Andrew and Tristan Tate will return to UK to face fees, lawyer says

[ad_1] Andrew and Tristan Tate will return to the UK to face 21 legal fees as soon as proceedings in opposition to them in Romania have concluded, their attorneys have stated.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stated on Wednesday that it had authorised fees together with rape, precise bodily hurt and human trafficking in opposition to the brothers in 2024, earlier than an extradition warrant was issued to convey them again from Romania.

Authorities in Romania are investigating the 2 British-People in a separate case, in relation to various fees which they deny.

In a press release on Thursday, attorneys for the Tates stated that "as soon as these proceedings are concluded of their entirety then they may return to face UK allegations".

Beforehand, the brothers' authorized representatives stated that UK allegations dated again to between 2012 and 2015.

On the time of an arrest warrant obtained by Bedfordshire Police in March 2024, the Tates stated they "categorically reject all fees" and had been "very harmless males".

A Romanian courtroom has already dominated that the brothers could possibly be extradited to UK following the tip of any trial there, for which there is no such thing as a clear timescale at present, and the CPS said "domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first" .

The CPS stated Andrew Tate, a 38-year-old influencer and former kickboxer, faces 10 fees related to 3 alleged victims, together with rape, precise bodily hurt, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for acquire.

Tristan Tate, 36, faces 11 fees related to at least one alleged sufferer, together with rape, precise bodily hurt and human trafficking.

The CPS's charging resolution got here after it acquired a file of proof from Bedfordshire Police.

Responding to the allegations on the Tates' behalf, their solicitors stated there had been a "huge quantity of misinformation within the media concerning the allegations confronted by our shoppers" and that they had been being topic to "a trial by media".

A press release added: "No matter your views, it have to be the case that everybody that's tried in England and Wales has the expectation of a good trial."

They added that "UK prosecutors refuse to present even probably the most fundamental data to permit our shoppers to grasp the allegations they face".

The BBC has been advised the CPS believes it's totally complying with its function in accordance with disclosure obligations.

In recent times, Andrew, a self-described misogynist, has constructed a large on-line presence, together with greater than 10 million followers on X, sharing his way of life of quick vehicles, non-public jets, and yachts.

The pair had been each born within the US however moved to Luton within the UK with their mom after their dad and mom divorced.

Since first being arrested in Romania by the Romanian authorities in December 2022, with Andrew accused of rape and human trafficking and Tristan suspected of human trafficking, the pair have largely been underneath journey restrictions within the nation.

They then confronted additional allegations in Romania in August 2024 together with intercourse with a minor and trafficking underage individuals, all of which they deny.

Earlier this yr they unexpectedly had their journey ban lifted and visited Florida within the US, earlier than returning to Romania lower than a month later in March 2025.

British authorities confronted criticism for allegedly not requesting an extradition to the UK whereas they had been in Florida, after authorities there stated they'd have authorized it, however the BBC understands that this was to keep away from subverting the UK-Romania association.