UK police argue Tate brothers 'a flight risk' ahead of bail hearing
British prosecutors are urging a US court to deny bail for Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are facing 59 criminal charges including rape and sex trafficking. The prosecution argues the brothers are a flight risk with significant resources and the potential to interfere with witnesses.
Why it matters
The case highlights international legal cooperation in high-profile extradition proceedings involving public figures accused of serious crimes.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Max Matza Getty Images British prosecutors are urging a US court to deny a request by influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan that they be released from jail while extradition proceedings play out, ahead of a detention hearing.
They have been held in Florida since their arrest last month after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales, unveiled 38 charges against them. Both have denied wrongdoing.
The CPS has said the brothers are a "flight-risk", and would attempt to interfere with the witnesses in the case, according to court filings.
The hearing on Thursday will determine whether the brothers will remain in jail for the duration of their court proceedings.
The brothers, who are dual British-US citizens, were arrested in Miami on 19 July.
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