A US federal judge ruled on September 9–10, 2026, that Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in a Miami jail while fighting extradition to Britain, where they are wanted on multiple rape charges. The judge deemed them a flight risk.
Romanian prosecutors formally indicted Andrew Tate on September 4 for trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor, and witness tampering; his brother Tristan faces related charges. The influencers, held in Miami, face up to 20 years in prison in Romania and additional sentences in the UK.
Andrew and Tristan Tate were indicted by Romanian prosecutors on September 4–5 for trafficking minors, money laundering, and sex crimes; prosecutors alleged they recruited victims by seduction and forced them into pornography. The brothers, held in a Miami jail, are also fighting extradition to the UK on separate rape charges.
Andrew and Tristan Tate remained in Miami custody on 28 August 2026 after a federal judge postponed ruling on their bail request. The social media influencers are fighting extradition to the UK on rape and sex trafficking charges.
Court filings on August 25–26, 2026 revealed that Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan rented supercars and exaggerated their wealth in online content to generate engagement and income. Prosecutors argue the Tate brothers pose a flight risk and should remain in custody.