UK prosecutors file for extradition of the Tate brothers from the US
The brothers are facing a total of 59 charges in the UK, including rape. Both men deny any wrongdoing.
The UK has formally requested the extradition of twin brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate from the United States to face charges related to rape, sex trafficking, and indecent images of children. US authorities are currently reviewing the extradition request to ensure compliance with the existing agreement between the US and UK. The brothers, who are dual US-UK citizens, are facing a total of 59 charges, including rape and sex trafficking related to alleged actions from 2010 to 2017.
Both men deny any wrongdoing, and their lawyer has accused British authorities of failing to provide the necessary supporting documents. The Tate brothers have been held in a Florida jail since July after US authorities took them into custody. They lost a bid to be released on bail last week. UK authorities had until September 16 to submit a full extradition request.
Once the State Department completes its review, there will be several additional legal steps before extradition can be permitted, and the Tate brothers will remain in jail in the US throughout the process.
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