The Tate brothers arrested by US Marshals in Miami on UK extradition request over rape and sex trafficking charges

The U.S. Marshals Service arrested social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on Saturday, following an extradition request from the United Kingdom following an investigation into sexual offenses reported by seven victims, according to the United Kingdom’s Crown Prosecution Service.

UK authorities accused the brothers of abusing women in the Eastern England region, just north of London, between 2010 and 2017.

Andrew Tate self-proclaimed misogynist The artist, who has billions of views online, faces 42 charges, including rape, human trafficking, indecent images of children and assault. United Kingdom Crown Prosecution Service And Bedfordshire Police. Tristan Tate faces 17 charges, including sexual assault, rape and trafficking, authorities said.

Bedfordshire Deputy Chief Constable Karena Thomas said: “Officers from our major crime unit are working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service and both national and international law enforcement as part of this complex investigation.” he said.

The Justice Department confirmed that the U.S. Marshals arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate “pursuant to extradition proceedings,” adding that the arrests were “made in accordance with agreements and law enforcement agreements governing Justice Department extraditions.”

The brothers will appear in Miami federal court on Monday, their attorney, Joeseph McBride, told CNN on Sunday. McBride added that the brothers are expected to reject the extradition request.

Saying that the brothers were innocent, McBride criticized Britain’s request for extradition.

“There is a long-standing agreement between the UK and Romanian governments that the UK will not seek extradition while proceedings in Romania are ongoing,” McBride said. he said. “These proceedings are currently ongoing. This agreement exists because no nation can trample another’s judicial sovereignty for the sake of political gain.”

In a statement sent to x On Sunday, McBride said the brothers were arrested and held in solitary confinement because of their politics.

The brothers held political rallies in Washington, D.C., earlier this month, McBride told CNN.

CNN has reached out to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for information on where and how the brothers are being held.

Romanian prosecutors had previously accused the brothers of trafficking and sexually abusing women in Romania, Britain and the United States. The Tates have repeatedly denied the allegations made against them in this case. CNN has reached out to the Romanian justice ministry for comment on their arrests.

Lawyers have warned against the duo’s growing influence among young boys and men.

Andrew Tate is known for his aggressive talk about male dominance, female submission, and wealth. At one point, he was suspended from major social media platforms.

The brothers, who have dual American and British citizenship, will later face dozens of new charges. previous expenses Authorities said he was brought in by the Crown Prosecution Service after evidence was presented by Bedfordshire Police.

Police said the new charges were brought after authorities examined reports made by four other victims in the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regions of eastern England.

Andrew Tate is also facing a problem civil lawsuit The lawsuit filed by four women in England who accused the social media phenomenon of rape. A spokesperson for Tate previously told CNN that their client “categorically denies these unproven and untested allegations.”

Matthew Jury, the lawyer representing the four women, welcomed Tate’s arrest.

“We do not yet know whether these new charges are related to the complaints of my clients or other women,” the jury said in a statement on Sunday. he said. “But every step that advances the proper administration of justice deserves to be welcomed.”

Brothers left Romania after Romanian authorities travel restrictions lifted on them, Arriving in Florida In February 2025. Upon their arrival, they found themselves at the center of another criminal investigation when Chief Prosecutor Uthmeier announced the investigation conducted by the State Attorney’s Office.

They had previously targeted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who said they were not welcome in his state.

“When Americans wrongfully imprisoned abroad return home, you betray them,” Andrew Tate said. in question in X last year. “You better nail me now. Let’s go. Arrest me.”

Bedfordshire Police chief Thomas said: “There is no place for male violence against women and girls.”

“We will continue to work tirelessly to support victims and investigate all reports made to us,” Thomas said.

This story has been updated with additional information.

CNN’s Amanda Musa contributed to this report.

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