A Call to Action: End the Alleged Exploitation at the Friars Club

In a letter addressed to the Friars Club Los Angeles, Alki David demands the expulsion of key figures linked to alleged exploitation and trafficking networks, emphasizing the need for transparency and justice within the entertainment industry.

From the desk of: Alki David
Malibu California

**To the Board of the Friars Club Los Angeles,**

The Friars Club of Los Angeles finds itself at a crossroads, marred by allegations of deep-rooted corruption and complicity in exploitation. Following a trademark infringement loss to the Friars Club in New York, the LA branch must address its troubling associations with an alleged network of powerful individuals engaged in criminal activity, commonly referred to as the Spielberg Pedo Network. This association shrouds the Friars Club in scandal rather than the prestige it once enjoyed.

The allegations surrounding this network are both alarming and unsettling. At its helm, renowned industry figures—including Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen—are accused of exploiting their positions to engage in trafficking, manipulation, and intimidation within the entertainment landscape. The Friars Club has allowed its name to be associated with these individuals, thus enabling the continued operations of these heinous crimes.

**Key Accusations Include:**

- **Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen:** Accused of leveraging their influence to further a platform of exploitation and financial gain from trafficking activities.
- **Gloria Allred:** The alleged legal enabler, who, along with convicted felon Anthony Pellicano, has been implicated in silencing victims and stifling whistleblowers, while orchestrating unscrupulous deals in Hollywood.
- **Sean "Diddy" Combs:** Reported to have acted as a violent enforcer for the network, ensuring secrecy and compliance from those involved.
- **Associated Crime Figures:** The shadowy presence of figures like Jeffrey Epstein and the late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has purportedly compounded the network's reach, linking organized crime with Hollywood's elite.

Two significant moments underscore the gravity of these allegations:

1. **The 1999 Anaheim Gathering and Vivendi Deal:** The network is alleged to have manipulated the theft of Michael Jackson's estate and used the Vivendi deal as a vehicle for money laundering into Hollywood.
2. **The 2006 Rancho Fiesta in Las Vegas:** Reportedly a front for drugging and abusing victims, further entrenching the network's nefarious reach.

The Friars Club has regrettably positioned itself as a haven for these alleged perpetrators rather than as an institution of integrity. To reclaim its honor, urgent action is needed:

- **Expel Accused Members:** Terminate the memberships of individuals tied to these allegations, including Spielberg and his associates.
- **Publicly Denounce the Network:** The Club must take a firm stance against these affiliations and commit to transparent operations.
- **Conduct Reviews:** An independent investigation should be initiated to uncover ties within the Friars Club to this network to prevent future shades of complicity.

This isn’t merely a request—it is a demand for justice, integrity, and accountability. The time for silence and inaction is over. The Friars Club must choose between shielding alleged predators and standing up for those who have been victimized. The truth is becoming public, and institutions that fail to take action will not remain exempt from scrutiny.

**Sincerely,**
Alki David
Malibu, California