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Andrew Tate, 38, faces 10 charges related to three women that
include rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and
controlling prostitution for gain. Tristan Tate, 36, faces 11
charges related to one woman that include rape, human
trafficking and actual bodily harm.
The brothers are both former professional kickboxers who have
millions of followers on social media. Andrew is more
well-known, having drawn a larger following with his
unapologetic misogyny that has drawn boys and young men to the
luxurious lifestyle he projects.
A spokesperson for the two had no immediate comment when reached
by The Associated Press. But Andrew Tate commented on the BBC’s
story on the charges on the X social media platform.
“They do this to any man who fights against them,” Tate said,
referring to the government. “Never give up men. Never give in.
Do not be scared.”
The Tates were arrested in Romania in late 2022 and formally
indicted last year on charges that they participated in a
criminal ring that lured women there, where they were allegedly
sexually exploited. Andrew Tate was also charged with rape.
They have denied all the allegations in Romania.
Romanian courts have issued an order to extradite the two to the
U.K. once their court case is concluded in there, British
prosecutors said.
The warrant issued by Bedfordshire Police last year for the
siblings dates back to allegations between 2012 and 2015.
The whereabouts of the brothers was not immediately clear. They
were photographed a week ago outside a police station in
Voluntari, Romania, where they have to report regularly while
facing charges there.
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Associated Press writer Jill Lawless contributed to this report.
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