Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate Ask US Judge to Release Them

Friday, August 7, 2026, 11:56 PM

Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition.

In short:

Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate asked a US judge to release them from jail.

The UK wants to extradite them for rape and assault charges.

What's next?

Prosecutors will respond to the Tates' release request by August 10.

Lawyers for the Tate brothers asked a US judge to release them from jail.

The Tate brothers' lawyers said they won't try to flee.

Their lawyers wrote that it would be hard for them to travel without being noticed.

They asked to be released on bail with conditions.

Tate brothers deny wrongdoing

Andrew Tate, 39, and Tristan Tate, 38, were arrested.

The UK charged them with new offenses involving four victims.

The Tate brothers have dual US and UK citizenship and denied any wrongdoing.

Their arrests are part of their growing legal troubles.

Prosecutors will respond to the Tates' release request by August 10.

Prosecutors said the brothers might flee or harm the community.

The UK approved 21 charges against the Tate brothers, including rape.

The extradition process could take months.

The Tate brothers faced similar charges in the UK.

A UK judge issued a warrant for their arrest in January 2024.

They haven't appeared in a UK court for those charges.

The UK wants to extradite them for all charges.

News source: Reuters