Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, along with two other women, are to appear in a Romanian court today after being arrested for human trafficking, rape and organised crime charges. The allegations follow the arrest of all four at the end of December. Tate’s lawyer has claimed there is “no evidence” to support the allegations against him or his brother. They are expected to ask to be set free from detention in Romania.
Many around the world will be eager to see how the proceedings play out.
Romania’s DIICOT unit, which investigates terrorism and organised crimes, says it has identified six victims who were subject to “acts of physical violence and mental coercion” and were “sexually exploited by group members”.
The Tates were arrested at their large home in a Bucharest suburb, and placed in cells a short distance from the main appeal court, where they will appear today.
They have been detained there ever since, other than a brief period where it is understood one of the brothers was removed for medical attention.
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