Why I’m Beginning a Hunger Strike – A Call for Justice

Posted by Jude Thangarajah | July 28, 2025

On Wednesday, July 30, I will begin a peaceful, water-only hunger strike at Springer Market Square in Kingston, Ontario.

This is not an act of desperation—but a moral stand. It is my last resort after nearly a decade of being denied justice, silenced, and misrepresented by Ontario’s legal system. I am protesting not only what was done to me, but what is done far too often to people who are racialized, mentally injured, unsupported, or misunderstood.

⚖️ What Happened to Me

In 2017, I pled guilty to charges arising from a domestic incident. But my plea was made while I was suffering from psychological trauma, untreated PTSD, and without effective legal support. I did not fully understand my rights or the process. I was never properly advised of my right to appeal.

When I finally attempted to correct this through the courts, my motion for an extension of time to appeal was denied—despite credible legal arguments and documentation of my mental condition at the time.

Most disturbing is the existence of a false and humiliating sexual threat allegation that I never admitted to, did not commit, and was not formally charged for—yet it continues to stain my name and violate my dignity. This accusation was neither fairly adjudicated nor removed from the public record.

🧾 What I’m Asking For

This hunger strike is a protest rooted in conscience, hope, and truth. I am calling for:

• A fair and impartial hearing of my appeal
• The removal or proper review of the false sexual threat allegation
• Public attention to the racial and mental health biases in Ontario’s legal system
• Accountability for the systemic failures that silenced me and many others

📎 Read My Full Press Kit

I’ve created a press kit that includes:

• A personal letter explaining why I’m doing this
• A press release outlining the facts
• A legal memorandum summarizing the core arguments in my case

👉 [Click here to read or download the full Hunger Strike 2025 Press Kit (PDF)]

🤝 How You Can Help

• Share my story on social media using the hashtag #JusticeForJude
• Visit me at Springer Market Square if you are in Kingston
• Reach out to media or legal professionals who might help amplify this call for justice
• Email me if you want to support, collaborate, or ask questions

🙏 Final Words

I have no desire to suffer or draw attention for its own sake. But I can no longer live under a system that refuses to hear the truth.

This is not only my story—it’s the story of countless others trapped in a system that prioritizes procedure over people, and silence over fairness.

With sincerity and hope,
Jude Thangarajah
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.YodaTheProphet.com
📞 (343) 363-1635