In December 2024, entrepreneur Alkiviades David raised serious allegations against the Daily Mail in an Open Letter published on Shockya, accusing the publication of covering up a pedophile syndicate while suppressing voices of survivors. This piece directly challenged the Harmsworth family's ownership, demanding transparency and accountability over their editorial practices that allegedly protect high-profile figures involved in abuse.
Following the publication of the letter, David faced unfounded accusations of physical assault from Daily Mail reporter Rory Tingle, leading to his arrest outside the newspaper’s headquarters on August 4, 2025. However, CCTV footage later revealed that David was actually pushed by security, a claim underscoring his grievances against the media outlet.
On August 13, 2025, David escalated his dispute through formal legal channels by filing an extensive evidence package in the King’s Bench Division, designated as Claim No: KB-2025-001991. This filing shifts the Open Letter’s allegations from public discourse into legally actionable claims, supported by relevant exhibits, statutes, and third-party corroboration.
David’s filing meticulously details the sequence of events and accusations from his initial Open Letter, including:
1. **Allegations of Editorial Protection:** The role of the Daily Mail in shielding individuals such as Gloria Allred, Anthony Pellicano, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, who are alleged to be connected to trafficking and exploitation networks.
2. **Historical Incidents:** Previous events at Anaheim in 1999 and Rancho Fiesta in 2006 are described as venues for abuse and intimidation.
3. **Media Manipulation:** The letter critiques the Daily Mail’s historical treatment of sensitive narratives, especially their smear campaigns, indicating a diversion from more serious crimes.
4. **Corporate Links to Exploitation:** A detailed analysis tracks corporate connections that suggest the Daily Mail’s involvement in distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
5. **Breach of His Position:** David, who serves as an ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda’s green economy, argues that his false arrest interfered with his diplomatic duties, constituting an international legal breach.
The High Court submission calls on Justice Cotter to take judicial notice of the presented evidence and suggests urgent actions including criminal investigations into misconduct by Tingle.
“From a public warning to a legal challenge, the escalation is now on record,” David stated, emphasizing that his concerns are supported by concrete evidence. Copies of the comprehensive filing will be made available for public scrutiny, casting a hopeful light on accountability and justice for survivors of abuse.
For additional context, see the original Open Letter published in December 2024 here and the subsequent article addressing the assault allegations against Rory Tingle, available on Shockya.
