In brief
In a Miami court, brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate demanded bail to challenge a UK extradition on a mounting list of charges. They claim they did not commit the alleged crimes and complain about harsh jail conditions, including heat, lack of light and significant weight loss. U.S. lawyers cite them as a flight risk while defence argues their notoriety hinders escape. The judge will decide on bail, with the UK having until September 16 to submit a full extradition request.
On Thursday, dual‑citizen brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate demanded their release from a Miami jail before a U.S. magistrate could decide whether to grant bail to let them contest extradition to the United Kingdom on dozens of charges.
While wearing tan jail uniforms, the social‑media‑influencers insisted they had not committed the alleged crimes. “I never committed the crimes I’m accused of,” Andrew told the court. Tristan described the cell as “small, hot, and lacking sunlight,” and said he had lost 14 lb.
Government lawyers argued the brothers were a flight risk and referenced their possession of multiple passports; defence attorneys countered that the brothers' high profile would make it “almost impossible” to escape. U.S. magistrate Judge Lauren Louis will issue a written ruling later.
The brothers were arrested in Miami on 19 July after the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) unveiled 59 new charges, including rape, sex‑trafficking and indecent child images. UK prosecutors have until 16 September to file a full extradition request.
The pair also face a separate sex‑trafficking case in Romania and have been under a travel ban until 2025. Trevor’s lawyers highlighted his lack of violent history, citing testimony from former partner, Natasha Sesay, who said “Andrew has never been violent toward women.”
The UK government has denied that President Trump will intervene, despite the brothers’ outspoken support for the former president.
