Controversial online influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in the United States on rape and sex trafficking allegations following an extradition request from the United Kingdom. The siblings were detained in Miami by US Marshals and now face extradition proceedings to Britain.
New Charges Against the Tate Brothers
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided to prosecute the Tate brothers for a total of 38 new offences, in addition to the 21 charges the pair already face in the UK. Andrew Tate, 39, is being prosecuted for seven further counts of rape, three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation, three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and 19 additional charges for offences relating to indecent images of a child and extreme pornography.
Tristan Tate, 38, faces prosecution for one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape, and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation. The additional charges follow investigations by Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire police, with the alleged offending taking place between July 2010 and August 2017.
Arrest and Extradition Proceedings
The Tates, who hold dual US and UK nationality, have previously denied any wrongdoing. They were arrested by US Marshals in Miami and are awaiting extradition proceedings to the UK. The CPS has formally requested their extradition from the United States.
Malcolm McHaffie, head of the special crime division at the CPS, said: "We have decided to prosecute Andrew and Tristan Tate for further offences including rape, arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation and offences relating to indecent images of a child. These charging decisions followed receipt of a further file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police and bring the total number of alleged victims in this case to seven."
Fair Trial Reminder
McHaffie added: "The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and that these defendants have the right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."
The Tate brothers already face 21 charges in the UK, including human trafficking and forming an organised crime group. The new charges significantly expand the scope of the case against them.
