British prosecutors are urging a court in the United States to deny a request from influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan for release from jail while their extradition proceedings unfold. The brothers, who have been detained in Florida since their arrest last month, are facing serious charges, including rape and sex trafficking, as unveiled by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in England and Wales.
The CPS has characterized the brothers as a “flight risk,” asserting that they may try to interfere with witnesses if granted bail. A detention hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the court will decide whether the Tates will remain incarcerated throughout the legal process.
Andrew and Tristan Tate, who hold dual British and US citizenship, were taken into custody in Miami on July 19. They face a total of 59 charges stemming from allegations made by multiple accusers, including ones related to indecent images of children.
Both the prosecution and defense teams submitted new documentation to the Southern District of Florida federal court earlier this week as they prepare for the pivotal hearing. Although their legal team acknowledged that receiving bail under such circumstances is uncommon, they argued that there is no proof indicating the brothers plan to evade prosecution.
Included in the prosecution’s filings is a request from the British Embassy in Washington, which urges the US Department of State to deny bail. Additionally, the CPS warned of potential risks if the Tates were released, citing their “significant resources” in terms of both finances and social media reach.
Prosecutors raised concerns about the safety of the complainants in this case, many of whom described experiencing violence and threats from the Tates. “Both Andrew and Tristan Tate have significant resources available to them, both in terms of money and in social media networks,” the indictment reads.
Moreover, prosecutors referenced social media activity from Andrew Tate, in which he seemed to mock the prosecutors and implied he might evade arrest by concealing his identity. The charges against the brothers are linked to testimonies from four new accusers with allegations that date back to between 2010 and 2017.
The Tates had previously been charged in the UK in 2025 with serious offenses including rape, bodily harm, and human trafficking linked to three others between 2012 and 2015. Subsequent to their arrests in Romania for sex crimes in 2022, which have seen little progression in the legal system, the brothers were eventually permitted to travel to the US after restrictions were lifted in early 2025.
Andrew Tate, who has a controversial online persona and has been termed a “misogynist,” gained notoriety following his stint on the British version of Big Brother in 2016. The former kickboxer now boasts over 10.8 million followers on social media and has often claimed that his polarizing statements are misunderstood or taken out of context.
Prosecutors expressed concerns that the Tates would leverage their extensive networks for assistance if released on bail, potentially offering them means to escape jurisdiction and avoid facing extradition. If convicted, both brothers could face life imprisonment.
Despite their previous public associations with President Donald Trump, the White House has confirmed it will not intervene in this case. The ultimate decision on the extradition of the brothers will rest with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, following the court’s deliberations.
