UK files extradition request for Tate brothers from US

September 17, 2026 at 07:19 AM2 min

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UK prosecutors filed a formal extradition request for Andrew and Tristan Tate from the US to face 59 charges including rape and sex trafficking. The US State Department received the requests last week and will review them for compliance with the US-UK extradition agreement. The brothers' lawyer says he will challenge the requests, arguing they lack required supporting documents.

Key Facts

The Crown Prosecution Service originally brought 21 charges, but added 38 more in July for alleged actions spanning between 2010 and 2017.
Andrew Tate, 39, is wanted to stand trial in the UK on charges including 10 counts of rape and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation.
Tristan Tate, 38, faces charges including five counts of rape, six counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and three counts of sex trafficking.
UK authorities had until Wednesday 16 September to submit a full extradition request.
The brothers have been held in custody in Florida since their July arrest.

Extradition Request

UK prosecutors lodged a formal request for the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the US to face charges of rape and sex trafficking. The US State Department received the requests last week and will review them for compliance with the existing US-UK extradition agreement. The brothers' lawyer, Joe McBride, accused British authorities of failing to provide necessary supporting documents in the request. McBride said the brothers had not received the extradition requests themselves, nor documents such as a warrant, a charging document, and information providing a reasonable basis to believe his clients committed the offences.

Charges and Legal Process

The brothers face a total of 59 charges in the UK, including rape and counts relating to sex trafficking and indecent images of a child. The Crown Prosecution Service originally brought 21 charges, but added 38 more in July for alleged actions spanning between 2010 and 2017. An official letter from the State Department details that Andrew Tate is wanted to stand trial in the UK on charges including 10 counts of rape and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation. Charges against Tristan Tate include five counts of rape, six counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, three counts of sex trafficking, and a sexual assault. Once the State Department completes its review, applications must go through the US Justice Department, which will forward them to the court for a final decision on extradition.