UK Fails to Act on US Offer to Extradite Andrew Tate

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The British government missed an opportunity to extradite Andrew Tate from the United States to face charges of rape and human trafficking in the UK, as officials failed to respond to an offer from Florida authorities. Despite the serious allegations against him, Tate continues to travel freely, recently flying to Dubai.

 

Sources indicate that the US authorities, particularly in Florida, were ready to arrest and extradite Tate if the UK had made a formal request. A letter from James Uthmeier, Florida’s attorney-general, was sent to the UK Home Office on March 12, expressing a willingness to act. However, British officials did not respond. A source familiar with the request said, "The letter stated the clear willingness of the [Florida] attorney-general to take action if the UK made an extradition request. The offer was chased and it was stated that the decision was with the office of the UK attorney-general.

 

It was a clear offer to take action if there was a request. It seems unbelievable that the British government did not make a request. There was no explanation."

 

A spokesperson for Lord Hermer, the UK attorney-general, denied receiving the letter and stated that he has no responsibility for extradition matters. The situation has drawn increased scrutiny, with pressure mounting on Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to seek Tate’s extradition after he was permitted to travel to Dubai earlier this week.

 

Tate, 38, along with his brother Tristan, 36, and two female associates, were arrested in Romania in December 2022 on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to exploit women. They have denied all allegations. Following his return to Romania from the US on March 22 as part of his bail conditions, Tate traveled to Dubai on Tuesday, sharing a video from his private jet, which he referred to as “Tate Force One.”

 

A spokesperson for the Tate brothers reaffirmed their commitment to the Romanian judicial system, stating, "[They] wish to reaffirm their respect for the Romanian judicial system and its commitment to due process, which they have consistently supported throughout the duration of their case."

 

 

Robert Jenrick, the UK shadow justice secretary, weighed in on the matter, posting on social media, "The home secretary should waste no time submitting a request to the Emirati authorities for Andrew Tate’s extradition to the UK. His alleged victims have been left in limbo for far too long."

 

The UK secured a European arrest warrant in March 2023 for charges dating between 2012 and 2015 following an investigation by Bedfordshire police. However, a Bucharest court ruled that the warrant could not be enforced until Romanian legal proceedings concluded. Florida officials expressed confusion over the UK’s reluctance to broaden the request to include the US or make it a global request. The US was informed that the UK preferred to maintain the status quo with Romanian proceedings, despite concerns that the case is stalling and may be dismissed.

 

Tate, who spent much of his childhood in Luton, Bedfordshire, holds dual UK and US citizenship and has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump. Matthew Jury, a lawyer representing four British women accusing Tate of rape and sexual assault, criticized the UK government’s inaction. "The UK was perfectly entitled and able to request Tate’s extradition from Florida. If it had done so, he would not have been allowed to travel to California, where he is alleged to have assaulted another woman.

 

The failure to seek Tate’s extradition seems to stem from the government not wanting to upset the Trump administration. Instead, Keir Starmer seems more interested in scoring easy PR points by issuing band-aid policies, such as screening Adolescence in schools, rather than dealing with the root cause of the danger facing our children. The government now has another chance to seek Tate’s extradition from the UAE. There is no excuse not to do so, and it must act immediately."

 

In the US, Tate is facing a lawsuit from Brianna Stern, a former girlfriend, who has accused him of sexually assaulting her at a Beverly Hills hotel on March 11. His legal team dismissed the suit as a "blatant cash grab."

 

Four women in the UK who are suing Tate for coercive control and physical abuse have also urged the government to act. "We urge the UK government to stop delaying and make an urgent extradition request to the UAE. When Tate was in the US, the UK government did nothing and, as a result, we have had to read about yet another rape he is alleged to have committed while he was there. Having to watch Tate travel freely around the world with impunity while he continues to mock us and the justice system is crushing."

 

A spokeswoman for Home Secretary Yvette Cooper declined to comment on extradition matters. The Home Office has yet to issue a statement. Meanwhile, a representative for the Tate brothers reaffirmed their stance, stating they "unequivocally deny all allegations" and "are fully committed to challenging these accusations with unwavering determination and resolve."

 

 

Based on a report by The Times  2025-04-04

 

 

[hotsun]

This guy is proof that social media is a net drain on society

[Harrisfan]

2 minutes ago, hotsun said:

This guy is proof that social media is a net drain on society

Famous for talking crap. 2nd rate kickboxer.

[JonnyF]

Tate is an idiot.

 

But how are UK police supposed to have resources to arrest him at the airport when they have parents of disabled children to arrest for Wrongspeak on WhatsApp?

 

[mikeymike100]

10 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Tate is an idiot.

 

But how are UK police supposed to have resources to arrest him at the airport when they have parents of disabled children to arrest for Wrongspeak on WhatsApp?

 

Exactly....Seems the UK have their priorities wrong..again!

[Watawattana]

I'd better not type what I think on this, I may get a visit from 10 British police officers.  Even though I'm in China...

[Greenhill]

UK, cowards, as usual. especially with Starmer & Lammy in charge!!!!   They'd much rather give their problems to someone else!!!!   They should never be in Govt.!!

[Chomper Higgot]

7 hours ago, Social Media said:

The failure to seek Tate’s extradition seems to stem from the government not wanting to upset the Trump administration.

So now the execution of the UK law is being thwarted to avoid upsetting the man-child in Washington?

 

[Bkk Brian]

14 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So now the execution of the UK law is being thwarted to avoid upsetting the man-child in Washington?

 

If that's true due you think Starmer will be man enough to meet the alleged victims of Tates rapes in the UK and tell that to them?

[JonnyF]

41 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So now the execution of the UK law is being thwarted to avoid upsetting the man-child in Washington?

 

 

Starmer's got no stones. 

 

I would have thought that was obvious.

 

[Chomper Higgot]

50 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Starmer's got no stones. 

 

I would have thought that was obvious.

 

The UK has no options.

 

As predicted, out on its own doing precisely as Washington dictates.

[JonnyF]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The UK has no options.

 

Yes we do.

 

But our PM is a pathetic melt.  

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

23 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The UK has no options.

 

As predicted, out on its own doing precisely as Washington dictates.

Not now no, too late he chickened out but your predictions are wrong. Starmer had plenty of options, even Ron Desantis has more balls than him

 

DeSantis says Tate brothers are not welcome in Florida after leaving Romania

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