In brief
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan appeared in a federal court in Miami to begin extradition proceedings to the United Kingdom. The Crown Prosecution Service announced 38 new charges that now total 59, covering rape, sex trafficking and other offences. Their lawyers vowed to fight the extradition, which could take about 60 days and ultimately be decided by the Trump administration. The brothers have been held in a Florida jail since their arrest on a Saturday, and the case highlights how U.K. and U.S. authorities are coordinating on a multi‑country criminal investigation.
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan appeared in a federal courtroom in Miami to begin extradition proceedings to the United Kingdom. They were handcuffed and wearing prison uniforms during the hearing, and they answered only when asked if they understood their rights, replying together with a simple "yes your honour."
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has now announced 38 new charges against the brothers, raising their total to 59. These allegations range from rape and sex trafficking to human trafficking and forming an organised group to exploit women. The charges span incidents that occurred between July 2010 and August 2017.
A lawyer for the brothers, Joe McBride, said the men would fight extradition and called the accusations "garbage" and a "stitch up job." He likened the case to a political kidnapping and compared it to perceived witch hunts against former U.S. President Donald Trump.
McBride estimates the extradition process could take around 60 days, with the next court hearing set for July 27. Any final decision would ultimately rest with the Trump administration.
The brothers, dual citizens of Britain and the United States, have been in the U.S. since 2025 when Romanian prosecutors lifted a travel ban against them. They remain required to check in with Romanian authorities while the U.K. case progresses through procedural hurdles.
