Andrew Tate charged with rape and human trafficking in UK
British prosecutors have filed 21 criminal charges against Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, including rape, actual bodily harm, and human trafficking. The charges, confirmed Tuesday by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), represent the most significant legal action against the controversial internet personalities in their home country to date, according to BBC News.
The CPS authorized the charges following an investigation by Bedfordshire Police. The case involves multiple victims and alleges serious offenses committed in the U.K. Andrew Tate faces ten charges related to three alleged victims, including accusations of rape, human trafficking, and controlling prostitution for gain. Tristan Tate faces eleven charges tied to one alleged victim, including similar offenses.
The U.K. charges come after an extradition warrant issued in 2024 aimed to bring the brothers back from Romania, where they are currently facing separate legal proceedings on related allegations. The CPS stated that 'the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first' before any U.K. prosecution can begin.
The charges come as the brothers remain prominent figures online, with a history of media attention and controversy. Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer, first gained public attention in 2016 on the British reality show Big Brother. He was removed from the program after a video surfaced in which he appeared to hit a woman with a belt—an incident both parties later described as consensual.
Since then, Tate has cultivated a massive online following by promoting views on masculinity and financial independence. His content has been widely criticized for misogynistic messaging. He was banned from Twitter in 2017 but was later reinstated after Elon Musk acquired the platform.
The new charges add a significant layer of legal jeopardy for the Tate brothers, who continue to face investigations in multiple countries.
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