Hollywood's Silence: A Call for Accountability

Alki David's poignant letter urges Mel Gibson and Denzel Washington to stop their silence surrounding the predatory behaviors of Hollywood moguls, demanding clarity and accountability for the victims of abuse.

From the desk of Alki David
Malibu, California

Dear Mel Gibson and Denzel Washington,

It's time to expose the truth or remain silent no longer. Your presence at significant events in 1999 and 2006 indicated that you were aware of the predatory behavior rampant among Hollywood's elite. Figures such as Spielberg, Geffen, Weinstein, Epstein, and Sean “Diddy” Combs are not merely influential personalities in this industry; they are alleged predators who have evaded scrutiny for far too long. You both witnessed the orchestration of cover-ups by enforcers like Anthony Pellicano, Tom Girardi, and Gloria Allred, while institutions like the FBI turned a blind eye, allowing these abuses to persist unhindered.

Now, two decades later, whispers and attempts at vague denunciations have emerged, signaling acknowledgment of these injustices but lacking real commitment to change. Why the silence for so long? Was it career preservation, or the paralyzing fear of the Hollywood machine that dictated your inaction? Whatever the reason, countless victims—both young and old—have suffered in the shadows of your acquiescence.

While there are murmurs of support for victims, the public is still waiting for direct confrontations of those responsible. If you truly aim to fight for justice, simply alluding to issues isn’t sufficient. The time for half-measures has passed.

Why did it take you so long to come forward? What stops you from naming those who perpetuated this cycle of abuse? Consider this a rallying cry: Do not let your legacy echo Corey Feldman’s—who chastised the perpetrators while seeking his own spotlight. Your voices come with the weight of credibility that could bring real accountability.

If complicity has been part of your history, it is crucial to acknowledge that now. If fear was your silence, then articulate that truth. If you genuinely intend to support the victims of this predation, take a stand and make it unequivocal—shout the names of those who deserve exposure for their actions. Anything less than this is an abdication of responsibility.

The victims crave genuine accountability, not performative gestures or platitudes lingering in the aftermath. The critical question stands before you: Are you committed to justice, or merely to a theatrical display?

Sincerely,
Alki David
Malibu, California

P.S. If silence contributed to the problem, let your voices become part of the solution. The victims deserve urgency—they need your truth now.