Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate has been accused of holding a gun to a woman’s face and issuing an ultimatum of “do as I say or there’ll be hell to pay,” according to court documents recently submitted to the UK’s High Court by four women. The documents detail allegations of sexual violence by Tate against these women. One claimant has accused the former professional kickboxer of grabbing her by the throat, assaulting her with a belt, and pointing a gun at her in 2015. Another woman alleges that Tate strangled her during a sexual encounter without her consent, claiming ownership of her and threatening others who talked to her in 2015.
Furthermore, a third woman stated that Tate made disturbing statements before engaging in non-consensual sexual activity with her in 2013. The claimant reported Tate saying phrases like “I’m just debating whether to rape you or not” and asking, “who do you belong to?” Another claimant accused Tate of using phrases such as “I own you” and “I’m going to kill you,” while allegedly strangling her until she lost consciousness in 2014. In response to these serious allegations, Tate has denied the claims, stating that the women were not under his control and did not act as if they were controlled by him.
The four women have filed a civil case against Tate in the High Court after the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to pursue criminal charges in 2019. Three of the accusers were part of an investigation by Hertfordshire Constabulary that was closed in the same year. In Romania, Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are facing separate allegations of trafficking minors, engaging in sexual activity with a minor, and money laundering. Another case against the brothers, involving human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women sexually, has been referred back to prosecutors.
Following the legal proceedings in Romania, the brothers are set to be extradited to the UK, as Bedfordshire Police have obtained a European arrest warrant for additional allegations of rape and human trafficking involving different women dating back to 2012-2015. Despite the accusations, both brothers have vehemently denied the allegations against them. These disturbing revelations have raised significant concerns about the reported actions of Andrew Tate and the legal proceedings surrounding the allegations. The complexities of the case involving multiple accusers, varying allegations, and legal jurisdiction across different countries highlight the serious nature of the accusations against Tate.
As the legal process unfolds, the spotlight remains on the allegations made by the four women against Andrew Tate and the subsequent legal actions being taken against him. The implications of the case extend beyond individual wrongdoing to address wider issues concerning sexual violence, consent, and accountability. The outcome of the legal proceedings will be closely watched, as it has the potential to set precedents and shape discussions around issues of power, control, and justice within society.