Andrew Tate and brother Tristan's lawyer gives major update on UK rape charges
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate will return to the UK to defend themselves against charges of rape and other offences, a lawyer representing the siblings has said.
Andrew Tate is accused of 10 charges including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain relating to three alleged victims. Tristan Tate faces 11 charges including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking against one alleged victim.
An international arrest warrant was issued by Bedfordshire Police for the siblings over allegations dating back to between 2012 and 2015, which they deny. The charges were authorised in January 2024 but full details have only been released now.
Andrew Ford, of Holborn Adams representing Andrew and Tristan Tate, confirmed in a statement by firm Holborn Adams that once proceedings for separate charges the brothers are facing in Romania are concluded "the Tates will return to face UK allegations".
They are already facing prosecution in Romania over allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering.
A separate case against them, in which they are accused of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, has been sent back to prosecutors. The pair were due to be extradited to the UK following the conclusion of proceedings in Romania.
Andrew and Tristian Tate's legal team claimed that there is "a vast amount of misinformation" about the accusations made against the pair which they say could impact a fair trial. And they have said the the Crown Prosecution Service and police have refused to "engage with us in any meaningful way".
A CPS spokesperson previously said: 'We can confirm that we have authorised charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate for offences including rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and actual bodily harm against three women.
'These charging decisions followed receipt of a file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police. A European Arrest Warrant was issued in England in 2024, and as a result the Romanian courts ordered the extradition to the UK of Andrew and Tristan Tate.
'However, the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first. The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the 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.'
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