Allegations against MailOnline's Rory Tingle cast a spotlight on potential media corruption and its implications for child exploitation investigations.**
Exposing Allegations of Fabricated Assault: A Test Case for Media Accountability**
Exposing Allegations of Fabricated Assault: A Test Case for Media Accountability**
UK High Court hears case against journalist accused of coercing false allegations to shelter corporate misdeeds linked to child protection.**
London, 10 August 2025 – A MailOnline journalist, Rory Tingle, faces serious allegations in the UK High Court that he fabricated an assault claim against public interest advocate Alkiviades David. The reported motive? To suppress David’s investigation into possible links between media outlets and networks distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
In the ongoing case, Kahn v. David (Claim No: KB-2025-001991), David has provided a detailed witness statement that presents a troubling sequence of events:
On the day of the incident, David was legally filming outside the Daily Mail Group’s offices, openly identifying the Mirror Group for corporate misconduct. Shortly after, Tingle alleged that David had assaulted him.
The following day, Metropolitan Police analyzed CCTV footage from the building, revealing that Tingle's accusation lacked credibility. The video contradicts Tingle’s claims, depicting David being pushed by security personnel, raising concerns about the authenticity of Tingle’s narrative.
This video evidence, rapidly circulating on social media, has catastrophic implications for Tingle. Under British common law, the footage unambiguously shows that no assault occurred and that Tingle deliberately misled law enforcement.
From a report based on Tingle's accusations, David was subsequently arrested and detained overnight, only to be released following a police caution. David categorizes this ordeal as false imprisonment, perversion of justice, and abuse of process.
The timing of Tingle's complaint coincides with David's investigation into allegations that link the Daily Mail Group with corporate entities like CBS Media Ventures and CBS Interactive, which have faced scrutiny for potentially facilitating the distribution of CSAM.
David maintains a resolute stance:
“By concocting false criminal allegations to obstruct my inquiries, Rory Tingle was not merely protecting his employer but was complicit in supporting a network responsible for the trafficking of child sexual abuse material.”
Under UK law, Tingle’s alleged behavior could lead to consequences such as perjury, perverting the course of justice, and aiding in the spread of CSAM.
In light of these charges, David has urged Justice Barry Cotter to formally acknowledge the evidence — including CCTV footage and witness accounts — and initiate immediate criminal proceedings against Tingle.
The significance of these allegations extends beyond individual culpability; they unearth potential systemic corruption within British media, where influential platforms may exploit false allegations to safeguard their financial interests tied to the exploitation of children.
David’s claims straddle multiple jurisdictions: the UK High Court, the US Department of Justice, and the High Court of Antigua & Barbuda — creating a multi-faceted legal tapestry that ensures continued scrutiny.
“This is not an isolated incident,” David asserts. “It is a deliberate, criminal conspiracy designed to shield those profiting from the distribution of child sexual abuse material. My evidence speaks for itself.”
