Tate brothers to fight extradition from US to UK following Miami arrests
Social media influencers appear in Miami court in handcuffs as lawyer claims arrests were politically motivated
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, their lawyer said on Monday, suggesting their arrest in Miami was politically motivated without explaining why.
The Tates appeared in federal court on Monday for the first time since their arrest on Saturday and were being held in federal detention. In the coming weeks, a US district judge would consider whether they meet the conditions for extradition. US Magistrate Lauren Louis set another hearing for July 27.
The brothers, through their social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny, are among the world’s most polarising internet personalities.
Normally photographed in tailored suits and fitted shirts, they wore tan jail uniforms and handcuffs during the brief hearing. Neither brother said a word.
Their lawyer, Joseph McBride, insisted they should remain in the US.
“We are of course objecting to extradition because Andrew and Tristan are innocent,” McBride said after the hearing. “They’ve never done nothing wrong. They shouldn’t be extradited for crimes they did not commit.”