Tate brothers urge release on bail in Miami as they fight extradition to UK
Summary
Andrew and Tristan Tate are asking a Miami judge to release them on bail while they fight being sent back to the UK. They face serious charges including rape and human trafficking, which they deny, and the legal process may take several months.Key Facts
- Andrew (39) and Tristan Tate (38) were arrested in Miami on July 18 after the UK requested their extradition.
- They face charges of rape, assault, and helping with sexual exploitation in the UK.
- The brothers have dual US and British citizenship.
- Their lawyer says they have followed court orders in Romania, where they face related charges and are on pre-trial release.
- US prosecutors say the brothers may be dangerous and could try to escape.
- British prosecutors must submit a full extradition request by September 16.
- The Tates deny all charges and want to be released on bail with conditions like surrendering passports and electronic monitoring.
- They have not pleaded to the charges in the UK courts yet.
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