Alkiviades David claims that journalist Rory Tingle fabricated an assault allegation to obstruct his investigation into corporate ties to child exploitation. With evidence including CCTV footage and viral videos, David calls for judicial action against Tingle, positing that the act reveals systemic corruption within British media.
Whistleblower Alleges Media Fabrication to Silence Inquiry into Child Exploitation
Whistleblower Alleges Media Fabrication to Silence Inquiry into Child Exploitation
A public interest litigant accuses a senior reporter of lying about an assault to thwart an ongoing investigation into connections between major media outlets and child sexual abuse material.
London, 10 August 2025 – In a shocking turn of events, Alkiviades David, a public interest litigant, has brought serious allegations against Rory Tingle, a senior reporter for MailOnline, in the UK High Court. David asserts that Tingle fabricated an assault claim in a bid to suppress his investigation into connections between large media corporations and the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
In his supplemental witness statement in the case of Kahn v. David (Claim No: KB-2025-001991), David has detailed a troubling sequence of events. On the day of the alleged assault, he was legally filming outside the Daily Mail Group’s headquarters, publicly denouncing the Mirror Group for alleged corporate misconduct. Shortly after, Tingle reported to the police that he had been assaulted by David.
The situation took a turn when Metropolitan Police reviewed the building’s CCTV footage the following morning and found that Tingle's account was fabricated. The footage clearly shows David being pushed by security personnel, which contradicts Tingle's claim that he was the aggressor. This CCTV evidence is currently held in police custody.
Furthermore, David possesses his own video of the encounter that has since gone viral, capturing the moment Tingle lodged his false allegation. The footage has raised questions about Tingle's integrity and the implications of his actions under UK law. Unlike the American legal framework, British law does not allow for ambiguous "he said/she said" situations; instead, knowingly providing false information to law enforcement can result in criminal charges.
The ramifications of Tingle's complaint led to David’s arrest and overnight detention, which he categorizes as false imprisonment, a manipulation of justice, and an abuse of process. David is adamant that the timing of the false allegations is suspect, directly linking major corporate entities, including CBS Media Ventures and Download.com, to the distribution of CSAM.
With a firm stance, David declares, “By fabricating criminal allegations to shut down my investigation, Rory Tingle was not just protecting his employer’s reputation — he was aiding and abetting a global child sexual abuse material network.” His claims mark a serious charge against Tingle, who could face legal repercussions for perjury, false imprisonment, and facilitating the distribution of CSAM.
David has now petitioned Justice Barry Cotter to take judicial notice of the incriminating evidence, including CCTV footage, the viral video, and corroborative witness statements, urging for Tingle to be criminally investigated and arrested.
The implications of this case extend far beyond personal accountability. If David's allegations are upheld, they could reveal deep-rooted systemic corruption within the British media — a scenario where powerful entities are purportedly employing false criminal allegations as a shield against scrutiny linked to child exploitation. With legal actions unfolding across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK High Court and the US Department of Justice, this case is set to keep a spotlight on the issue.
“This is not a misunderstanding,” David insists. “This is an orchestrated, criminal cover-up to protect the profits of those who traffic in child sexual abuse material. And I have them on tape.”
