Florida attorney general launches criminal investigation into Tate brothers – Washington Examiner
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced the launch of a criminal inquiry into Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate. This announcement comes shortly after the controversial brothers arrived in Florida amid ongoing legal troubles, including serious allegations of trafficking minors, rape, and money laundering. Previously, they had been detained in Romania for over two years while awaiting trial, although a date for their court proceedings has not yet been established, and they have consistently denied the charges against them.
Upon reviewing the evidence, Uthmeier ordered the Office of Statewide Prosecution to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas as part of the investigation. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also expressed concerns regarding the brothers’ activities in the state, stating that they are not welcome. In response to the investigation, Andrew Tate has claimed that he has committed no crimes and suggested that authorities are unfairly targeting him. The brothers’ attorney criticized Uthmeier’s comments as inflammatory and perhaps prejudicial to their ongoing legal matters.
Florida attorney general launches criminal investigation into Tate brothers
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced that his office will be opening a criminal investigation into Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate, a week after the controversial brothers arrived in the Sunshine State.
Both brothers have been accused of trafficking minors, rape, and money laundering and were detained in Romania for over two years pending charges. Romanian officials have said the charges still stand and the brothers will be expected in court, although a trial date has not been set. Both Tate brothers deny the allegations.
The Tate brothers, who are dual U.S.-U.K. citizens, arrived in Florida last week and were quickly denounced by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who said the state would be looking into their alleged conduct. Uthmeier said on Tuesday after a review of the evidence against them that he has ordered a criminal investigation into the brothers.
Last week, I directed my office to work with our law enforcement partners to conduct a preliminary inquiry into Andrew and Tristan Tate.
Based on a thorough review of the evidence, I’ve directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas…
— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) March 4, 2025
“Last week, I directed my office to work with our law enforcement partners to conduct a preliminary inquiry into Andrew and Tristan Tate. Based on a thorough review of the evidence, I’ve directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas in the now-active criminal investigation into the Tate brothers,” Uthmeier said.
DESANTIS SAYS ANDREW TATE NOT WELCOME IN FLORIDA
Andrew Tate responded to the announcement by claiming he “didn’t commit any crime” and that prosecutors were “trying to find one because they don’t like me.” He also attempted to liken it to the criminal cases filed against President Donald Trump.
The Tate brothers’ attorney, Joseph McBride, said in a lengthy post on X that Uthmeier’s statements have been “inflammatory, biased, and designed to affect the outcome of our pending civil suit in Palm Beach Court.”
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