Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan appeared in a federal courtroom in Miami on a Monday, marking the start of extradition proceedings to the United Kingdom amid a fresh slate of 59 charges that include rape and sex trafficking.
The brothers have been in a Florida jail since their arrest on Saturday, following the Crown Prosecution Service announcement of new allegations. Their lawyers said they would fight extradition, claiming the allegations are fraudulent and comparing the case to political witch hunts.
In the courtroom, the Tate brothers wore light‑brown prison uniforms and were handcuffed and shackled. They replied to the judge asking if they understood their rights with a joint “yes your honour”.
The charges stem from a file of evidence brought by Bedfordshire Police and cover events from 2010 to 2017. They also face related claims in Romania regarding human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
The judge scheduled the next hearing for 27 July, while the final extradition decision will be made by U.S. authorities. The brothers are dual British and U.S. citizens and have denied all wrongdoing while awaiting trial.
