Andrew Tate charges explained: When is the trial and what is he accused of?

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been officially charged for multiple crimes, including rape and human trafficking, along with two other people, and they will face trial in Romania.

The trial process is expected to take a significant amount of time, and the brothers remain on house arrest for the time being, after they were released from jail earlier this year.

The judges previously cited the fact that the Tates may be able to use their resources to leave the country as a reason for keeping them in custody, but they have since been released and returned to their home in Romania.

What was Andrew Tate charged with?

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested on December 29 along with two other suspects while Romanian forces investigated them for alleged sexual assault and exploitation.

Now that they’re facing trial, Romanian prosecutors have confirmed the charges being brought forward are human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

Initially arrested as part of an organized crime investigation on December 29, 2022, the Tate brothers spent a number of months in jail before being released at the end of March.

Andrew, Tristan, and two female suspects are all still under house arrest, and are being sent to trial on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang, Reuters report.

Prosecutors have identified six women claiming to be victims of Andrew Tate. Their case alleges that the Tates seduced women so that they would produce pornographic content on demand, which was used to fuel a webcam business.

How long will Andrew Tate’s trial take?

A start date for the trial has not yet been confirmed. Before this, a judge must inspect the case files, and has 60 days to do so. The BBC reports that the trial is not expected to start for several years, as it’s a complex case, and the Tates have stated their intention to deny all charges.

During the wait for the trial, it’s unclear whether the brothers, and the two women also accused, will remain under house arrest.

How long was Andrew Tate in jail for?

Andrew and Tristan Tate were in prison for three months, having entered Romanian custody in December 22. Their jail time was extended for another month and was protracted several times after bail was repeatedly denied. This means the Tates spent four months in jail.

Under Romanian law, suspects can be detained for a maximum of six months while investigations into their actions are ongoing, so the Tates could theoretically have served another two months in jail before being released or being sentenced.

Are Andrew and Tristan Tate still under house arrest?

Since May this year, the Tate brothers have been under house arrest. On May 19, 2023, the brothers were relegated to their home for two months, with another 30-day extension given by a court decision on that same day.

Tate reacted to the news on Twitter, saying he “wasn’t told why” his stay was extended.

“Today I was ordered to 30 more days under house arrest,” he wrote. “I wasn’t told why. 3 months in a dungeon, now 3 months at home. Police guard my house, if I leave, they return me to the dungeon. I have not been free for a single day this year.”

Today I was ordered to 30 more days under house arrest.

I wasnt told why.

3 months in a dungeon, now 3 months at home.

Police guard my house, if I leave, they return me to the dungeon.

I have not been free for a single day this year.

I have not been charged with any… https://t.co/QtMnhbvz3z

— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) May 19, 2023

They received another 30-day extension to their house arrest on July 18th.

How long could Andrew Tate go to jail for?

Under Romanian law, the Tate brothers could face jail sentences for as long as ten years for trafficking adults. The Tates have denied all accusations of human trafficking, rape, and sexual exploitation.

However, they could face more time if they’re found guilty of multiple crimes, particularly the rape charges. Rape in Romania can result in up to 18 years in jail.

For more updates on Andrew Tate, check out our coverage of how the charges against him were recently broadened.