Tate brothers seek judicial review of decision not to tell them accusers’ names
Summary
Andrew and Tristan Tate have not been told the names of women accusing them of rape and human trafficking because of fears they might share those names on social media. The Tates’ lawyers are asking the court to review this decision, saying it affects their right to a fair trial. The prosecutions say the women’s identities are kept secret to protect them and the justice process.Key Facts
- Andrew Tate (39) faces accusations from three women about events from 2014 to 2016; Tristan Tate (37) faces accusations from one woman about events from 2012 to 2016.
- The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) charged the Tates in March 2024 but has not revealed accusers’ names.
- The Tates deny all allegations.
- The Tates live in Romania and Bedfordshire police declined to interview them there.
- The CPS fears the Tates could use their large social media followings to publicly identify the women.
- Andrew Tate has over 10 million followers on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
- The CPS will disclose accusers’ names once the Tates are extradited to the UK.
- The Tates offered to pay fines to gain access to the names, but this was rejected.
- The Tates’ lawyers argue withholding the names harms their defense and believe the women’s vulnerability is not proven enough to justify secrecy.
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