What the Tate Brothers Are Actually Getting in a Miami Jail
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been locked up in Miami since July 18, fighting extradition to the UK on dozens of charges including rape and sex trafficking. Since then, a very public dispute has broken out over what they’re eating, whether they’re eating at all, and whether the jail is treating them fairly. The brothers [...] The post What the Tate Brothers Are Actually Getting in a Miami Jail…
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been incarcerated in Miami since July 18, awaiting extradition to the UK on multiple charges such as rape and sex trafficking. Public controversy has ensued over their dietary situation, with the brothers claiming to receive minimal food, while the authorities maintain they have had full access to the commissary, like any other inmate.
On August 19, Tristan penned a note to his lawyer, Joe McBride, citing concern over their food intake. "We have had 14 snack items in the past 32 days between two big men," he wrote, adding he had lost weight and felt hungry. Their legal team reported Andrew had lost 8 pounds and Tristan 13. McBride posted the note on X, arguing that providing two individuals with only one Snickers bar over three days is unreasonable.
The defense also alleged that the Tates lacked television, radio, pillows, and were sleeping on bunk beds shorter than their height, depicting harsh conditions. The U.S. Attorney's Office countered with commissary receipts, revealing the brothers had spent around $75 on items like ramen noodles, various snacks, and coffee over a single shopping trip on August 5.
The Bureau of Prisons confirmed the brothers' access to basic privileges such as potable water, phone calls, and legal counsel. While the receipts don't guarantee regular food access, they challenge the claim of the brothers having no commissary access. Andrew had previously claimed on X that there was "no commissary, no visits, no contact with the outside world," which the DOJ receipts refute.
McBride remains skeptical, arguing that even with a large commissary balance, the brothers are going hungry for weeks, especially when sharing only 14 snack items for over a month. The brothers are currently at the Miami Federal Detention Center, awaiting a judge's decision on their potential release on bond, amid nearly 60 criminal charges in the UK.
The food dispute, while potentially a minor distraction from the serious allegations, is a valid concern regardless of the individual's status.
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