US prosecutors want Tate brothers to remain in custody as they fight extradition to the UK
US prosecutors are seeking to keep social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in federal custody as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom. Prosecutors argue the brothers are a flight risk and a danger to the community, citing serious charges in the UK for rape and sex trafficking, as well as allegations in Romania of witness intimidation. Defense attorneys contend the Tates' high profile makes fleeing impossible and that they have complied with all pretrial restrictions in Romania. A hearing is scheduled to determine if the brothers will remain detained during the extradition process, which could take months. The new UK charges involve four additional accusers and allegations spanning from 2010 to 2017, including rape, assault, trafficking, and offenses related to indecent images of children and extreme pornography.