The UK is considering submitting an extradition request to the US for the Tate brothers, according to reports.
Andrew, 38, and his brother Tristan, 36, flew to Florida by private jet from Romania on Thursday, where they are under investigation for sex trafficking.
The siblings credited US president Donald Trump for “feeling safe” upon their return to the US, despite Mr Trump claiming he knew nothing about them.
British home secretary Yvette Cooper is exploring legal options to extradite the pair to the UK, where they also face rape and human trafficking charges, The Daily Telegraph reported.
It comes after Florida governor Ron DeSantis said the pair were not welcome in his state and lawyers were looking at “dealing” with their arrival.
“Florida is not a place where you're welcome with that type of conduct,” he said. “Our attorney general is looking into what jurisdictions we have to deal with this.”
Tate, a self-described misogynist, had been recently released from house arrest but was not allowed to leave Romania.
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- UK 'considering Tate brothers extradition request'
- Andrew and Tristan Tate land in Florida
- Trump denies knowing anything about Tate brothers
- DeSantis says Andrew and Tristan not welcome in Florida
- Andrew Tate says he is 'largely misunderstood'
Four alleged victims of Tate demand extradition to UK
16:07 , Alex CroftVictims of alleged sexual violence by Andrew Tate have called for his extradition from the United States to face justice in the UK.
Four women, who claim they were subjected to sexual violence by Tate between 2013 and 2015, have urged the Home Secretary to request his extradition in order not to fail “all British victims”.
They are bringing a civil case against him at the High Court in the UK, after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided not to prosecute in 2019.
In their statement, the women said: “We urge the UK Government to immediately request Tate’s extradition from the US to the UK to face justice.
“If it doesn’t, it won’t just be us it will be failing, but all British victims of alleged sexual violence.
“We do not doubt the Home Secretary’s personal commitment to victims of sexual violence, but we need action, not words.”
Andrew Tate timeline: From Big Brother assault scandal to human trafficking charges
15:47 , Alex CroftAndrew Tate, the controversial former kickboxing world champion turned social media influencer who is charged with human trafficking in Romania, has left for the US.
Tate, alongside his brother Tristan, were first arrested three years ago on allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. They denied all claims.
The White House reportedly pressured the Romanian government to lift the travel restrictions on the Tate brothers, who are both dual US-UK citizens.
Read a full timeline of the Tate brothers’ life and alleged crimes:
Andrew Tate timeline: From Big Brother assault scandal to human trafficking charges
Trump reason Tates feel safe to return to US, says lawyer
15:15 , Alex CroftPresident Donald Trump is the "primary" reason the Tate brothers feel safe to return to the US, their lawyers reportedly said in a statement.
"As a result, they are excited to call America their home again," Joseph McBride said, according to the BBC.
He added that Andrew and Tristan Tate "plan to return to Romania at the end of March to meet the prosecutor before returning to the United States".
Both brothers have been vocal supporters of Trump, with Romania’s foreign minister recently denying that the US administration had pressured Bucharest to lift travel restrictions.
The US president yesterday told reporters that he knew nothing about the brothers' release.
What controversial comments has Tate made?
13:30 , Alexander ButlerAndrew Tate first rose to prominence after appearing on the reality TV show in 2016, but was removed after six days after a video emerged that appeared to show him attacking a woman.
At the time, the kickboxing champion said the footage had been edited and was a “total lie trying to make me look bad”.
However, his audience has significantly grown over the last decade and he now boasts over 10 million followers on X, after Elon Musk reinstated his account.
He regularly flaunts an ultra-luxurious lifestyle of private jets, cars and yachts, and previously told environmental activist Greta Thunberg that he would send a list of the “respective enormous emissions” of his 33 cars.
His impact in spreading misogyny among young men has been noted, and he has previously described women as “intrinsically lazy” and claimed “there was no such thing as an independent female”.
He also stated that he was “absolutely a misogynist” during an interview, and was previously banned from Twitter for saying women should “bear responsibility” for being sexually assaulted.
As a result of his ideology, he remains banned on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Starmer urged to challenge Trump on ‘US pressure’ over Tate travel ban
13:30 , Alexander ButlerKeir Starmer is facing calls to raise reports Donald Trump’s administration pressed the Romanian government to lift travel restrictions that allowed Andrew Tate to leave the country where he is facing trafficking charges.
