Romanian Court Orders Removal of Evidence in Andrew Tate Human Trafficking Case — Prosecutors Given Five Days Whether to Pursue or Withdraw the Case
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A Romanian court has delivered a significant blow to the case against former kickboxer and internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, ruling that key evidence in the high-profile human trafficking case is inadmissible.
The court’s ruling on Tuesday cited “serious irregularities” in the indictment brought by Romania’s Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT).
Among the evidence deemed inadmissible were statements from two of the alleged victims and testimonies involving the Tate brothers, all of which the court found to be flawed or improperly obtained, Reuters reported.
The indictment itself was criticized for inconsistencies, including insufficient explanations of the charges and procedural violations.
Andrew Tate, a former kickboxing champion turned internet personality, and his brother Tristan were arrested in late 2022 on allegations of running an organized crime ring involved in human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and pornography production. The allegations include holding women against their will, using physical and psychological coercion, and forcing them to participate in online adult content.
While the accusations initially garnered global attention, they were marred by questions surrounding their credibility. Notably, Andrew Tate himself has maintained his innocence, frequently asserting that the charges are politically motivated and part of a broader agenda to silence him for his outspoken views.
Tates arrest comes hours after the professional kickboxer ignited controversy by taunting environmental activist Greta Thunberg on Twitter.
Last year, Andrew Tate threatened to sue the accusers for $300 million.
Following the ruling, Andrew Tate, a former kickboxing champion and dual British-U.S. citizen with over 10 million followers on the social media platform X, released a video statement. Continue…