Florida Opens Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers
Daily WireMAR 5
Florida Attorney General Launches Criminal Probe Into Tate Brothers
Above: Andrew Tate is pictured inside The Court of Appeal in Bucharest, Romania, on Dec. 10, 2024. Image copyright: Daniel Mihailescu/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Facts
Florida Attorney General (AG) James Uthmeier has initiated a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, directing the Office of Statewide Prosecution to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas following their arrival in Florida last week.
The Tate brothers, who hold dual US-British citizenship, were able to travel to Florida after Romanian prosecutors temporarily lifted travel restrictions, despite facing pending charges of rape, human trafficking, and exploitation in Romania since their arrest in 2022.
Andrew, 38, and Tristan, 37, have amassed millions of followers on social media, with Andrew being known as a former mixed martial arts fighter. Both brothers maintain they have no criminal record anywhere in the world.
The Spin
Narrative A
Florida is fulfilling its duty to protect its citizens from abusers. The Tate brothers have openly bragged about their horrific treatment of women — prompting politicians and pundits on all sides to call for their punishment. Contrary to Andrew Tate's claim to be the victim of a conspiracy, the simple fact is that he's finally meeting his legal fate.
Narrative B
The Tates have become a target due to their stance against a corrupt system, and Florida officials are trying to jump on the anti-Tate bandwagon to win political points. These allegations must be held up to the scrutiny of due diligence, and this case will ultimately fall flat upon further scrutiny.