Alicia Kearns, the former chair of the Commons foreign affairs committee, said the prime minister had to make clear to Mr Trump that the Tate brothers “have charges to face in Romania and UK”, when he meets the US President in the White House.
The controversial social media influencer, 38, and his brother Tristan, 36, are facing a string of criminal charges in Romania including rape, human trafficking and exploiting women. Both deny all the charges.
How did Andrew Tate make his money?
13:00 , Jabed AhmedSpeculation around Andrew Tate’s wealth varies wildly, with the influencer describing himself as a “self-made multi-millionaire” who earnt his money from the adult entertainment industry and his various online courses.
"I had 75 women working for me in four locations and I was doing $600,000 a month from webcam," he previously said in a podcast interview.
He also wrote on a website: "My job was to meet a girl, go on a few dates, sleep with her, test if she's quality, get her to fall in love with me to where she'd do anything I say and then get her on webcam so we could become rich together."
After his arrest, several of his possessions were seized by the Romanian authorities but he won a legal challenge last year to have them returned. They included a number of luxury cars including two McLarens, four Ferraris, a Maybach, a Maserati and a Lamborghini.
Tate says they are 'largely misunderstood'
13:00 , Alexander ButlerAndrew Tate has claimed that he and his brother are “largely misunderstood.”
”There’s a “lot of opinions about us, a lot of things that go around about us on the internet", he told reporters after arriving in Florida.
"We’ve yet to be convicted of any crime in our lives ever. We have no criminal record anywhere on the planet, ever.”
Last December, a Romanian court ruled that the human trafficking case against the brothers couldn’t go to trial due to “significant procedural flaws” by the prosecution, but the case was sent back to officials for further review.
The brothers also face rape and sexual assault accusations in Britain.
Tate brothers have built relationship with Trump administration
12:44 , Alexander ButlerIt’s not currently known if the Tate brothers are travelling to Florida to meet Donald Trump. The pair have long been vocal supporters of the US president, and have many supporters of their own in his inner circle.
This includes Paul Ingrassia, Mr Trump’s choice for White House liaison for the Department of Justice, and previously one of the lawyers Andrew Tate hired to fight a human trafficking case. Andrew Tate has also been friends with Donald Trump Jr since 2016, who previously called his detention “absolute insanity”.
Close Trump ally Elon Musk also backed Andrew Tate on Twitter / X recently – the platform that he owns – when he said he wanted to “become the prime minister” of the UK.
“He’s not wrong,” replied Musk, to a video in which Andrew Tate accused the country’s political establishment of being “corrupt” and having “failed people generationally”. Both brothers were also both followed by vice-president JD Vance on the platform in December.
Tate brothers to return to Romania next month, source says
12:27 , Alexander ButlerA source close to the two brothers has claimed that Andrew and Tristan Tate are only temporarily heading to Florida, and would be returning to Romania at the end of March to fulfill their judicial control obligations.
They are currently under investigation in Romania on accusations of human trafficking, money laundering, sexual offences and forming an organised crime group.
UK considering Tate brothers extradition request, reports say
11:39 , Alexander ButlerThe UK is considering submitting an extradition request to the US for the Tate brothers, according to reports.
Andrew, 38, and his brother Tristan, 36, flew to Florida by private jet from Romania on Thursday, where they are under investigation for sex trafficking.
The siblings credited US president Donald Trump for “feeling safe” upon their return to the US, despite Mr Trump claiming he knew nothing about them.
British home secretary Yvette Cooper is exploring legal options to extradite the pair to the UK, where they also face rape and human trafficking charges, The Daily Telegraph reported.
Tate brothers have built relationship with Trump administration
11:00 , Alexander ButlerThe pair have long been vocal supporters of the US president, and have many supporters of their own in his inner circle.
This includes Paul Ingrassia, Mr Trump’s choice for White House liaison for the Department of Justice, and previously one of the lawyers Andrew Tate hired to fight a human trafficking case. Andrew Tate has also been friends with Donald Trump Jr since 2016, who previously called his detention “absolute insanity”.
Close Trump ally Elon Musk also backed Andrew Tate on Twitter / X recently – the platform that he owns – when he said he wanted to “become the prime minister” of the UK.
“He’s not wrong,” replied Musk, to a video in which Andrew Tate accused the country’s political establishment of being “corrupt” and having “failed people generationally”. Both brothers were also both followed by vice-president JD Vance on the platform in December.
How did Andrew Tate make his money?
