodial (parent, legal guardian, etc.) relationship with the students subjected to the alleged physical injury", no child abuse occurred.

2.  "Since no child abuse occurred.  Policy 5161.8 does not apply."

3.  "the act not to report an instance of child abuse to the required agency by District employees regarding this incident is appropriate."

4.  "On February 14, 2006, the Columbus Police Department was onsite to investigate the events alleged and took police reports documenting the events of that evening."

5.  "It is our (District) understanding the police have investigated this matter and forwarded their finding to the City Prosecutor."

6.  "Further, the City Prosecutor found, through its investigation, no substantiating evidence to charge James Drennen with a criminal office, including child abuse in this matter."

Perhaps the reason for the Superintendent and Board Member's obvious absence from the event stemmed from the article by  Jennifer Richards Smith in the Dispatch announcing the U.S. Department of Education Inspector General's office was conducting a federal audit with regard to No Child Left Behind and related programs. 

However, we believe when Board Member Stephanie Groce  received CD's containing conversations with Board President Dr. Terry Boyd, former Customer Relations Supervisor Carol Harper, CPD Strategic Response Bureau Supervisor Sergeant Lintz, Chief Prosecutor Steve McIntosh, and the accused "James Drennen" along with the "911" call made by the mother that night,  she could no longer ignore the truth.

Armed with the information she received at the Board Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 2006 from Parent Advocates for Students in School, we believe she called a "Special Meeting" of the Board, which would explain their obvious absence at a pre-arranged event at which the U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spelling was one of the Guest Speakers; however, this is just our speculation.

Justice for Kids provided the only video coverage of the event.  You will be able to view portions of this video on our website next month.  For further details and a copy of the letter, contact P.A.S.S. at 614-471-4616 and/or view www.justiceforkids.net and Chris King's 1st Amendment Page.

August 14, 2006 Justice For Kids Press Release

JAMES DRENNEN VS. SANTONIO HOLMES

Is Stephen McIntosh pushing the case of a high profile defendant to bolster his visibility as a candidate for Judge and ignoring the alleged child abuse by a man with a criminal history?

Chief Prosecutor Stephen McIntosh publicly stated, "We need to take into consideration her concerns and situation in trying to fashion a resolution...But if we truly and honestly believe that the incident occurred at least as she indicated on that night, then we have an obligation to the state of Ohio to push forward with prosecution at some level."

Prosecutor McIntosh is referring to the case of State of Ohio vs. Santonio Holmes, Ohio State's Top Steelers 2006 draft pick, who allegedly assaulted the mother of his child.  In the July 8, 2006 Pittsburg Post-Gazette, Sam Shamansky, Attorney for Santonio Holmes, is quoted as saying. "My hope is that, after we've fulfilled obligations on our part, the government will be willing to follow the wishes of the alleged victim and dismiss the matter in its entirety."  However, as quoted above, Chief Prosecutor McIntosh is pushing for some level of prosecution as an obligation to the state of Ohio.  

The two teenage victims for whom JFK advocates  indicated they were attacked at a basketball game on February 14, 2006 by a schoolmate, the schoolmate's father, James Drennen, an unknown adult male, and an adult female.  Evidence indicates the attack was in front of a crowd of students, medics were called and the girls were taken to the hospital.  On February 15, 2006, the two friends along with their parents filed criminal complaints with the City Prosecutor's office and pictures were taken of the girls' injuries. However, six months later, no charges have been filed against anyone for the Valentine's Day attack.  

Although James Drennen was identified that night as the alleged assailant and arrested by the police on an unrelated charge, no restrictions were placed on James Drennen by the principal of the school.  As a result, James Drennen returned to the same school property on May 19, 2006, alleged to have threatened another family, and is now charged with two counts menacing and two counts disorderly conduct. 

If Steve McIntosh plans to fulfill an obligation to the state of Ohio by pushing forward with prosecution at some level for Santonio Holmes, he can do no less with the accused James Drennen.  We will continue to question why James Drennen, has not been charged for his alleged attack on the girls. 

In a telephone conversation with B. Kennedy Kent, CPS employee and JFK advocate, James Drennen, although accused himself, talked about his current charges and stated he witnessed the girls being attacked by an unknown male adult.  He also indicated his daughter initiated the physical confrontation, which conflicts with the principal's statement to the police and his February 23, 2006 private e-mail to his supervisor Jacqueline Ralls. 

