Source: news.sky.com
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Summary
British prosecutors have charged Andrew and Tristan Tate with a combined 21 offenses, including rape, human trafficking, actual bodily harm, and, for Andrew, controlling prostitution for gain, stemming from alleged incidents between 2012 and 2015. The charges, authorized in early 2023/2024 and now publicly confirmed, involve three women in Andrew’s case and one woman in Tristan’s. European arrest warrants were issued and Romanian courts have ordered their extradition to the UK once ongoing Romanian trafficking and rape proceedings conclude. The brothers deny all allegations. Victims’ representatives welcomed the UK action while criticizing earlier failures to prosecute, and authorities cautioned against prejudicing active cases.
Key Points
- Andrew faces 10 charges; Tristan faces 11, dating to 2012–2015.
- Allegations include rape, human trafficking, actual bodily harm, and controlling prostitution (Andrew).
- European arrest warrants issued; Romanian courts approved extradition after Romanian cases end.
- The brothers deny all allegations amid parallel Romanian investigations and proceedings.
- Victims’ lawyer welcomed charges but criticized past prosecutorial delays.