10:25 , Jabed AhmedSpeculation around Andrew Tate’s wealth varies wildly, with the influencer describing himself as a “self-made multi-millionaire” who earnt his money from the adult entertainment industry and his various online courses.
"I had 75 women working for me in four locations and I was doing $600,000 a month from webcam," he previously said in a podcast interview.
He also wrote on a website: "My job was to meet a girl, go on a few dates, sleep with her, test if she's quality, get her to fall in love with me to where she'd do anything I say and then get her on webcam so we could become rich together."
After his arrest, several of his possessions were seized by the Romanian authorities but he won a legal challenge last year to have them returned. They included a number of luxury cars including two McLarens, four Ferraris, a Maybach, a Maserati and a Lamborghini.
Tate brothers seek restraining order against US woman
10:02 , Alexander ButlerControversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate flew into Florida Thursday amid a Romania human trafficking investigation and quickly sought a temporary restraining order against an American woman who had accused the brothers of “luring” her to Romania to “recruit” her into sex work.
The brothers arrived at the Fort Lauderdale airport after a Romanian court ruled they could finally leave the country after more than two years.
The Tates are accused of human trafficking and forming an organized criminal group to sexually exploit women in Romania. Andrew Tate was also charged with rape. The brothers have denied all allegations.
Starmer urged to challenge Trump on ‘US pressure’ over Andrew Tate travel ban
09:35 , Alexander Butler
Starmer urged to challenge Trump on ‘US pressure’ over Andrew Tate travel ban
Who are the Tate brothers? The social media influencers facing trafficking charges
08:59 , Alexander ButlerAndrew Tate timeline: From Big Brother assault scandal to human traffiking charges
Trump says he knows ‘nothing about’ Tate brothers flying back to US
08:30 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarPresident Donald Trump insisted he "knows nothing" about Andrew and Tristan Tate returning to the US on Thursday amid reports of his administration pressing Romanian authorities to lift travel restrictions on the brothers.
Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer brothers, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Thursday after authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings.
Mr Trump on Thursday told reporters at the Oval Office that he did not know anything about the circumstances: “I just know nothing about it. We’ll check it out. We’ll let you know," he said.
More here.
Trump says he knows ‘nothing about’ Tate brothers flying back to US from Romania
Andrew Tate timeline: From Big Brother assault scandal to human traffiking charges
08:13 , Alexander ButlerAndrew Tate timeline: From Big Brother assault scandal to human traffiking charges
Tate brothers seek restraining order against US woman
08:00 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarControversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate flew into Florida Thursday amid a Romania human trafficking investigation and quickly sought a temporary restraining order against an American woman who had accused the brothers of “luring” her to Romania to “recruit” her into sex work.
The brothers arrived at the Fort Lauderdale airport after a Romanian court ruled they could finally leave the country after more than two years.
The Tates are accused of human trafficking and forming an organized criminal group to sexually exploit women in Romania. Andrew Tate was also charged with rape. The brothers have denied all allegations.
More here
Tates seek restraining order against Florida woman who accused them of crime
Starmer urged to challenge Trump on ‘US pressure’ over Tate travel ban
07:30 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarKeir Starmer is facing calls to raise reports Donald Trump’s administration pressed the Romanian government to lift travel restrictions that allowed Andrew Tate to leave the country where he is facing trafficking charges.
Alicia Kearns, the former chair of the Commons foreign affairs committee, said the prime minister had to make clear to Mr Trump that the Tate brothers “have charges to face in Romania and UK”, when he meets the US President in the White House.
The controversial social media influencer, 38, and his brother Tristan, 36, are facing a string of criminal charges in Romania including rape, human trafficking and exploiting women. Both deny all the charges.
Kate Devlin reports.
Starmer urged to challenge Trump on ‘US pressure’ over Andrew Tate travel ban
What is the status of court proceedings against them?
07:00 , Jabed AhmedBoth brothers are charged with human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women in Romania, and were first arrested in late 2022 alongside two women.
They have repeatedly denied the charges against them, and after a period in custody, they were released under house arrest.
In December a court in Bucharest ruled that the case against the Tates and the two Romanian women could not go to trial because of multiple legal and procedural irregularities on the part of the prosecutors.
That decision by the Bucharest Court of Appeal was a huge setback for Romania's anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, but it did not mean the defendants could walk free.
The case has not been closed, and there is also a separate legal case against the brothers in Romania.
Andrew Tate: A timeline of his rise and fall
06:30 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarAndrew Tate, the controversial former kickboxing world champion turned social media influencer who is charged with human trafficking in Romania, has arrived in the US.
Tate, alongside his brother Tristan, were first arrested three years ago on allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. They denied all claims.
More here.
Women who have accused Tate of rape say news has 'retraumatised' them
06:00 , Jabed AhmedFour women who have accused Tate of rape and coercive control and have brought a civil claim against him in the UK have said the news has left them “retraumatised”.
In a joint statement, they said: “We are in disbelief and feel retraumatised by the news that the Romanian authorities have given into pressure from the Trump administration to allow Andrew Tate to travel around Europe and to the US.
“We can only hope that the British authorities finally take action, do something about this terrifying unfolding situation and ensure he faces justice in the UK.”
Trump reason Tates feel safe to return to US, says lawyer
05:30 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarPesident Donald Trump is the "primary" reason the Tate brothers feel safe to return to the US, their lawyers reportedly said in a statement.
"As a result, they are excited to call America their home again," Joseph McBride said, according to the BBC.
He added that Andrew and Tristan Tate "plan to return to Romania at the end of March to meet the prosecutor before returning to the United States".
Both brothers have been vocal supporters of Trump, with Romania’s foreign minister recently denying that the US administration had pressured Bucharest to lift travel restrictions.
The US president yesterday told reporters that he knew nothing about the brothers' release.
Tate says they are 'largely misunderstood'
05:24 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarAndrew Tate has claimed that he and his brother are “largely misunderstood.”
”There’s a “lot of opinions about us, a lot of things that go around about us on the internet", he told reporters after arriving in Florida.
"We’ve yet to be convicted of any crime in our lives ever. We have no criminal record anywhere on the planet, ever.”
Last December, a Romanian court ruled that the human trafficking case against the brothers couldn’t go to trial due to “significant procedural flaws” by the prosecution, but the case was sent back to officials for further review.
The brothers also face rape and sexual aggression accusations in Britain.
What controversial comments has Tate made?
05:00 , Jabed AhmedAndrew Tate first rose to prominence after appearing on the reality TV show in 2016, but was removed after six days after a video emerged that appeared to show him attacking a woman.
At the time, the kickboxing champion said the footage had been edited and was a “total lie trying to make me look bad”.
However, his audience has significantly grown over the last decade and he now boasts over 10 million followers on X, after Elon Musk reinstated his account.
He regularly flaunts an ultra-luxurious lifestyle of private jets, cars and yachts, and previously told environmental activist Greta Thunberg that he would send a list of the “respective enormous emissions” of his 33 cars.
His impact in spreading misogyny among young men has been noted, and he has previously described women as “intrinsically lazy” and claimed “there was no such thing as an independent female”.
He also stated that he was “absolutely a misogynist” during an interview, and was previously banned from Twitter for saying women should “bear responsibility” for being sexually assaulted.
As a result of his ideology, he remains banned on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
'I just know nothing about it,' says Trump on Tates's visit
03:45 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarUS president Donald Trump said he knows nothing about his administration pressuring the Romanian government to release Andrew or Tristan Tate.
Mr Trump told reporters yesterday in the Oval Office that he did not know anything about the circumstances: “I just know nothing about it. We’ll check it out. We’ll let you know.”
The Tates’s departure came after Romanian foreign minister Emil Hurezeanu said this month that a Trump administration official expressed interest in the brothers’ case at the recent Munich Security Conference.
The minister insisted no pressure was applied to lift restrictions on the Tates after a Financial Times report on the meeting caused a stir in Romania.
Florida's attorney general will conduct inquiry into Tate brothers
03:11 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarAfter Andrew and Tristan Tate arrived in Florida, state attorney general James Uthmeier said in a social media post that his office would conduct a “preliminary inquiry” into them.
“Florida has zero tolerance for human trafficking and violence against women. If any of these alleged crimes trigger Florida jurisdiction, we will hold them accountable,” said Uthmeier, an appointee of Republican governor Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis earlier said the Tate brothers were not welcome in the state. “No, Florida is not a place where you're welcome with that type of conduct,” he said.
Tate brothers have built relationship with Trump administration
03:00 , Jabed AhmedThe pair have long been vocal supporters of the US president, and have many supporters of their own in his inner circle.
This includes Paul Ingrassia, Mr Trump’s choice for White House liaison for the Department of Justice, and previously one of the lawyers Andrew Tate hired to fight a human trafficking case. Andrew Tate has also been friends with Donald Trump Jr since 2016, who previously called his detention “absolute insanity”.
