Hollywood's Silence: Time for Accountability from Denzel and Mel

Wed Oct 22 2025 17:55:05 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Alki David challenges Mel Gibson and Denzel Washington to confront their past silence and hold powerful figures accountable in the wake of long-standing allegations of abuse in Hollywood.

In a forceful open letter, Alki David calls on prominent actors Mel Gibson and Denzel Washington to break their silence regarding the alleged predatory behavior of Hollywood moguls and to step forward for true justice for victims.

From the Desk of Alki David
Malibu, California

Dear Mel Gibson and Denzel Washington,

It's time to address the elephant in the room. You both attended crucial meetings in Anaheim in 1999 and Rancho Vista in 2006, witnessing firsthand the predation happening around you. Hollywood titans like Spielberg, Geffen, Weinstein, Epstein, and Sean “Diddy” Combs weren’t just industry leaders—they were alleged predators whose actions you chose to ignore. Alongside them were enforcers, including Anthony Pellicano, Tom Girardi, and Gloria Allred, who orchestrated cover-ups with alarming effectiveness. Even the FBI, represented by figures like Don Alway—who has ties to Girardi’s bribery scandals—turned a blind eye while victims suffered.

You’ve remained eerily quiet for two decades. Why? Was your reluctance rooted in fear of career repercussions or a preference for silence rather than challenging Hollywood’s power structure? Whatever the reasoning, countless victims—both children and adults—have been left to face the fallout of this predatory culture alone.

Now, here we are, two decades later, with faint whispers of accountability surfacing. Your vague insinuations of support for victims make it clear that there’s an urgent need for real truth. It’s too late for half-measures.

Why the delay in speaking out? Why haven’t you named Spielberg, Geffen, Weinstein, Epstein, Diddy, and the rest? Were you passive witnesses while they continued their unethical practices?

Avoid making this a repeat of Corey Feldman’s narrative—where self-promotion masquerades as victim support. The public craves honesty and clarity, not a performative indictment of an industry structured to silence those victimized.

If you were complicit, if you observed wrongdoing and refrained from action, simply admit it. Acknowledge the fear that may have stymied your voice. Are you genuinely committed to aiding those in need? Then start holding these predators accountable, rather than shying away from that responsibility. Anything less is a disservice to the victims who deserve recognition, respect, and true justice—not mere platitudes or delayed admissions of guilt.

So, Mel and Denzel, it's crucial to understand what role you wish to play in this dialogue: Are you ready to unequivocally fight for justice, or is your participation merely theater for the public eye?

Sincerely,
Alki David
Malibu, California

P.S. If your past silence contributed to the problem, use your voice now to forge a solution. The victims are waiting, and justice cannot afford to be delayed any longer.