The telephone conversation with James Drennen along with other evidence was submitted to Prosecutor Steve McIntosh and Danielle Thornberry, who is presently assigned to prosecute James Drennen for his current charges of menacing and disorderly conduct, on August 11, 2006 by certified mail.

Stephen McIntosh's charging Santonio Holmes, a high profile defendant, and his delay in charging James Drennen does not instill trust in our prosecutor's office to administer justice equally.  Stephen McIntosh is running for Common Pleas Court Judge.  We hope he is not prosecuting cases with high profile defendants to bring attention to his candidacy. 

Not charging James Drennen, a previously convicted felon, leaves our children and the community at risk as well as covers up the actions of Arnold Holmes, the principal of West High School, who failed to report the attack on the girls to the police or FCCS as child abuse.  Instead, Arnold Holmes, a mandated reporter bound by Board Policy 5161.8 and state law, reported to the police, his supervisor, the Superintendent and others that it was a mutual fight between three girls.  

Both James Drennen and Santonio Holmes are scheduled for trial tomorrow, August 15, 2006, in front of Judge Michael T. Brandt.  As stated in a previous press release, we do not know James Drennen; however, we understand the importance of safety in our schools; therefore, if the public is to believe the safety of our children is a top priority, then James Drennen must be held accountable for his alleged attack, just like Santonio Holmes; and prosecuted at some level.

FYI, B. Kennedy Kent received a subpoena to appear as a witness in the State of Ohio vs. James Drennen case #012966.

For comments, video, audio, and updates, view www.justiceforkids.net or contact James A. Whitaker and B. Kennedy Kent at 614-471-4616.

JULY 17, 2006 PRESS RELEASE

JAMES DRENNEN CONFESSES "I WITNESSED VALENTINE'S DAY ATTACK."

James Drennen, accused of attacking two girls on Valentine's Day, stated he was a witness to the girls being attacked by an unidentified adult male, who then ran from the scene.   Mr. Drennen has proclaimed his innocence; however, our children are often taught innocent people, knowingly accused of a crime, usually step forward voluntarily to defend their innocence.   

Mr. Drennen did not show up for his July 3, 2006 court date for his alleged crimes of menacing threats and disorderly conduct May 19, 2006 on West High School property.  A cash bond was paid July 5, 2006, and Mr. Drennen received a new court date for tomorrow, July 18th. 

In an e-mail, Chief Prosecutor Steve McIntosh indicated an  "exorbitant amount of staff resources has been devoted to this one case."   However, the question for the prosecutor's office still remains, "Why haven't charges been filed on behalf of the two children who stated they were victims of a brutal attack on February 14, 2006?"

Another pertinent question we wish to ask the prosecutor's office is why the Columbus Public School District has repeatedly denied the  mother of the victim her parental right to view the district's records involving the attack she witnessed on her daughter?   Superintendent Gene Harris publicly stated at the June 20, 2006 Board meeting that  "background information"  involving  the attack and subsequent threats by James Drennen was provided to each board member June 6th. 

Superintendent Harris also indicated in a June 6, 2006 Internal Memo to the Columbus Board of Education that the "background information from Principal Arnold Holmes and Executive Director Jacqueline Ralls" would address the subject of which the victim and her siblings were registered to speak on at the June 6, 2006 Board Meeting. 

However, the day of the Board meeting, the mother received a telephone call from district officials indicating  her daughter would not be allowed to speak or attend the June 6, 2006 Board meeting.

When the mother again requested the "investigation report" and the "background information" referred to by Superintendent Harris, Loren Braverman, legal counsel for the Columbus Public Schools, indicated in a July 3, 2006 letter to the mother that she did not have the right to review the records involving the  attack on her child.    

Although Attorney Loren Braverman cites FERPA law when he informs the mother she cannot receive her daughter's records because the information of other students are in them, he should be aware that  SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED BY FERPA TO "redact the names and other personally identifiable information about other students that may be included in the child's education records".   

