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The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Andrew Tate and brother charged with rape: UK prosecutors
LONDON: Avowed misogynist and radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have been charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking, UK prosecutors said Wednesday. The accusations, which date back to between 2012 to 2015, were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service in January 2024, but have only been revealed now. '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,' prosecutors said in a statement. Former kickboxer Tate, 38, faces 10 charges including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution relating to all three women. His brother, Tristan, 36, has been accused of 11 similar charges against one woman. '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,' prosecutors said. 'However, the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first.' Andrew Tate faces legal action in several countries, including some cases where he is accused alongside his brother. In Romania, the Tate brothers face separate allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. Both men, who have dual British-US nationality, have denied all charges against them. Andrew Tate hit back with a post on the social network X on Wednesday. 'The UK government accuses the 'innocent' while murderers, violent illegals, and corrupt leaders walk free. This is not justice - it's betrayal!,' he wrote. Tate, the figurehead of the online masculinist movement, went to Florida with his brother in February, marking the first time they had left Romania since their 2022 arrest. They travelled to Dubai in April, but returned to Romania a few days ago to report to police as they are required to do. Justice In a separate civil case before the UK High Court, four British women have accused Andrew Tate of rape and coercive control. Tate moved to Romania years ago after first starting a webcam business in Britain. He leapt to fame in 2016 when he appeared on the 'Big Brother' UK reality television show, but was removed after a controversial video emerged. He then turned to social media platforms to promote his often misogynistic and divisive views on how to be successful. Tate is followed by more than 10.7 million people on the social network X, where he shares his vision of masculinity and often homophobic and racist posts. Lawyer Matt Jury, representing the women in the civil case, said he welcomed that 'our authorities are working to ensure the Tates face justice here in the UK -- they cannot be allowed to escape extradition'. But he urged prosecutors to also charge Andrew Tate for the accusations brought by his clients, after prosecutors decided in 2019 not to proceed with a criminal case. The women 'originally filed criminal complaints against him as long ago as 2014 but were failed by the system. They deserve justice, too,' Jury said.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Andrew Tate, Brother Charged With Rape in UK Case
LONDON: Avowed misogynist and radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have been charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking, UK prosecutors said Wednesday. The accusations, which date back to between 2012 to 2015, were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service in January 2024, but have only been revealed now. '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,' prosecutors said in a statement. Former kickboxer Tate, 38, faces 10 charges including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution relating to all three women. His brother, Tristan, 36, has been accused of 11 similar charges against one woman. '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,' prosecutors said. 'However, the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first.' Andrew Tate faces legal action in several countries, including some cases where he is accused alongside his brother. In Romania, the Tate brothers face separate allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. Both men, who have dual British-US nationality, have denied all charges against them. Andrew Tate hit back with a post on the social network X on Wednesday. 'The UK government accuses the 'innocent' while murderers, violent illegals, and corrupt leaders walk free. This is not justice - it's betrayal!,' he wrote. Tate, the figurehead of the online masculinist movement, went to Florida with his brother in February, marking the first time they had left Romania since their 2022 arrest. They travelled to Dubai in April, but returned to Romania a few days ago to report to police as they are required to do. Justice In a separate civil case before the UK High Court, four British women have accused Andrew Tate of rape and coercive control. Tate moved to Romania years ago after first starting a webcam business in Britain. He leapt to fame in 2016 when he appeared on the 'Big Brother' UK reality television show, but was removed after a controversial video emerged. He then turned to social media platforms to promote his often misogynistic and divisive views on how to be successful. Tate is followed by more than 10.7 million people on the social network X, where he shares his vision of masculinity and often homophobic and racist posts. Lawyer Matt Jury, representing the women in the civil case, said he welcomed that 'our authorities are working to ensure the Tates face justice here in the UK -- they cannot be allowed to escape extradition'. But he urged prosecutors to also charge Andrew Tate for the accusations brought by his clients, after prosecutors decided in 2019 not to proceed with a criminal case. The women 'originally filed criminal complaints against him as long ago as 2014 but were failed by the system. They deserve justice, too,' Jury said.
