Andrew Tate is facing a civil case brought by four women, making it a legal first according to a barrister representing the accusers. The women have accused Tate of rape, assault, and coercive control between 2013 and 2015. Allegations include threats of murder, convincing one woman that he had killed others, and intimidating statements regarding anyone who interacted with one of the accusers. Anne Studd KC stated that this case is the first of its kind arguing that coercive control equates to intentional harm, similar to emotional distress. Tate vehemently denies the claims, labeling them as “pack of lies” and “gross fabrications.”
The women are seeking damages for assaults, batteries, and intentional harm inflicted upon them, as stated in their civil claim. A recent case management hearing in London addressed preliminary matters and logistical considerations. The court mentioned the possibility of a trial taking place in early 2027, lasting up to three weeks. Judge Richard Armstrong noted that the damages sought by the women could reach six figures, with the potential for additional damages if intentional infliction of harm is proven. Coercive control, as elaborated by Ms. Studd, involves grooming and manipulation to the point where victims struggle to respond in a typical manner.
Vanessa Marshall KC, representing Tate, acknowledged the existence of coercive and controlling behavior but suggested that it was not the focal issue in this particular case. The incidents in question allegedly occurred in Luton and Hitchin, with two claimants working for Tate’s webcam business in 2015, while the others were in relationships with him in 2013 and 2014. Despite three of the women previously reporting Tate to the police, the Crown Prosecution Service decided against bringing criminal charges in 2019. Tate’s solicitor, Andrew Ford, emphasized the vehement denial of the allegations and the intention to contest them in court, citing a lack of conviction prospects as noted by the CPS.
The legal challenges faced by Tate extend beyond the civil case, including various allegations across the UK, the US, and Romania, some of which involve his brother Tristan Tate. The brothers were detained in Bucharest in connection to rape and trafficking allegations from 2012 to 2015. A Romanian court approved their extradition to the UK once ongoing proceedings there had concluded. Despite the seriousness of the accusations, both brothers deny any wrongdoing. Recently, a travel ban on the brothers in Romania was lifted, allowing them to travel to Miami, Florida. Concerns have been raised regarding extradition requests, with UK officials navigating delicate legal processes to uphold agreements between countries. Tate continues to maintain his innocence, confident that the truth will emerge in due course, while neither brother has been convicted of any crimes
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