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UK prosecutors file for extradition of the Tate brothers from the US
The request covers 10 rape counts against Andrew Tate and five against Tristan Tate, and the brothers will stay jailed during the case.
British prosecutors are seeking the extradition of Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate from the United States to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.
The Crown Prosecution Service added 38 more charges in July, prompting US authorities to take the dual citizens into custody; the Tates remain detained in Miami while fighting removal.
Lawyer Joe McBride is challenging the extradition requests on Wednesday, arguing they lack required documentation; he stated, "This cloak-and-dagger act speaks to the deception behind these accusations."
Last week, Judge Lauren Louis denied bail, ruling the pair "failed to meet their burden to demonstrate that they do not present a risk of flight or danger to the community."
The State Department is reviewing the applications to ensure compliance with the treaty between London and Washington; once complete, the Justice Department will forward the case to court for final determination.
The U.K. prosecutors filed an official request for the extradition of brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate from the U.S. to be tried in the United Kingdom on charges of rape and trafficking in persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation.