Antigua's Judicial Resolution: A Landmark Case Against Media and Legal Powers


On February 2, 2026, in a striking legal development, Alkiviades David filed a crucial letter to Justice René Williams in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, asserting the inescapable jurisdiction of Antigua in his ongoing case against a media-legal cartel. In the action titled Alkiviades David v. David Boies & Others, the court's stance is a bold affirmation of justice and sovereignty.




Key visual from the January 16, 2026 hearing

Key visual from the January 16, 2026 hearing: Jurisdiction formally seized and retained by Justice René Williams. Exclusive coverage via Shockya.com.




In the thick of a case involving fourteen defendants, including local political figures, David’s argument centers around the inescapable fact that their residence in Antigua solidifies the court's authority. This decisive ruling is a fundamental step towards holding powerful elites within the media-legal landscape accountable.



The Historic Filing



Case Number: ANUHCV2025/0149
FILED HIGH COURT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Submitted Date: 02/02/2026 12:24

BETWEEN:
ALKIVIADES DAVID – Claimant
and
DAVID BOIES & OTHERS – Defendants

RE-ISSUED LETTER
RE: IMPOSSIBILITY OF AVOIDING ACCEPTANCE OF JURISDICTION

To: The Honourable Mr Justice René Williams

This action was duly filed and accepted by this Honourable Court. The original pleading named fourteen (14) Defendants, including domestically resident political actors and party executives. Their inclusion anchors territorial jurisdiction within Antigua & Barbuda and renders avoidance of jurisdiction impossible in fact and untenable in procedure.



David emphasizes that the Attorney General's Office was aware of the proceedings and even appeared in an amicus capacity, yet jurisdiction acceptance was never disputed. He passionately states that, Acceptance of this Court’s jurisdiction was unavoidable. Any non-engagement thereafter could only have been a deliberate choice, hinting at broader implications for accountability among the defendants.



This case, originally a $10 billion claim, has now escalated significantly, maneuvering towards what may potentially be hundreds of billions in restitution. As Antigua & Barbuda stands firm in its legal prowess, this scenario pitches a small Caribbean nation against the formidable forces of a media-legal cartel.



The determination of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court showcases its robust commitment to maintaining the rule of law, setting a notable precedent that could resonate beyond the region. Antigua will not yield; the hammer has fallen, and justice remains resolutely in sight.



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