RTHK
5 days ago
- RTHK
Influencer Andrew Tate faces criminal charges for rape
Influencer Andrew Tate faces criminal charges for rape Andrew Tate (R) and his brother Tristan (L) speak to the media in March, as they arrive in Romania back from US. File photo: AFP Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have been charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking, UK prosecutors said on Wednesday. The accusations, which date back to between 2012 to 2015, were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service in January 2024, but have only been revealed now. "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," prosecutors said in a statement. Former kickboxer Tate, 38, faces 10 charges including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution relating to all three women. His brother, Tristan, 36, has been accused of 11 similar charges against one woman. "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," prosecutors said. "However, the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first." Andrew Tate faces legal action in several countries, including some cases where he is accused alongside his brother. In Romania, the Tate brothers face separate allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. Both men, who have dual British-US nationality, have denied all charges against them. Andrew Tate hit back with a post on the social network X on Wednesday. "The UK government accuses the 'innocent' while murderers, violent illegals, and corrupt leaders walk free. This is not justice - it's betrayal!," he wrote. Tate went to Florida with his brother in February, marking the first time they had left Romania since their 2022 arrest. They travelled to Dubai in April, but returned to Romania a few days ago to report to police as they are required to do. In a separate civil case before the UK High Court, four British women have accused Andrew Tate of rape and coercive control. Tate moved to Romania years ago after first starting a webcam business in Britain. He leapt to fame in 2016 when he appeared on the "Big Brother" UK reality television show, but was removed after a controversial video emerged. He then turned to social media platforms to promote his often misogynistic and divisive views on how to be successful. Tate is followed by more than 10.7 million people on the social network X, where he shares his vision of masculinity and often homophobic and racist posts. (AFP)
Int'l Business Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Far-Right Activist Thanks Elon Musk After Being Released From Prison: 'Without X No One Would Have Saw the Truth'
British far-right figure Tommy Robinson thanked Elon Musk after walking out of prison on parole Tuesday, crediting Musk's platform X with helping spread his side of the story about a libel case that landed him behind bars. Robinson—whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon—was serving an 18-month sentence for contempt of court after repeatedly violating a court order prohibiting him from repeating libelous claims about a Syrian refugee, Jamal Hijazi, the BBC reported. In 2018, Robinson falsely accused Hijazi of violent bullying, prompting online abuse and forcing the teenager's family to relocate. Hijazi later won a £100,000 defamation suit against Robinson in 2021. Robinson was released early after the UK High Court accepted arguments from his legal team that he had shown a commitment to follow the injunction going forward. The judge cited a "change in attitude," despite Robinson appearing to show no remorse. Outside the prison, Robinson streamed a live broadcast on X, thanking Musk directly. His documentary "Silenced," which repeats the false claims, was shared widely on the platform. "I have to say a 'thank you' to Elon Musk because without X, if we didn't have X, everyone would just think I lied. No one would've got any other narrative. Fortunately, I think 167 million people saw the truth," Robinson said. BREAKING: Tommy Robinson has just been released from prison, and the first thing he did was thank Elon Musk for allowing free speech on X. — TaraBull (@TaraBull808) May 27, 2025 Musk had previously posted questioning why Robinson was imprisoned, calling for his release. Meanwhile, Robinson says he plans to organize a major rally in London this September and release more films. Free Tommy Robinson!@TRobinsonNewEra — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 2, 2025 Originally published on Latin Times
Mint
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Nirav Modi 10th bail plea rejected: ‘UK courts twice concluded that…'
Dismissing fugitive Nirav Modi's fresh bail plea, the London High Court judge said UK courts have "twice concluded that there is an evidenced prima facie case against the applicant." According to news agency ANI, the court further stated that Nirav Modi's risk of absconding is high. While rejecting Nirav Modi's bail plea on May 15, Justice Michael Fordham at the Royal Courts of Justice said, "And I repeat, after careful evaluation, UK courts have twice concluded that there is an evidenced prima facie case against the applicant." Nirav Modi, 54, had filed a bail application after his extradition to India was allowed by a UK Court earlier. Indian agencies opposed Nirav Modi's bail application before the London High Court. It was his 10th bail petition since his detention in the United Kingdom in 2019. Nirav Modi is the prime accused in the over ₹ 13,800-crore fraud at Punjab National Bank. He was declared a fugitive economic offender by India in December 2019. The ED registered the PMLA case against him and his uncle Mehul Choksi in 2018, with multiple assets seized during investigations. His attempts to block extradition have repeatedly failed, including a plea to the UK Supreme Court in December 2022. British authorities arrested Modi in March 2019, and the UK High Court has already approved his extradition to India. The UK High Court said that Nirav Modi is wanted for trial in India for matters of 'very great seriousness and substance' relating to allegations of economic crime, in which he is said to have been the principal perpetrator, ANI reported. The High Court noted that the allegation is that, as the lead perpetrator, Nirav Modi (acting in conjunction with others) fraudulently induced the PNB to issue documents which allowed money to be withdrawn from foreign banks. "The central points put forward on the applicant's behalf in the earlier extradition proceedings were, that there was a good and lawful explanation for the transfer of the monies to the relevant entities who received those monies; rather than any denial that the monies were in fact transferred," the court noted in the order of May 15. The amounts alleged to have been transferred, induced by the fraud, come to an aggregate amount of 1,015.35 million US dollars, Justice Fordham said. The courts, in the context of the applicant's extradition, have on two occasions assessed the underlying evidence being relied on against the bail applicant. On each occasion, the court has been satisfied that there is a "prima facie case", Fordham said. The court also considered the destruction of a mobile phone in 2018 and interference with witnesses. "Part of what is alleged is that he was criminally responsible for actions in which witnesses were interfered with and evidence was destroyed," the court noted. The Judge further noted, "Also said to have been destroyed was evidence on a computer server in Dubai in February 2018. All of that would have taken place at the time when the Applicant was here in the UK." Earlier this week, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) issued a press release confirming the court's decision. The CBI said, "Fresh Bail Petition filed by Nirav Deepak Modi was rejected by the High Court of Justice, King's Bench Division, London." "The bail arguments were strongly opposed by the Crown Prosecution Service advocate who was ably assisted by a strong CBI team consisting of investigating and law officers who travelled to London for this purpose," the CBI said. The statement added: "Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) could successfully defend the arguments which resulted in rejection of the bail." The statement added, "Nirav Deepak Modi is in UK prison since 19th March 2019. It may be recalled that Neerav Modi is a fugitive economic offender who is wanted for Trial in India in a Bank fraud case of CBI for defrauding Punjab National Bank for Rs. 6498.20 crore." The CBI further stated: "This is his 10th bail petition since his detention in UK which was successfully defended by CBI through Crown Prosecution Service, London." (With inputs from agencies)
