Following Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s remarks, influential brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate face criminal investigation in the U.S.
Following a statement by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that the controversial brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are unwelcome in the state, U.S. authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the social media influencers.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Tuesday that his office will collaborate with law enforcement partners to conduct a preliminary investigation into the Tate brothers.
The brothers, who arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 27, after Romanian authorities lifted a travel ban against them, are set to face trial in Romania for allegedly running a criminal enterprise that enticed women for sexual exploitation.
Uthmeier stated that based on evidence review, search warrants and subpoenas will be executed in the now-active criminal investigation targeting the Tate brothers.
With millions of mainly young, male followers on social media, the Tates have been known for their extravagant lifestyle, hyper-masculine image, and misogynistic views, leading to bans from numerous platforms for hate speech and the promotion of harmful attitudes towards women.
Romanian authorities arrested and indicted the Tate brothers and two Romanian women on sex trafficking charges in late 2022. Andrew Tate also faces accusations of rape.
British authorities have also sought the brothers’ arrest on similar charges of rape and human trafficking.
Initially, the Tates were under a Romanian travel ban while the case was investigated. However, the ban was lifted recently, allowing their return to the U.S., raising allegations that White House officials may have lobbied for their release.
Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu acknowledged that the Tates were discussed during a meeting with Trump’s special envoy at the Munich Security Conference.
Upon their arrival in Florida, Governor DeSantis said the Tates were not welcome in the state, denying involvement in their release and urging the attorney general to look into possible jurisdiction over their alleged crimes.
Andrew Tate has denied all accusations, stating that they are yet to be convicted of any crime.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Tuesday that his office will collaborate with law enforcement partners to conduct a preliminary investigation into the Tate brothers.
The brothers, who arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 27, after Romanian authorities lifted a travel ban against them, are set to face trial in Romania for allegedly running a criminal enterprise that enticed women for sexual exploitation.
Uthmeier stated that based on evidence review, search warrants and subpoenas will be executed in the now-active criminal investigation targeting the Tate brothers.
With millions of mainly young, male followers on social media, the Tates have been known for their extravagant lifestyle, hyper-masculine image, and misogynistic views, leading to bans from numerous platforms for hate speech and the promotion of harmful attitudes towards women.
Romanian authorities arrested and indicted the Tate brothers and two Romanian women on sex trafficking charges in late 2022. Andrew Tate also faces accusations of rape.
British authorities have also sought the brothers’ arrest on similar charges of rape and human trafficking.
Initially, the Tates were under a Romanian travel ban while the case was investigated. However, the ban was lifted recently, allowing their return to the U.S., raising allegations that White House officials may have lobbied for their release.
Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu acknowledged that the Tates were discussed during a meeting with Trump’s special envoy at the Munich Security Conference.
Upon their arrival in Florida, Governor DeSantis said the Tates were not welcome in the state, denying involvement in their release and urging the attorney general to look into possible jurisdiction over their alleged crimes.
Andrew Tate has denied all accusations, stating that they are yet to be convicted of any crime.
