This article contains references to rape and assault.
Avowed misogynist and social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have been charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking, UK prosecutors said Wednesday.
The accusations, which date back to between 2012 to 2015, were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service in January 2024, but have only been revealed now.
Former kickboxer Tate faces 10 charges in the UK including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution relating to three women.
His brother Tristan has been accused of 11 similar charges against one woman.
What about their other charges?
Andrew Tate is facing legal action in several countries, including some cases where he is accused alongside his brother.
In Romania, the Tate brothers face separate allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering.
Both men, who have dual British-US nationality, have denied all charges against them.
In a separate civil case in the United Kingdom, four British women have accused Andrew Tate of rape and coercive control.
What has Andrew Tate said about the story?
“In the UK, the government targets the ‘innocent,’ overlooking murderers, violent illegals, and corrupt officials who roam free. This isn’t justice—it’s a complete betrayal!” — Andrew Tate, posted on X on Wednesday.
How did Andrew Tate become so popular?
Tate leapt to fame in 2016 when he appeared on the “Big Brother” UK reality television show, but was removed after a controversial video emerged.
He then turned to social media platforms to promote his often misogynistic and divisive views on how to be successful.
Tate is followed by more than 10.7 million people on the social network X, where he shares his vision of masculinity.
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