David stated that after raising serious concerns about racial discrimination and malice exhibited by his sister's social worker, he was subjected to a safeguarding investigation by the council, which he views as retaliatory. He expressed fear of the repercussions and stated he dropped the complaint due to intimidation, mentioning that no complaints had been made against him by others apart from council staff.
Amiri acted like the prosecutor, judge and jury and in text messages to colleagues he contrasted bites by his dog, Purcy, to the soft Contra Costa District Attorney.