View the FERPA link below.   Also look for the parent's July 3, 2006 letter from CPS Attorney Loren Braverman and Superintendent Harris' June 6, 2006 Memo to the Board on the JFK website.

www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/

 For DETAILS on the above case, visit

www.justiceforkids.net

July 5, 2006 Press Release

WHERE ARE JAMES DRENNEN AND THE UNKNOWN ASSAILANT?

James Drennen is now an official "Flight Risk".  According to the Administrative Judge in CR B 012966, a Warrant has been issued for the Arrest of James Drennen for failure to appear at his July 3, 2006 arraignment, which had been continued from his initial arraignment date of June 20, 2006.     

Read below one of  Mr. Drennen's recent statements on Chris King's 1st Amendment Page:

"You know im tired of all this bogus rumors going around about me Everyone that knows me and my daughter have done none of the above claims. True my daughter got into a fight but i didn't so i wish you men and women hurry and get your facts right because a man did it for real but not this man , and i hope and pray that you people hurry and caught the right person so i can clear my name . But then again it really doesn't matter because i can go on living my life and leave it up to god because i know i did no wrong doing!! So good luck in your investigations and let me know if i can help in anyway"

THANKS. 

There are NOW two criminals accused and on the run for the February 14, 2006 Valentine's Day Attack on two teenage girls at a school basketball game, JAMES DRENNEN  and his accomplice, the UNKNOWN ASSAILANT!!

For Interviews, Updates and Comments, View www.justiceforkids.net  and www.kingcast.net and/or contact:

James A. Whitaker and B. Kennedy Kent at 614-471-4616


June 29, 2006 Press Release

SUPERINTENDENT HARRIS STATES "DISTRICT OFFICIALS THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED JAMES DRENNEN FOR ASSAULT, MENACING THREATS, AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND FOUND DRENNEN INNOCENT. 

AFTER "JUSTICE FOR KIDS" SPOKE AT THE JUNE 20, 2006 BOARD MEETING ON THE VALENTINE'S DAY ATTACKS,  DR. GENE HARRIS PUBLICLY STATED, AT THAT SAME BOARD MEETING, THAT THE DISTRICT CONDUCTED A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION AND TOOK THE APPROPRIATE STEPS AS MANDATED REPORTERS.  HOWEVER, AS INDICATED IN AN E-MAIL  SENT NINE DAYS LATER BY THE PRINCIPAL OF WEST HIGH SCHOOL TO HIS SUPERVISOR, JACQUELINE RALLS CONCERNING THE EVENING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2006, PRINCIPAL ARNOLD HOLMES HAD NEITHER REPORTED THE ATTACK ON THE GIRLS TO THE POLICE AND/OR FCCS AS REQUIRED BY BOARD POLICY 5161.8; INSTEAD, HE IMPLIES IN THE E-MAIL THAT THE ATTACK ON THE GIRLS BY TWO ADULT MALES AND AN ADULT FEMALE DID NOT OCCUR AT ALL. (Read e-mail on www.justiceforkids.net)

IN A 2005 ARTICLE FROM WBNS 10 TV PLACED ON CHRIS KING'S 1ST AMENDMENT PAGE AND FORWARDED TO JUSTICE FOR KIDS ENTITLED "ACTION PROPOSED AFTER ATTACK MISHANDLED", SUPERINTENDENT GENE HARRIS ATTEMPTED TO CLARIFY THE COLUMBUS SCHOOL DISTRICT'S POLICIES IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE ATTACK AS SHE ANNOUNCED PLANS TO PREVENT ANY CONFUSION ABOUT PROCEDURE IN FUTURE SITUATIONS LIKE THE MARCH 9, 2005 INCIDENT AT MIFFLIN.

IN THE ARTICLE, GENE HARRIS SPEAKS OF THREE STEPS TAKEN.  THE FIRST STEP DEALT WITH PROTOCOL IN THE DISTRICT.  THE ADMINISTRATORS AT MIFFLIN DID NOT FOLLOW DISTRICT POLICY ACCORDING TO DR. HARRIS.  DR. HARRIS STATED SHE HAD REVIEWED DISTRICT POLICY WITH ALL ADMINISTRATORS AND INSTRUCTED THEM TO GET POLICE INVOLVED WHENEVER NEEDED, NO MATTER WHAT.

