Tate Brothers Remain in US Jail as UK Extradition Races On

Thu Sep 10 2026 12:14:57 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Federal judge denies bail to Andrew and Tristan Tate, citing flight risk as they face 59 UK charges of rape, human trafficking and indecent images.

In Miami, a federal judge denied bail requests from ex‑kickboxers Andrew and Tristan Tate, sending them back to Florida jail while the UK prepares an extradition request. The brothers, who have built a controversial online persona, now face 59 UK charges that include rape, sex‑trafficking and child indecency. Romanian prosecutors have also indicted them. They have denied all allegations and criticized the jail conditions. The UK has until 16 September to submit a full extradition request, and the brothers intend to continue fighting the case on all fronts.

Tate Brothers Remain in US Jail as UK Extradition Races On

A federal judge in Miami has denied bail to former kickboxers Andrew and Tristan Tate, sending the duo back to a Florida jail while their fight over an impending extradition to the United Kingdom continues.

Judge Lauren Louis ruled the brothers were “quintessential flight risks” because of their wealth, frequent overseas travel and lack of strong ties to the United States. The decision came as the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) expanded its criminal case against the brothers in July, adding 38 new charges for activities carried out between 2010‑2017.

The UK now has until 16 September to submit a full extradition request, the CPS reported. Meanwhile, the Tates—who have claimed they are victims of a political witch‑hunt—have maintained their innocence and condemned the jail conditions. One of the brothers said he had lost 14 pounds in the cramped unit and that the environment was “hot and small.”

In addition to the British case, Romanian prosecutors recently indicted the pair on prostitution and trafficking charges. Romanian courts have also argued the Tates tried to influence witnesses during earlier investigations, a claim the brothers deny.

‘The Tates will continue to defend themselves against the allegations and engage with the legal processes in each jurisdiction,’ the lawyers for Andrew and Tristan said at the recent hearing. However, the judge’s ruling balances the presumption of innocence against the potential for the brothers to flee and disrupt the extradition process.

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