Controversial internet personalities and former kickboxing athletes Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have allegedly been apprehended in Romania for the second time. They were initially detained in December 2022 (before being released later in 2023) for allegations involving sexual crimes and trafficking.
Now, the Tate brothers find themselves once again facing incarceration as they are under investigation for sexual charges based on an arrest warrant issued by Great Britain.
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What are the charges against Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate?
Andrew Tate, aged 37, and Tristan Tate, aged 35, have been arrested once again in Romania on allegations of sexual aggression. Reports indicate that they were apprehended on Monday night (March 11), with the charges dating back to 2012. It's worth noting that they were also live on their Rumble stream yesterday.
While the Directorate carried out their initial arrest for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism, this time, the Tate brothers were served a European arrest warrant by UK authorities. An investigation regarding the charges they face is currently pending.
As mentioned earlier, the primary charges levied against them involve sexual aggression. This was confirmed by one of Tate's spokespersons. They stated:
“Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were forcibly detained for 24 hours and handed a European arrest warrant by UK authorities. The charges, dating back to 2012-2015, include allegations of sexual aggression."
Romanian journalists and media have also reported this new development (translated to English via Google):
According to reports, controversial internet figures Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate are expected to stay in detention for a minimum of 24 hours after the arrest warrants issued by Great Britain (translated to English via Google):
According to sources, the Tate brothers are scheduled to appear in an appeal court in Bucharest at 12 PM local time on March 12. The Court of Appeal is set to make a crucial decision today regarding the execution of the mandate:
What has Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate's PR said?
There hasn't been any direct statement from either Andrew Tate or Tristan Tate. However, one of their PR representatives has spoken on behalf of the brothers, categorically denying the allegations. They said (transcript via Sky News):
"(We are) fully committed to challenging these accusations with unwavering determination and resolve."
The outcome of the court's decision remains uncertain at this point. As the legal proceedings unfold, additional updates will be provided as events progress.
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