In a shocking turn in the ongoing legal saga surrounding Andrew Tate, four women have filed a civil lawsuit against the controversial influencer, alleging serious charges including rape and threats made with a gun. The suit, lodged in the High Court of Britain, encompasses encounters that reportedly occurred between 2013 and 2015 when Tate was residing in England.

Details of the accusations, revealed by The Times ahead of a scheduled court hearing on April 15, illustrate a disturbing pattern of alleged abuse. Two of the four women claim that Tate, who has garnered notoriety for his misogynistic views, raped them. In a particularly alarming account, one woman, who worked for Tate's webcam business at the time, asserts that he assaulted her while brandishing a firearm, reportedly stating, "I'm a boss" and "You're going to do as I say, or there'll be hell to pay."

Each of the women also describes experiences of being choked by Tate, with two of them stating that the violence resulted in visible injuries, specifically red spots in their eyes indicative of capillary bleeding. Another woman claims that during their relationship, Tate raped her on two separate occasions.

Under U.K. law, victims of sexual offenses are afforded anonymity unless they wish to disclose their identities. Despite these serious allegations, Tate has consistently denied all claims against him, insisting that any sexual encounters with the women were consensual.

As the case moves forward, the public and media will undoubtedly be watching closely for further developments in this troubling affair involving a figure who has become infamous for his contentious views and behavior.