Defense attorneys say Tate brothers should remain free in the US as they fight extradition to the UK
Summary
Defense attorneys for Andrew and Tristan Tate asked a Miami federal court to release the brothers while they fight extradition to the United Kingdom. The Tates face charges of rape and sex trafficking in the UK but deny wrongdoing. A judge will decide if they stay in jail during what could be a long extradition process.Key Facts
- Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition to the UK over rape and sex trafficking charges.
- Their lawyers argue they should be released because their public profiles make them unlikely to flee.
- The brothers regularly post social media updates about their locations.
- Prosecutors must respond to the release motion by Monday.
- The Tates have been held since their arrest on July 18 in a special unit in Miami for their safety.
- Their attorneys say they have followed all legal rules in Romania, where some accusations originated.
- Conditions of their detention include limited family contact, no TV or radio, and sleeping on short bunks.
- No date has been set yet for their extradition hearing.
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