Andrew Tate has been charged with with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women, Romanian prosecutors have said.
The social media influencer has been charged along with his brother Tristan and two other associates, All four have denied the allegations and a trial, which is expected to take several years, is to go ahead.
Tate and his brother have been under house arrest after being placed in custody in March 2022. The BBC reports that the court indictment filed with a Bucharest court alleges the four defendants formed an organised criminal group in 2021 to commit human trafficking in Romania, United States and the United Kingdom. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link According to a translation of the statement, the prosecutors said there were seven female alleged victims, including some who were 'misled' by 'false claims of marriage and love'.
A spokesperson for Andrew, a former kickboxers, and Tristan said the news allowed them the opportunity to 'demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation'. "Our primary focus will be to establish the truth and ensure a fair and impartial examination of the evidence the legal team will submit," a statement from their team added. "The indictment now allows us to present a comprehensive body of evidence, diligently collected and prepared over time, which will undoubtedly substantiate the brothers' claims of innocence. "Tate's legal team are prepared to cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities, presenting all necessary evidence to exonerate the brothers and expose any misinterpretations or false accusations. "We express our gratitude to all those who have stood by us, supporting our clients
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