The businessman’s filing in the High Court reveals allegations of retaliatory actions, corporate misconduct, and suppression of key information by the Daily Mail, aiming for justice and accountability in the media industry.
Businessman Alki David Files Major Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Executives
Businessman Alki David Files Major Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Executives
Alki David accuses the Daily Mail of orchestrating a retaliation campaign involving serious allegations, including ties to child sexual abuse material.
London, August 13, 2025 – British businessman and public figure Alkiviades “Alki” David has made headlines yet again by filing a comprehensive claim in the King’s Bench Division of the High Court. The claims, leveled against Daily Mail executives and journalist Rory Tingle, allege a systematic campaign of retaliation, suppression, and deliberate manipulation of narratives.
The extensive 100+ page filing (Claim No: KB-2025-001991), reviewed by Justice Cotter, is a culmination of years of investigative research and includes diverse evidence strands, such as corporate connections to platforms associated with the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), a CCTV-taped case of wrongful arrest, and selective media portrayals that favor adversaries while neglecting critical legal developments.
Key Points from the Allegations
Corporate Network Linked to CSAM Distribution
The submission meticulously traces a corporate lineage from MailOnline (part of the Daily Mail) extending through DailyMailTV, reaching CBS Media Ventures in the US and its subsidiary Download.com — a platform frequently cited in whistleblower reports for its role in CSAM dissemination. The documentation asserts this corporate structure creates a "foreseeable risk" of blending legitimate media content with heavily regulated online platforms, thus raising ethical concerns.
Retaliatory Arrest of Alki David
On August 4, 2025, David was apprehended outside the Daily Mail Group’s Derry Street office after Tingle accused him of minor physical interaction. However, subsequent review of Metropolitan Police CCTV showed David was actually the victim of aggressive security measures. The arrest followed David's public exposé regarding misconduct at Mirror Group, which the filing argues demonstrates a clear example of retaliatory intent.
Violation of Ambassadorial Duty
Alki David serves as an ambassador for the green economy of Antigua and Barbuda, a role assigned by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. The filing claims David's wrongful arrest amounts to aggravated obstruction of justice on an international scale, undermining his official duties.
Media Manipulation and Selective Narrative Amplification
Following a heavily publicized $900M sexual assault verdict, the Daily Mail allegedly ceased reporting on subsequent developments, including a court-mandated freeze on the legal judgment. This lack of coverage is coupled with ongoing supportive stories about David’s legal opponents, including Gary Dordick and Gloria Allred, while ignoring context that might challenge their position. The comprehensive filing includes visual documentation of these biased portrayals.
Independently Verified Media Claims
The legal documents also reference a viral article from Shockya published on August 10, 2025, that claims Tingle fabricated the alleged assault to defend corporate interests linked to CSAM. This independent commentary lends credibility to the accusations presented by David regarding false arrest.
Demands for Judicial Action
In the High Court motion, David seeks several outcomes, including:
- Recognition of the evidence pattern.
- Criminal charges against Rory Tingle for various offenses, including perjury and false imprisonment.
- A formal acknowledgment of the breach of ambassadorial protections and an assessment of the arrest as obstruction of justice internationally.
Filed Exhibits
The court record comprises:
- Exhibit A: Corporate Chain — from MailOnline through CBS Media Ventures.
- Exhibit B: Detailed Arrest Timeline and CCTV documentation.
- Exhibit C: Screenshots of relevant Shockya coverage.
- Exhibit D: Evidence of Daily Mail's narrative preferences regarding adversaries.
- Exhibit E: Promotion details regarding the frozen $900M verdict.
Statement from Alki David
“This is not merely a personal matter; it's fundamentally about unveiling the mechanisms that leverage the media, legal systems, and corporate alliances to smother dissenters. The public has a right to know how mainstream media is financially and operationally intertwined with entities associated with child exploitation, as well as how journalists exploit the justice system against whistleblowers.”
Public Access to Evidence
The entire court filing is accessible to Justice Cotter via the King’s Bench Division, with plans for public hosting for transparency purposes. This filing marks a significant step in Alki David's ongoing legal confrontations with what he terms a "corporate-protected criminal syndicate."
