Andrew Tate has 'categorically denied' claims of sexual violence made by four British women who are suing him for damages related to alleged physical assaults. The former kickboxer was served legal papers at his address in Bucharest, Romania, where he is currently under house arrest with his brother Tristan on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking, which he denies.
The fourth woman, now aged 30, has joined three other British women in their late 20s and early 30s in pursuing civil claims for damages against Tate. They allege they were victims of sexual violence by Tate between 2013 and 2016, when he lived in the UK. Two of the women were webcam models in his internet sex business, while the other had a personal relationship with him.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Tate said: 'Andrew Tate categorically denies the veracity of the accusations brought by the lawyers of the anonymous women in the UK. Considering the collective approach of the four women, and the channels chosen for communications, the opportunistic character of this endeavour becomes obvious, as justice is sought in the court, not in the press.'
The latest accuser told BBC Newsnight that she had consensual sex with Tate after a night out in Luton in 2014, but that it became violent when he choked her until she lost consciousness, and she awoke to find him still having sex with her without her consent. She also said he made violent threats, including to kill her.
The legal action comes less than 24 hours after Romanian prosecutors announced that Tate, his brother, and two female Romanian suspects are now being investigated for more serious human trafficking charges. The Tates have been under house arrest since December 2022 on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking, which they deny.
