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4mo ago

UK Prosecutors Charge Andrew and Tristan Tate with Rape and Human Trafficking

Extradition to the UK will be delayed until the brothers complete ongoing criminal proceedings in Romania.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - MARCH 23: Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate talk to the media outside their residence on March 23, 2025 in Bucharest, Romania. Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan had flown to the United States last month from Romania, where they have been charged with rape, having sex with a minor, human trafficking and money laundering, charges which they deny. Their bail conditions stipulated that they had to return to Romania by March 23. (Photo by Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Andrew Tate faces ten charges including rape, human trafficking, actual bodily harm and controlling prostitution for gain involving three alleged victims.
  • Tristan Tate faces eleven charges including rape, human trafficking and actual bodily harm related to one alleged victim.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charges in January 2024 after reviewing a file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police.
  • The allegations date from 2012 to 2015 and prompted a European Arrest Warrant in 2024 to secure their return from Romania.
  • Defense lawyers say the brothers will return to the UK to face the allegations once their separate Romanian cases have concluded.