The high-profile case presents a challenge to media ethics and accountability, implicating the Daily Mail in severe misconduct and corporate negligence.
**Alki David Files Explosive Court Submission Against Daily Mail Over Allegations of Abuse and Media Manipulation**
**Alki David Files Explosive Court Submission Against Daily Mail Over Allegations of Abuse and Media Manipulation**
Amid rising tensions, Alki David escalates allegations against the Daily Mail, pivoting from public accusations to formal court claims.
In a significant legal development, Alki David has filed a comprehensive claim against the Daily Mail, stemming from a scathing Open Letter published in December 2024. This letter accused the publication of covering up a pedophile syndicate and silencing victims. David’s allegations, which were originally a part of a public discourse, have now transitioned into the judicial arena, with a formal document submitted in the King’s Bench Division on August 13, 2025, under Claim No: KB-2025-001991.
The initial Open Letter detailed various allegations against the Daily Mail, claiming editorial bias and complicity in the protection of individuals linked to trafficking and exploitation, such as Gloria Allred and Sean “Diddy” Combs. David pointed out previous incidents, including the Anaheim event in 1999 and Rancho Fiesta in 2006, portrayed as operations for blackmail and abuse. It culminated with a series of probing questions directed at the Harmsworth family, the paper's owners, demanding accountability and transparency.
In the recent filing, David’s claims are fortified with structured evidence. One key point highlights his arrest outside the Daily Mail’s headquarters on August 4, 2025, after Rory Tingle, a reporter, accused him of assault. However, CCTV footage disproves this allegation, showing David being pushed by security personnel. This arrest followed a video exposé he filmed concerning the Mirror Group—the media conglomerate's parent company.
Additionally, David outlines connections between the Daily Mail and the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). He presents a detailed chart that traces corporate ownership leading to MailOnline, linking it to CBS Interactive’s Download.com, which has faced repeated scrutiny in relation to CSAM distribution.
As an ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda’s green economy, appointed by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, David argues that the false arrest represents a breach of his ambassadorial protections and constitutes international obstruction of justice.
The filing goes on to illustrate the Daily Mail's selective coverage—favoring figures like Gary Dordick and Gloria Allred while suppressing significant details, such as the $900 million verdict against him. Supporting documents include a widely circulated article from Shockya, detailing Tingle’s alleged false claims.
David’s judicial requests demand that Justice Cotter acknowledge the presented evidence, refer Tingle for a criminal investigation for perjury and obstruction, and recognize the implications of international law related to his ambassadorial status.
David’s transition from public outcry to structured legal action underscores a pivotal moment in accountability for media ethics and corporate conduct. “The Open Letter warned them,” said David. “The filing proves it. Now it’s on the record, in court, and backed by evidence they can’t ignore.”
For public access, a copy of David's filing and associated exhibits will be available for review at the High Court.
