Allegations have emerged against MailOnline reporter Rory Tingle, claiming he fabricated an assault allegation against Alkiviades David, who is investigating ties between the media group and child sexual abuse material networks. Evidence presented in court suggests a deliberate attempt to hamper David's efforts for corporate accountability.
Serious Allegations Against MailOnline Reporter Over Fabricated Assault Claim

Serious Allegations Against MailOnline Reporter Over Fabricated Assault Claim
Rory Tingle faces accusations in the UK High Court for allegedly creating a false assault allegation to obstruct public interest investigator Alkiviades David.
London, 10 August 2025 – A prominent MailOnline reporter, Rory Tingle, is under scrutiny in the UK High Court for allegedly fabricating an assault allegation to orchestrate the arrest of public interest investigator Alkiviades David. David asserts that this was a strategy to inhibit his investigation into corporate media networks linked to the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
David's witness statement in the case of Kahn v. David (Claim No: KB-2025-001991) delineates a troubling chain of events:
On the day in question, David was legally recording outside the Daily Mail Group’s headquarters, publicly addressing the Mirror Group regarding corporate misconduct. Shortly thereafter, Tingle filed a police report claiming that David had assaulted him.
However, Metropolitan Police investigators, upon reviewing CCTV footage from the building, found Tingle's claims to be untrue. The video evidence indicates that security personnel had pushed David, creating a misleading scenario.
This CCTV footage remains in police custody, underscoring the severity of the situation.
Caught in the Act
David's own video of the incident, which has gone viral, shows Tingle making his false accusation in real time. Under UK law, the evidence is unequivocal:
No assault occurred.
Tingle knowingly relayed false information to the police.
This is not merely a scenario of conflicting accounts; rather, under British law, intentionally providing false information leading to an arrest can be deemed criminal.
From Allegation to Arrest
Following Tingle’s misleading complaint, David was arrested and detained overnight before being released with a caution. He regards this as a case of false imprisonment, perverting justice, and abuse of legal processes.
The timing of these events is crucial. David is examining corporate connections that appear to link the Daily Mail Group to CBS Media ventures, which have been implicated in the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material through their peer-to-peer sharing services.
A Clear Call to Action
David's stance is resolute:
"By inventing charges against me to disrupt my investigation, Rory Tingle wasn't merely defending his employer's standing — he was complicating efforts to dismantle a global network involved in child exploitation."
According to UK law, Tingle's actions could involve serious charges such as:
Perjury – knowingly lying to police.
Perverting Justice – initiating legal action based on false premises.
False Imprisonment – illegal prevention of freedom.
Aiding the Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material – by operating in support of corporate structures linked to such criminal activities.
Demands for Judicial Scrutiny
David urges Justice Barry Cotter to acknowledge the compelling evidence — including CCTV footage, viral videos, and witness accounts — and to initiate a criminal investigation against Tingle.
The Significance of These Allegations
If substantiated, these claims could reveal not only individual misconduct but also systemic corruption within the British media landscape. The allegations suggest that powerful media entities might leverage false criminal accusations to preserve their financial interests tied to child exploitation.
David's findings are currently positioned within three active jurisdictions — the UK High Court, the US Department of Justice, and the High Court of Antigua & Barbuda — guaranteeing that the gravity of this case will be difficult to obscure without leaving a significant record of inaction.
"This is beyond a mere misunderstanding," states David. "It's a calculated, criminal effort to safeguard the profits of those who exploit children. And I have indisputable evidence."