IN A SECOND STEP, HARRIS STATED SHE WAS  HAVING A VIDEO DEALING WITH DISTRICT PROTOCOL DEVELOPED THAT WILL BE SHOWN AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY SCHOOL YEAR.  A COPY WILL BE  KEPT AT EACH SCHOOL IN CASE IT NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED.

THE THIRD MEASURE DR. HARRIS STATED SHE WAS TAKING WAS ORGANIZING A SUMMIT DEALING WITH DISCIPLINE IN REGARD TO SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE.  ACCORDING TO THE EMPLOYEES OF COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, GENE HARRIS SCHEDULED TRAINING FOR ALL COLUMBUS SCHOOL EMPLOYEES IN THE DETECTION OF CHILD ABUSE FOR SPRING 2006 THEN CANCELLED THE TRAINING. 

FINALLY, GENE HARRIS STATES IN THE ARTICLE, "...ADMINISTRATORS NEED TO RESPOND TO SUCH INCIDENTS AS IF THEY INVOLVED THEIR OWN CHILDREN."

SINCE SUPERINTENDENT HARRIS HAS NOW PUBLICLY STATED, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT SHE PROVIDED EACH BOARD MEMBER WITH BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE VALENTINE'S DAY ATTACK AND SUBSEQUENT MENACING AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT CHARGES AGAINST JAMES DRENNEN ON SAME SCHOOL PROPERTY MAY 19, 2006,  JUSTICE FOR KIDS, THE PARENT OF THE CHILD ATTACKED, AND MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ARE REQUESTING THE PUBLIC RECORDS REGARDING THE BACKGROUND INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE BOARD INVOLVING THE THOROUGH INVESTIGATION ALLEGEDLY CONDUCTED BY THE DISTRICT. 

SINCE NEITHER THE VICTIMS OF THE ATTACKS OR WITNESSES TO THE FEBRUARY 14, 2006 ATTACKS WERE CONSIDERED IN THE DISTRICT'S ALLEGED THOROUGH INVESTIGATION, JUSTICE FOR KIDS WILL SPEAK AT THE JUNE 30, 2006 BOARD MEETING  AT 7:30 AM TO  INQUIRE ABOUT THE ACCURACY OF BOARD MINUTES THAT DID NOT INCLUDE DISCUSSION OF THE FEBRUARY 14, 2006 ATTACK ON CHILDREN ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND THE SUBSEQUENT MENACING CHARGES AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT ON THAT SAME PROPERTY BY THE SAME MAN ACCUSED OF THE VALENTINE'S DAY ATTACKS.

UPDATE ON JAMES DRENNEN

 ON JUNE 20, 2006, JAMES DRENNEN WAS ARRAIGNED IN COURTROOM 4C ON CHARGES OF MENACING THREATS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT ON WEST HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY TOWARD A SECOND MOTHER AND HER DAUGHTERS MAY 19, 2006.  THIS MOTHER IMMEDIATELY WITHDREW HER FOUR DAUGHTERS  FROM WEST HIGH SCHOOL AFTER WHAT IS DOCUMENTED AS THEIR THIRD ENCOUNTER WITH MR. DRENNEN.  (See May 19, 2006 Police Report on www.justiceforkids.net)  MR. DRENNEN HAS RECEIVED A CONTINUANCE.  HIS NEXT COURT DATE IS JULY 3, 2006.   

For updates, information and  comments, view www.justiceforkids.net or www.Kingcast.net

 James A. Whitaker

B. Kennedy Kent

June 19, 2006 - Press Release 

DRENNEN COMMENTS IN DEFENSE OF HIMSELF;
AND THE PUBLIC ANSWERS ON CHRIS KING'S 1ST AMENDMENT PAGE

We have never met James Drennen; however, we consider James Drennen a criminal.  Not because he has a history of criminal activity, but because he and other unknown adults viciously attacked two innocent teenage girls at a school basketball game on Valentine's Day 2006 and changed their lives forever. 
 
We ask that James Drennen be charged, arrested and brought before a jury of his peers to determine his Guilt or Innocence.  We have asked nothing more than Equal Justice under the Law for the innocent victims of his attack, intimidation and menacing threats. 
 
