UK accuses Tate brothers of rape, sex trafficking
Attorneys for social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will meet with federal prosecutors in Miami on Monday to map out a timeline for challenging extradition to the United Kingdom, according to the Associated Press. The status conference follows the brothers’ arrest on July 18.
The brothers are accused by UK authorities of rape and sex trafficking. A date for a bond hearing will likely be set during the status conference, along with deadlines for filings and a formal extradition hearing, the AP reported.
The Tates, who hold dual U.S. and U.K. citizenship, are former professional kickboxers turned internet personalities. The Associated Press described the Tates as promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny through their social media empire and being among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities. They are vocal supporters of President Donald Trump.
The brothers are not required to attend Monday’s conference, and their attorneys said Friday that the Tates did not plan to be there. They are being held in federal detention across the street from the courthouse.
The extradition process is expected to take months, according to the AP. The Monday conference is the first step in what could be a lengthy legal battle.