A travel ban has been lifted for influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are both charged with human trafficking in Romania. The brothers, who are dual U.S.-British citizens, are known for their online presence and avid support of President Donald Trump.
Who are the Tate Brothers?
Andrew Tate, 38, and Tristan Tate, 36, are former professional kickboxers with a significant following on social media. Andrew Tate has over 10 million followers and runs an online academy where he claims to teach young men how to achieve financial success and attract women. Tristan Tate is also a former kickboxer.
Charges in Romania
The Tate brothers, along with two Romanian women, were arrested in Bucharest in late 2022 on charges of forming a criminal group for human trafficking in Romania, the United States, and Britain. Despite legal and procedural irregularities, the case against them has not been closed, and a separate legal case is ongoing in Romania.
Travel Ban Lifted
The travel ban was lifted after a request to modify the obligation preventing the defendants from leaving Romania was approved by prosecutors. However, judicial control measures remain in place, requiring the Tates to appear before authorities when summoned. Their departure followed an expression of interest in their case by a U.S. official at a security conference.
Defamation Case in Florida
A defamation lawsuit brought by the Tate brothers against a woman who accused them of imprisoning her in Romania is ongoing in Florida. A hearing was held to address a motion seeking a delay in the lawsuit to allow proceedings in Romania to continue.
Overall, the Tate brothers' legal situation remains complex, with ongoing cases in both Romania and the United States.
