UK prosecutors urge US court to deny bail to Andrew and Tristan Tate ahead of extradition hearing

British prosecutors have urged a US court to keep social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan in custody ahead of a crucial detention hearing, warning the pair pose a severe flight risk and could intimidate witnesses if released.

The brothers, who hold dual British and American citizenship, were arrested in Miami on 19 July following a formal extradition request by the United Kingdom. They face a total of 59 charges in the UK, including rape, human trafficking, and offences relating to indecent images of a child.

In legal filings submitted ahead of Thursday’s bail hearing in the Southern District of Florida, the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) argued through US prosecutors that the brothers possess the financial resources and global influence needed to evade justice.

Prosecutors highlighted the vulnerability of complainants in the case, noting that several alleged victims reported being assaulted and threatened with weapons. The CPS also cited previous social media posts by Andrew Tate in which he mocked law enforcement and hinted at methods to avoid arrest.

Lawyers representing the Tate brothers acknowledged that granting bail during international extradition proceedings is rare, but insisted their clients have shown no intention of fleeing prosecution.

The brothers were previously arrested in Romania in 2022 on human trafficking charges, though Romanian courts lifted travel restrictions in early 2025, allowing them to travel to the United States.

If the US courts rule in favour of extradition, the final decision to surrender the brothers to British authorities will rest with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. If convicted in the UK, both men could face life imprisonment.