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  "id": 5553579,
  "title": "Romania prosecutors indict Andrew Tate for trafficking minors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/romania-prosecutors-indict-andrew-tate-for-trafficking-minors-5553579",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T12:23:00.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/romania-prosecutors-indict-andrew-tate-for-trafficking-minors/a-78933191?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss"
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  "account": "Romanian prosecutors have formally charged former social media star Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan with trafficking minors, money laundering, having sex with a minor, and attempting to intimidate a witness. The indictment comes years after an investigation into the brothers' activities began. Both brothers, who are dual US and British citizens, were arrested in Miami in late July on a request for their extradition from the United States. Andrew Tate, known as a prominent figure in the manosphere, a male-focused online movement with strong anti-feminist views, faces the most serious charges. His brother Tristan has been charged with complicity in the alleged crimes.",
  "summary": "The social media influencer has also been indicted for money laundering and sex with a minor. His brother Tristan has been indicted for complicity.",
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        "title": "Romanian prosecutors indict Tate brothers for trafficking minors, laundering charges",
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        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Romanian prosecutors indict influencer Andrew Tate for trafficking minors, money laundering",
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        "title": "Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate on trafficking minors and money laundering",
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        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate on trafficking minors and money laundering",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/romanian-prosecutors-indict-andrew-tate-on-trafficking-minors-and-5573125",
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