Andrew Tate will be tried in Romania for rape, human trafficking And criminal association. Together with the 37-year-old former world champion of kickboxing And influencers (who became famous for his web videos focusing on misogynist, racist and homophobic topics) were sent to trial for the same crimes on brother Tristan and 2 other collaborators.
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan tried in Romania
Influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate has the dual British and US citizenshipbut for several years lives in Romaniawhere he will be tried in Romania for rape, human trafficking and criminal conspiracy together with his brother and two other people.
As explained by The postalthough the two had already been indicted in June 2023, the Bucharest court had not yet decided on the start of the trial, preferring to take time to be able to thoroughly analyze the charges against them.
Andrew Tate after the hearing on the British arrest warrant at the Bucharest Court of Appeal
at the end of this period, on Friday 26 April, finally, the Bucharest court decided the beginning of the process.
Who is Andrew Tate
Emory Andrew Tate III he was born the December 1, 1986 in Chicago. His father, Emory, was a champion of chess. His son, who learned to play at 5 years old, however preferred kickboxing, achieving great results: the former wrestler is three-time ISKA world champion.
With his in-ring career over, Tate began to deliver paid courses and subscriptions on its sitebecoming a real influencers.
In August 2022 he was banned from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok And YouTube due to content misogynistic, sexist And racists, complete with incitement to violence and victim blaming (victim blaming) towards victims of sexual violence. Soon after, Tate decided to delete his account as well Twitch.
Prison, house arrest and freedom
The Tate brothers, after serving a few months in prison, were placed under arrest House arrest, and then returned to freedom with some limitations: they could not leave Romania until the following 2 October, they had to report to the police if summoned and communicate any change of residence. The two were also unable to come into contact with people and witnesses involved in the investigation.
Despite this, Andrew and Tristan Tate are then were arrested again in Romania last March 11, following the issuance of an international arrest warrant issued by the United Kingdom. The charges, dating back to a period between 2012 and 2015, were of sexual assault.
The United Kingdom has requested the extradition of the two Tate brothers. and the Bucharest Court of Appeal gave a favorable opinion, establishing however that the surrender of the two can only take place after the conclusion of the other trial to which they must be subjected in Romania. Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are currently at large, they still deny responsibility for all crimes of which they are accused.
Photo source: ANSA