Close Trump ally Elon Musk also backed Andrew Tate on Twitter / X recently – the platform that he owns – when he said he wanted to “become the prime minister” of the UK.
“He’s not wrong,” replied Musk, to a video in which Andrew Tate accused the country’s political establishment of being “corrupt” and having “failed people generationally”. Both brothers were also both followed by vice-president JD Vance on the platform in December.
Northern Ireland MP launched legal action against Tate
01:00 , Jabed AhmedIn January, Northern Ireland MP Sorcha Eastwood launched legal action against Andrew Tate and his brother over social media posts.
A lawyer for the Alliance Party MP said the posts were made on Friday, the day after she had told MPs that she was a “survivor of abuse” and had received rape threats.
Kevin Winters of KRW Law said: “We act on behalf of Sorcha Eastwood MP.
“We are instructed to issue legal proceedings against Andrew and Tristan Tate over their continued publication of social media postings on 10 January 2025.
“We can confirm service of correspondence on today’s date to their solicitors. In light of the sensitivities of the issues engaged, we have no further comment at this stage.”
His comments on social media came after Ms Eastwood told the House of Commons that a member of the public “came up and said they wanted to rape me” during a school visit she was leading at Stormont.
Lawyer for four alleged victims say news is 'dismaying'
Thursday 27 February 2025 23:00 , Jabed AhmedA lawyer representing four women who have accused Andrew Tate of rape and coercive control in the UK has said the news is “disgusting and dismaying”.
Matthew Jury, their solicitor at McCue Jury & Partners, said: "The news that pressure by the Trump administration has led to Andrew Tate, and his brother Tristan, being allowed to leave Romania by its authorities is equal parts disgusting and dismaying."
He added: "The UK government knew this might happen more than a week ago. The fact that nothing seems to have been done to prevent it is concerning. One can only hope action will now be taken.
“Given that Prime Minister Starmer is in the US today to meet with President Trump, perhaps his team may take the opportunity to raise this issue."
What criminal and civil cases does Andrew Tate face?
Thursday 27 February 2025 22:00 , Jabed AhmedThe pair were first arrested by Romanian authorities three years ago, and face trial for on allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. They deny all of the claims.
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 brothers, who both hold dual UK-US nationality, are also subject to a European arrest warrant secured by Bedfordshire Police for allegations of rape and human trafficking. Those allegations, which the two brothers “unequivocally deny”, date back to 2012-2015.
Four women have also accused Tate of rape and coercive control and have brought a civil claim against him in the UK.
It is understood that the brothers still remain under investigation and are expected to return to Romania at the end of March. Their lawyer Eugen Vidineac said earlier this year that the brothers remain “dedicated to clearing their names and reputation”.
Tate brothers trip to US is a 'slap in the face', says law firm
Thursday 27 February 2025 21:00 , Jabed AhmedThe law firm representing a woman who has filed a civil claim against the Tate brothers in the US has said the end of his travel ban is a “slap in the face”.
National Center on Sexual Exploitation Senior Vice President and Director of the Law Center Dani Pinter said: “It seems clear the U.S. intervened in Romania to assist the Tate brothers who are being prosecuted for sex trafficking over 35 women including minors. This is a slap in the face to all the victims of the Tate brothers especially the U.S. victim who is not being protected by her country.
“On the same day the Epstein list is to be released, the U.S. government is facilitating American shelter for well-connected predators yet again. How are our memories so short? Epstein was also investigated and prosecuted in 2008 when the DOJ intervened to give him a sweetheart deal. Like Epstein, there is documented evidence the Tate brothers abused minors.
“We will not stop fighting for justice for Jane Doe and all the victims of Andrew and Tristan Tate. We demand the United States investigate and prosecute the Tate brothers for the sexual exploitation of minors abroad and sex trafficking.”
The woman in question, who is an American citizen, has filed the countersuit in Florida, after the Tate brothers filed a lawsuit against her for cooperating with the Romanian authorities.
What assets have been returned to the Tate brothers?
Thursday 27 February 2025 20:00 , Jabed AhmedA spokesperson for the brothers has said that a Romanian court has returned some of their seized assets, including properties and vehicles.
