BucharestCrimeEuropeGeneral NewsRomaniaWorld News Andrew Tate loses appeal against house arrest in Romania as human trafficking case continues by Gabriel Martinez July 6, 2023 written by Gabriel Martinez July 6, 2023 0 comments Bookmark 115 Andrew Tate, a controversial figure on social media and former professional kickboxer, has been unsuccessful in his appeal against house arrest in Romania. Tate is currently facing charges of rape, human trafficking, and involvement in a criminal gang that exploited women sexually. His spokesperson confirmed that the Bucharest Court of Appeal rejected his appeal to overturn the previous decision to keep him under house arrest for an additional 30 days while the case proceeds. The appeal came shortly after Romania’s anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, formally indicted Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan, and two Romanian women in connection with the same case. The four individuals were initially arrested near the capital city in late December, and all have denied the allegations against them. Prior to the final ruling on the appeal, two judges had differing opinions on whether to uphold the house arrest measure. As a result, a third judge was brought in to preside over the ruling. Mateea Petrescu, the spokesperson for the Tate brothers, noted that although they lost the appeal, there was some hope as one judge had ruled in favor of allowing the brothers to move freely within Romania without restrictions for the first time since their arrest. Petrescu expressed optimism, stating that the brothers believed in the Romanian justice system despite the damage to their reputation. DIICOT had requested an extension of the house arrest measure in June following the completion of their investigation. Under Romanian law, judges have up to 60 days to decide whether the case should proceed to trial, but the process often takes longer. Andrew Tate, known for promoting conspiracy theories online and accumulating 7 million Twitter followers, has consistently claimed that prosecutors lack evidence against him and that a political conspiracy aims to silence his views. Following the court’s decision, a post on Tate’s Twitter account expressed surprise at the divergent views of the judges and questioned the basis for depriving him of liberty. In a previous appeal on March 31, the Tate brothers, who hold dual U.K.-U.S. citizenship, succeeded in being transferred to house arrest after spending three months in police detention. According to DIICOT, the defendants allegedly formed a criminal group in 2021 with the intent to commit human trafficking crimes in Romania, the United States, and Britain. The agency stated that seven female victims were enticed with false promises of love and transported to Romania, where they were subjected to sexual exploitation and physical violence by the gang. One of the defendants is accused of raping a woman twice in March 2022. Prosecutors revealed that the women were controlled through intimidation, constant surveillance, and false claims of debt. Andrew Tate had previously been banned from several major social media platforms due to hate speech and misogynistic comments, including his assertion that women should bear responsibility for their own sexual assaults. In addition to the criminal case, several women in Britain are pursuing civil claims against Tate seeking damages for alleged sexual violence. During the course of their investigations, prosecutors have ordered the seizure of the Tate brothers’ assets, including 15 luxury cars, luxury watches, and approximately $3 million worth of cryptocurrency. Stephen McGrath reported from Sighisoara. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about house arrestWhat charges is Andrew Tate facing in Romania?Did Andrew Tate win his appeal against house arrest?How many victims are involved in Andrew Tate’s case?Has Andrew Tate been banned from social media platforms?Are there civil claims against Andrew Tate in Britain?What assets have been seized during the investigations?More about house arrest Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about house arrest What charges is Andrew Tate facing in Romania? Andrew Tate is facing charges of rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women in Romania. Did Andrew Tate win his appeal against house arrest? No, Andrew Tate lost his appeal against house arrest in Romania. The Bucharest Court of Appeal ruled against his appeal, upholding the decision to keep him under house arrest for an additional 30 days. How many victims are involved in Andrew Tate’s case? According to DIICOT, the agency handling the case, there are seven female victims involved in Andrew Tate’s human trafficking case. Has Andrew Tate been banned from social media platforms? Yes, Andrew Tate has been banned from several prominent social media platforms due to expressing hate speech and making misogynistic comments. Are there civil claims against Andrew Tate in Britain? Yes, several women in Britain are pursuing civil claims against Andrew Tate, seeking damages for alleged sexual violence. What assets have been seized during the investigations? During the investigations, prosecutors have ordered the seizure of the Tate brothers’ assets, including 15 luxury cars, luxury watches, and approximately $3 million worth of cryptocurrency. More about house arrest Andrew Tate loses appeal against house arrest Romania charges Andrew Tate with rape and human trafficking Bucharest Court of Appeal ruling on Andrew Tate’s appeal DIICOT indictment of Andrew Tate and others Andrew Tate’s controversial social media history Civil claims against Andrew Tate in Britain Seizure of assets in Andrew Tate’s case You Might Be Interested In Arson likely caused fire that damaged vital artery of Los Angeles freeway, governor says California Transitions from State-Run Youth Prisons, Embracing Rehabilitation and Uncertain Future Michael Jordan To Divest Majority Stake In Charlotte Hornets Biden’s focus on bashing Trump takes a page from the winning Obama and Bush reelection playbooks Jury to Hear Claims of Guilt in Idaho Slain Children’s Case Bluesky, championed by Jack Dorsey, was supposed to be Twitter 2.0. Can it succeed? 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