James Drennen will be arraigned June 20, 2006 in Courtroom 4C In Case CR B 012966 - City of Columbus vs. Drennen, James on Charges of two counts of Menacing and two counts of Disorderly Conduct on West High School Property May 19, 2006.  The questions still remains...will Prosecutor Steve McIntosh charge James Drennen for the attacks and prior intimidation and menacing threats?
 
Read James Drennen's Defense on his friend's Big EO6's "Get Real" Blog on Chris King's 1st Amendment Page- 
http://christopher-king.blogspot.com/2006/05/kingcast-presents-boyd-hangs-up.html
 
It appears James Drennen and our School Board President Terry Boyd have One Thing in Common for Sure!  Listen to some of the outrageous comments and outright lies made to the Mother of One of the Victims on www.justiceforkids.net.  Boyd's shocking comments include  "I don't get paid to do this...;This is a Volunteer Job...;I'll be damned...; I didn't have to call you back;" and an especially Shocking Comment Climbing up the Charts of Public Opinion is "You can talk that "Concerned Mother Stuff" all you want." 
 
 
Flava Magazine will be covering the June 20, 2006 Arraignment.  

For an Interview, Contact James A. Whitaker or
B. Kennedy Kent at 471-4616 or e-mail Pass_Columbus@msn.com

June 6, 2006 Press Release

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS A MEN'S ISSUE TOO!!!! 

Most men are not violent, and most treat women in their lives with respect and care.  Yet, most do little to challenge the violence perpetrated by a minority of men.  Men have a crucial role to play in  joining with women to end this violence and help to build a culture based on non-violence and gender equality. 

In a June 5, 2006 Press Release entitled St. Valentine's Day Attack on Children, two teenage girls were assaulted on February 14, 2006 at a West High School basketball game by a 36 year old male felon named James Drennen and another unidentified male adult.

The police report, hospital records, photographs and criminal complaints filed February 15, 2006 at the City Prosecutor's office  indicated the girls were seriously assaulted on February 14, 2006.  Although James Drennen was arrested that night, he was released from Reynoldsburg jail on an unrelated charge February 16, 2006.

The criminal complaints against James Drennen for his attack on the girls were  closed with unsigned letters to the parents dated March 1, 2006 and with the approval of three male intake persons, one of them being Bill Hedrick, the Director of Intake in the City Prosecutor's office.

Due to the effort of Justice for Kids and the families  affected by James Drennen, the case was reopened May 11, 2006; and Steve McIntosh, our Chief City Prosecutor, indicated he and another prosecutor would personally handle the case.

On May 23, 2006, Assistant City Prosecutor Bill Hedrick charged James Drennen with two counts of menacing threats and two counts of disorderly conduct on West High School property on May 19, 2006; however, Drennen was not charged for his previous menacing threats and assaults against children and women.  Why so little protection for children and women?

Even with his criminal history of felonious assault, theft, robbery, manslaughter, crack cocaine possession, and present charges of menacing threats and disorderly conduct on school property, James Drennen is still free to threaten and intimidate our most  vulnerable citizens.

Most men know that violence against women is wrong; however, too little was done and has been done to ensure the safety and protection of children and women from the criminal and dangerous actions of James Drennen.

Too many men believe common myths about violence against women and have ignored women's fears and concerns about their safety, and have stayed silent in the face of other men's violent actions and in the face of the physical and deep emotional scars this violence leaves on women, and in the case of James Drennen, on two teenage girls.   

Who is James Drennen?

Who is he to put fear in children on and off of school property without fear of  ARREST?

James Drennen is running out of places to lay low and members of the public are still looking for answers.   According to Case No. 2006 CVG 022762, James Drennen has been summoned for an Eviction Hearing on June 15, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Court 11A.   If he doesn't have a home, perhaps Steve McIntosh, our Chief Prosecutor, will provide him with one at 375 S. High Street when Drennen's arraignment comes up on June 20, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4C for his criminal actions on school property.

FLAVA Magazine and Kingcast.net are planning  to cover the entire story to help answer the question of why James Drennen's attack on two teenage girls and his menacing threats and intimidation of women and children were committed  without penalty

For more information and updates please check

www.justiceforkids.net

To schedule an interview, call James A. Whitaker or B. Kennedy Kent

614-471-4616

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