Inquiry launched after pair was able to fly into state despite facing trial in Romania on rape and trafficking chargesThe attorney general of Florida has opened a criminal investigation of Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan after the pair were able to fly into the state last week despite facing trial in Romania on charges of rape, sex with a minor, people trafficking and money laundering.James Uthmeier, appointed to be the state attorney general by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, said on Tuesday he had begun an “active criminal investigation” of the brothers and was prepared to use the “full force of law” in his examination of their conduct. Continue reading...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan after they flew into the state despite facing trial in Romania on charges of rape, sex with a minor, human trafficking, and money laundering. Uthmeier emphasized Florida's zero-tolerance stance toward human trafficking and violence against women and stated he would pursue all legal tools to hold them accountable, securing subpoenas and warrants. The Tate brothers, who are outspoken supporters of Donald Trump, arrived in Florida after Romania lifted some restrictions on their travel. Their legal team includes a lawyer connected to the White House.
