Andrew Tate prison release update: Star influencer to remain in jail as Romanian Court rejects fresh bail application

Andrew Tate's prolonged detention in a Romanian prison took a dramatic turn following reports that his appeal against preventive detention will be heard in court. The controversial influencer, his brother Tristan, and two convicted accomplices have been arrested in Romania on allegations of human trafficking and forming an organized crime ring.

The Tate brothers' custody has been extended three times since their arrest in December 2022. Romanian authorities can detain him without official charges for up to 180 days. His team announced earlier this week that their appeal against Andrew Tate's preventive detention will be heard on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, while his brother's case will be heard on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Unfortunately, for them, the court has denied their request to end their preventative detention. According to BBC News, a spokesperson for Andrew Tate has stated that the verdict is disappointing and that their team will appeal the hearing. This is the fifth time that Tate has had his appeal for release denied.

For a long time, Tate's attorneys have maintained that the use of preventative detention against their client is excessively harsh, especially given the availability of alternatives such as house arrest. The judges have been divided on this issue because they fear that releasing Tate will disrupt public order. They also fear that this might give the controversial influencer an opportunity to flee the country or tamper with witnesses or evidence.

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Andrew Tate says he misses his freedom but recognizes that he is undergoing a test from God

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been held in a Romanian prison since December 2022 as part of an investigation into charges of sexual assault, organized crime, and human trafficking.

While schools, parents, and the government are urging young men to understand the ideology Tate is fostering, his fans continue to hold him on a pedestal despite ongoing claims. They believe that Tate's wrongful conviction and imprisonment are the result of a coordinated effort to frame him. They also believe his lengthy arrest is due to his history of exposing the authoritarian structure and his unrepentant political stance.

According to Andrew Tate, everything that has happened up to this point has been a test from God, a chance to prove his mental fortitude. He wrote on Twitter:

"God tests his favorite creations with the hardest battles. It is an opportunity to show God how strong you are. It's an audition to showcase your brilliance. I am human. I miss my family. I miss my freedom. But I also understand [that] life as a man is a struggle and a pain."

Check out his tweet below: