Andrew Tate has been accused of “violent sexual and physical assaults” of three women in the UK in a civil suit launched by the alleged survivors.
The three women, in their late 20s and early 30s, claim the attacks took place between 2013 and 2016 while Tate was living in the UK.
Their claims relate to personal injury and psychiatric harm as a result of alleged violent sexual and physical assault as well as coercive control.
Tate who has been based mainly in Romania since 2017, is an online influencer and self-described misogynist who has built up a following of millions of fans, particularly among young men drawn to his hyper-macho image.
The Tate brothers were detained in Romania in December amid allegations of rape, people trafficking and forming an organised crime group. Both have denied wrongdoing.
The former kickboxer, 36, and his brother were recently released from prison and placed under house arrest after winning an appeal over their detention.
In a crowdfunder launched to raise £50,000 for legal costs, the three women said: “We are three survivors of Andrew Tate’s violent and misogynistic ideology.
“During his time in the UK, Tate subjected us and other women to serious and violent sexual and physical assaults. Despite facing prosecution in Romania, he has never been held accountable for his crimes in the UK. We believe that many of his victims have yet to come forward, and it is time for the English justice system to hold him responsible for his actions.
“We want to show them that we, as survivors, can stand up to him and that every one of his despicable acts has consequences.”
Matthew Jury, a managing partner of McCue Jury & Partners representing the women, said: “We are honoured to have been entrusted with this important case. Our clients’ bravery in coming forward to tell their stories and hold Tate to account is remarkable, and they hope it will empower other victims and survivors to come forward and join them.
“Perhaps focusing on the victims’ stories, rather than Tate’s misogynistic rants, will also mean his followers will come to understand his true nature. That rather than being a champion of masculinity, he is simply an exploitative coward who likes to hurt women.”
Danielle Vincent, Senior Associate at Hugh James Solicitors, added: “It is a stark warning to those who behave in such manner or look up to Tate, that they could incur life long restrictions in regards to jobs they can do, places they can travel and losing their life fortunes to behave in the same manner.
“When survivors are strong enough to come out and publicly disclose their abuse, it often gives others the strength to come forward also. There could be many others reading these articles that will subsequently come forward. We would encourage anyone who has been impacted by Tate, to report to the police.”
A spokesperson for Andrew Tate told The Guardian: “We are concerned that the intention of suing was first communicated to the mainstream press and not to Andrew Tate or his legal team.
“Andrew Tate vehemently denies these allegations, which he was completely unaware of until today, and is saddened that the press chooses to act as a facilitator for opportunistic attempts by women for monetary gain.”
