The British Crown Prosecution Service has formally authorized rape, human trafficking, and assault charges against online influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate. This announcement comes after an extensive investigation and previous inquiries in Romania, with the charges being made public on Wednesday. The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that a total of 21 charges have been authorized, leading to European Arrest Warrants being issued for the brothers, who hold dual U.S. and U.K. citizenship.
Both Tates are set to be extradited to the United Kingdom following the conclusion of their current legal proceedings in Romania, as the law requires individuals to be physically present in the U.K. to face charges. Andrew Tate, 38, is facing 10 charges, which include serious allegations of rape, assault causing actual bodily harm, human trafficking, and coercing prostitution for monetary gain. These charges arise from claims made by three women. His 36-year-old brother, Tristan, faces 11 charges, including rape and human trafficking, linked to allegations from one of the same women.
Previously, both brothers have firmly denied all accusations against them. Joseph McBride, representing the Tates, remarked on Wednesday that these charges were “old news” and nothing new had arisen from their ongoing legal troubles. Due to the legal protections in place, the identities of the accusers remain confidential, as all individuals who report sexual offenses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are granted lifelong anonymity.
The prosecution indicated that the decisions to charge came after the Bedfordshire Police submitted a detailed file of evidence. The European Arrest Warrants have prompted Romanian courts to order the extradition of the Tates, though they must first resolve their domestic criminal cases. Additionally, a civil lawsuit has been initiated against Andrew Tate in the High Court of London by four British women.
Following recent travel restrictions being lifted, the brothers were reported to have visited Florida in February, during which time Andrew Tate was living in Romania after additional travels to Dubai and the United States. Mateea Petrescu, a spokesperson for Andrew Tate, stated in April that he would contest the charges vigorously, aligning with the Tate brothers' ongoing claims of innocence.
Both Tates are set to be extradited to the United Kingdom following the conclusion of their current legal proceedings in Romania, as the law requires individuals to be physically present in the U.K. to face charges. Andrew Tate, 38, is facing 10 charges, which include serious allegations of rape, assault causing actual bodily harm, human trafficking, and coercing prostitution for monetary gain. These charges arise from claims made by three women. His 36-year-old brother, Tristan, faces 11 charges, including rape and human trafficking, linked to allegations from one of the same women.
Previously, both brothers have firmly denied all accusations against them. Joseph McBride, representing the Tates, remarked on Wednesday that these charges were “old news” and nothing new had arisen from their ongoing legal troubles. Due to the legal protections in place, the identities of the accusers remain confidential, as all individuals who report sexual offenses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are granted lifelong anonymity.
The prosecution indicated that the decisions to charge came after the Bedfordshire Police submitted a detailed file of evidence. The European Arrest Warrants have prompted Romanian courts to order the extradition of the Tates, though they must first resolve their domestic criminal cases. Additionally, a civil lawsuit has been initiated against Andrew Tate in the High Court of London by four British women.
Following recent travel restrictions being lifted, the brothers were reported to have visited Florida in February, during which time Andrew Tate was living in Romania after additional travels to Dubai and the United States. Mateea Petrescu, a spokesperson for Andrew Tate, stated in April that he would contest the charges vigorously, aligning with the Tate brothers' ongoing claims of innocence.
