In a self-published memoir, Southern details a disturbing encounter with Tate, who vehemently denies the allegations, calling them false.
Lauren Southern Alleges Assault by Andrew Tate in New Memoir
Lauren Southern Alleges Assault by Andrew Tate in New Memoir
Former right-wing commentator recounts alleged incident in Bucharest, prompting legal backlash from Tate's representative.
In February 2018, Lauren Southern, a controversial Canadian political influencer, crossed paths with Andrew Tate during a trip to Bucharest. At the time, Ms. Southern was rapidly rising in the media landscape with incendiary content targeting feminists and immigrants, while Mr. Tate, a kickboxer of British-American descent, was cultivating his reputation for an exaggerated masculine persona, well before allegations of sexual misconduct and human trafficking became public knowledge.
In the recently released memoir titled “This Is Not Real Life,” Southern alleges that Tate assaulted and strangled her while she was intoxicated in a hotel room. The troubling account was disclosed on her Substack platform, as part of promotional efforts for her book. Although Southern declined to elaborate on her allegations, she provided evidence in the form of a 2018 hospital report from Toronto, where she claims to have sought medical attention after the incident. The report, dated February 28, 2018, includes a nurse's notes that refer to an assault and strangulation by a "30-year-old man" during her trip to Romania, although patient privacy laws prevented further authentication by the hospital.
Southern's account is supported by two individuals who were traveling with her at the time, both of whom confirmed to the media that she recounted an assault by Tate the following morning after her encounter. As the allegations provoke significant public interest, Tate's legal representation has responded by vehemently denying Southern's claims, asserting that she is "lying through her teeth." This latest development in the ongoing saga surrounding Tate's controversial public persona adds another layer to his already tumultuous narrative.
In the recently released memoir titled “This Is Not Real Life,” Southern alleges that Tate assaulted and strangled her while she was intoxicated in a hotel room. The troubling account was disclosed on her Substack platform, as part of promotional efforts for her book. Although Southern declined to elaborate on her allegations, she provided evidence in the form of a 2018 hospital report from Toronto, where she claims to have sought medical attention after the incident. The report, dated February 28, 2018, includes a nurse's notes that refer to an assault and strangulation by a "30-year-old man" during her trip to Romania, although patient privacy laws prevented further authentication by the hospital.
Southern's account is supported by two individuals who were traveling with her at the time, both of whom confirmed to the media that she recounted an assault by Tate the following morning after her encounter. As the allegations provoke significant public interest, Tate's legal representation has responded by vehemently denying Southern's claims, asserting that she is "lying through her teeth." This latest development in the ongoing saga surrounding Tate's controversial public persona adds another layer to his already tumultuous narrative.
