Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on rape and sex trafficking charges. Here's what to know

By — Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/andrew-and-tristan-tate-arrested-in-miami-on-rape-and-sex-trafficking-charges-heres-what-to-know Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on rape and sex trafficking charges. Here's what to know World Jul 19, 2026 3:28 PM EDT LONDON (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami after U.K. prosecutors said they brought further rape and sex trafficking charges against them. Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four further victims and were brought after authorities received evidence from Bedfordshire Police in southeastern England. The charges include rape, assault, trafficking and offenses relating to "indecent images of a child and extreme pornography." WATCH: Investigation delves into the Tate brothers and their connection to the Trump family The charges announced Saturday, which bring the total number of alleged victims in the U.K. to seven, are the latest in a long-running international legal saga involving the brothers that has spanned the U.S., Britain and Romania. The brothers have denied wrongdoing. An attorney for the brothers, Joseph McBride, blasted the latest charges as "filth and slander." In a phone interview Sunday, he said he was confident the extradition request would ultimately be denied. Here are some things to know about the Tate brothers: Who the Tate Brothers are Andrew Tate, 39, and Tristan Tate, 38, are dual U.S.-British citizens known for their social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny. Andrew Tate is a former professional kickboxer and self-described misogynist who has amassed more than 10 million followers, most of them boys and young men, on X. He has been banned from platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram for violating hate speech guidelines. He also runs an online academy where he says he teaches young men how to get rich and attract women. Tristan Tate is also a former kickboxer. The brothers are avid supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump. What the Tates are charged with Andrew Tate and his brother have faced multiple charges in the U.K. and Romania, where they moved to in 2016. READ MORE: Tate brothers charged with rape and human trafficking in UK British prosecutors said the new charges relate to alleged offenses that took place between 2010 and 2017. They said Andrew Tate was charged with seven further counts of rape, three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation, three counts of assault and 19 charges for offenses relating to indecent images of a child and extreme pornography. Tristan Tate was charged with one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape and three counts of arranging or facilitating sex trafficking. The Crown Prosecution Service said in a statement it "