Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate faced a setback in their U.K. extradition battle after a federal judge refused to release them on bail.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis ruled that the Tate brothers had not shown they posed no flight risk or danger to the community. She also found that they had not established special circumstances that justified release.
Florida judge denies Andrew and Tristan Tate’s request for bail
Louis ordered the brothers to remain in federal custody in Florida while they fight extradition to the United Kingdom.
“Based upon the foregoing, I find that Respondents have failed to meet their burden to demonstrate that they do not present a risk of flight or danger to the community, or that special circumstances warrant their release,” Louis wrote.
Authorities took Andrew, 39, and Tristan, 38, into custody in Miami on July 18 after British authorities requested their extradition. The brothers face 59 criminal charges in the U.K., including allegations of rape, assault and trafficking for sexual exploitation. They deny the allegations.
U.K. prosecutors argued against their release. They cited statements and social media posts that they said showed the brothers could pose a flight risk. Prosecutors also pointed to their wealth, international ties, and access to multiple passports.
Defense attorney Joseph McBride criticized the bail ruling and said the court treated his clients unfairly.
“We profoundly disagree with Judge Louis’ decision to keep Andrew and Tristan in federal custody,” McBride said.
He also stressed that no court had convicted or ordered the extradition of either brother.
“They have not been convicted of a crime. They have not been ordered extradited,” he said.
McBride further argued that the United Kingdom had not yet submitted its formal extradition request and supporting evidence. The U.K. has until Sept. 16 to provide the information needed to move the extradition proceedings forward.
The brothers face 59 charges in the U.K. Andrew faces allegations including seven counts of rape, three counts of trafficking for sexual exploitation, three counts of assault, and 19 charges related to indecent images and extreme pornography. Tristan faces allegations including two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and three counts of trafficking for sexual exploitation. The alleged offenses occurred between 2010 and 2017.
The brothers also face separate criminal proceedings in Romania, where they have denied the allegations. Romanian authorities recently indicted Andrew on additional allegations. These involved trafficking minors, sex with a minor, and money laundering, while Tristan was indicted for complicity.
For now, the Florida judge has kept both men in federal custody while their extradition fight continues.