The list of assets they say have been returned includes:
- Five properties and a partial share of another property
- Six cars: an Audi A5, Nissan Murano, Lada 1500, Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse, Audi RS 7 Sportback and a Ferrari 488 GTB
- All previously frozen bank accounts have been unfrozen
- Company shares, including a 100 per cent stake in real-estate company called War Room Vegas
What led to the travel ban being lifted?
Thursday 27 February 2025 19:17 , Jabed AhmedDIICOT, Romania’s anti-organized crime agency, said in a statement Thursday that prosecutors approved a “request to modify the obligation preventing the defendants from leaving Romania,” but that judicial control measures remained in place. The agency didn’t say who had made the request.
The control measures include the requirement to "appear before judicial authorities whenever summoned,” the statement read.
The agency said the Tates were "warned that deliberately violating these obligations may result in judicial control being replaced with a stricter deprivation of liberty measure.”
Their departure came after Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu said this month that a U.S. official in the current Trump administration had expressed interest in the brothers’ legal case in Romania at the Munich Security Conference. The minister insisted it didn’t amount to pressure.
Andrew Tate: A timeline of his rise and fall
Thursday 27 February 2025 18:59Full Andrew Tate statement from outside airport
Thursday 27 February 2025 18:39 , Jabed AhmedAndrew Tate has said he is “misunderstood” and criticised “media spin” in a statement after landing in the US.
Speaking to reporters outside Fort Lauderdale airport, Florida, alongside his brother, he said: “We live in a democratic society where it’s innocent until proven guilty and I think my brother and I are largely misunderstood.
“There’s a lot of opinions about us, a lot of things that go around about us on the internet.
“We’ve yet to be convicted of any crime in our lives ever, we have no criminal record anywhere on the planet, ever.
“Our case was dismissed on the 19th of December in Romania under the Biden administration, and our prosecutor recently decided, because we have no active indictment in court, to let us go and return.
“This is a democratic society.
“It’s supposed to be innocent until proven guilty, as my brother and I are, and I think it’s extremely important that we stop allowing media spin, wrap up smears, lies, or carefully constructed narratives from George Soros-funded operations trying to destroy the reputations of good people who have no intention to do anything other than follow the law.”
What are the Tate brothers charged with in Romania?
Thursday 27 February 2025 18:21 , Jabed AhmedThe Tate brothers and two Romanian women were arrested in Bucharest in late 2022.
The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism alleged the four defendants formed a criminal group in 2021 “in order to commit the crime of human trafficking” in Romania as well as the United States and Britain.
They were initially formally indicted last year. In April, the Bucharest Tribunal ruled that a trial could start but didn’t set a date.
In December, a court in Bucharest ruled that the case against the Tates and the two Romanian women couldn’t go to trial because of multiple legal and procedural irregularities on the part of the prosecutors.
The case hasn’t been closed, and there is also a separate legal case against the brothers in Romania.
Andrew Tate has repeatedly claimed that prosecutors in Romania have no evidence against him and that there is a political conspiracy to silence him. But they were charged with forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, among other charges.
Trump says he knows 'nothing' about Tate case
Thursday 27 February 2025 18:12 , Jabed AhmedDonald Trump has said he knows ‘nothing’ about the Andrew Tate case and Romania.
He said this in a meeting with the UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Sir Keir meanwhile said it is “important justice is done” in reference to the Tates’.
Watch | Andrew Tate breaks silence as brothers arrive in Florida after travel ban lifted
Thursday 27 February 2025 17:58 , Jabed AhmedTate criticises 'media spin'
Thursday 27 February 2025 17:49 , Jabed AhmedAndrew Tate said there is a need to stop "media spin", "smears" and "lies" from "trying to destroy the reputations of good people".
Andrew Tate says he is innocent until proven guilty
Thursday 27 February 2025 17:43 , Jabed AhmedSpeaking outside the airport, Andrew Tate said he and Tristan are “innocent until proven guilty”.
Pictured | Andrew Tate speaks outside of airport
Thursday 27 February 2025 17:39 , Jabed Ahmed
Pictured | The cars given back to Andrew Tate by Romanian authorities
Thursday 27 February 2025 17:28 , Jabed Ahmed
Watch live: Andrew and Tristan Tate expected to arrive at Florida airport after travel ban lifted
Thursday 27 February 2025 17:00 , Jabed Ahmed
Watch live: Andrew and Tristan Tate expected to arrive at Florida airport
Starmer urged to challenge Trump on ‘US pressure’ over Andrew Tate travel ban
Thursday 27 February 2025 16:52 , Jabed AhmedStarmer urged to challenge Trump on ‘US pressure’ over Andrew Tate travel ban
Tate brothers land in Florida
Thursday 27 February 2025 16:31 , Jabed AhmedSocial media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in the US after a travel ban imposed on the pair during a human trafficking investigation was lifted.
The brothers departed from Bucharest and arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Thursday.
Florida governor says Tates not welcome in state
Thursday 27 February 2025 16:22 , Jabed AhmedFlorida Governer Ron DeSantis has said the Tate brothers are not welcome in the state, ahead of them landing.
“No, Florida is not a place where you're welcome with that type of conduct,” he said at a press conference.
He added: “Our Attorney General, James Uthmeier, is looking into what state hooks and jurisdictions we have to deal with this.”
DeSantis added he was not aware they were landing in the state and that he found out through the media.
Why is Andrew Tate flying to Florida – and does Trump have anything to do with it?
Thursday 27 February 2025 16:00 , Holly EvansAndrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania for the US today after a travel ban on them was lifted.
The Trump administration had reportedly pressed the Romanian government to lift travel restrictions on the brothers earlier this month.
The pair were first arrested by Romanian authorities three years ago, and face trial for on allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. They deny all of the claims.
Read the full article here:
Why is Andrew Tate flying to Florida – and does Trump have anything to do with it?
What assets have been returned to the Tate brothers?
Thursday 27 February 2025 15:58 , Holly EvansA spokesperson for the brothers has said that a Romanian court has returned some of their seized assets, including properties and vehicles.
The list of assets they say have been returned includes:
- Five properties and a partial share of another property
- Six cars: an Audi A5, Nissan Murano, Lada 1500, Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse, Audi RS 7 Sportback and a Ferrari 488 GTB
- All previously frozen bank accounts have been unfrozen
- Company shares, including a 100 per cent stake in real-estate company called War Room Vegas
Flight to Florida now in final hour
Thursday 27 February 2025 15:36 , Holly EvansThe private jet carrying Andrew and Tristan Tate is now in its final hour, and is currently nearing the Florida coast.
It is currently due to land at around 4pm GMT (11am local time).
Tory shadow minister calls for Starmer to discuss Tate with Trump
Thursday 27 February 2025 15:35 , Holly EvansA Tory MP has called for Starmer to “make clear” to Trump that the Tate brothers face criminal charges in both the UK and Romania.
Alicia Kearns, the shadow minister for safeguarding and preventing violence against women, said: “It is wrong for the US to in any way pressure Romania, who at this time will be anxious about what any Ukraine “deal” means for their security, to release Tate. Tate was not arbitrarily detained.
“As @RobertJenrick has said, we have an extradition treaty with the US. Starmer must make clear to Trump today that the Tate brothers have charges to face in Romania and UK.”
It is wrong for the US to in any way pressure Romania, who at this time will be anxious about what any Ukraine “deal” means for their security, to release Tate.
— Alicia Kearns MP (@aliciakearns) February 27, 2025
Tate was not arbitrarily detained.
As @RobertJenrick has said, we have an extradition treaty with the US.
Starmer… https://t.co/Z8jAlMIdXF
Tate brothers trip to US is a 'slap in the face', says law firm
Thursday 27 February 2025 15:19 , Holly EvansThe law firm representing a woman who has filed a civil claim against the Tate brothers in the US has said the end of his travel ban is a “slap in the face”.
National Center on Sexual Exploitation Senior Vice President and Director of the Law Center Dani Pinter said, “It seems clear the U.S. intervened in Romania to assist the Tate brothers who are being prosecuted for sex trafficking over 35 women including minors. This is a slap in the face to all the victims of the Tate brothers especially the U.S. victim who is not being protected by her country.
“On the same day the Epstein list is to be released, the U.S. government is facilitating American shelter for well-connected predators yet again. How are our memories so short? Epstein was also investigated and prosecuted in 2008 when the DOJ intervened to give him a sweetheart deal. Like Epstein, there is documented evidence the Tate brothers abused minors.
“We will not stop fighting for justice for Jane Doe and all the victims of Andrew and Tristan Tate. We demand the United States investigate and prosecute the Tate brothers for the sexual exploitation of minors abroad and sex trafficking.”
The woman in question, who is an American citizen, has filed the countersuit in Florida, after the Tate brothers filed a lawsuit against her for cooperating with the Romanian authorities.
