Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania. The investigation began after the brothers returned to the U.S. and landed in Fort Lauderdale. Governor Ron DeSantis expressed that the brothers were not welcome in Florida and that the state may have jurisdiction over their alleged crimes. The Tate brothers, who are dual U.S.-British citizens, have denied any wrongdoing and Andrew Tate stated that he has a right to visit his home country as he has not been convicted of a crime.
The Tates were arrested in late 2022 and indicted in Romania for participating in a criminal ring that exploited women. Andrew Tate was also charged with rape. He is a former professional kickboxer and social media figure with millions of followers, known for his misogynistic comments. The brothers have been vocal supporters of President Donald Trump and Andrew Tate has been banned from various social media platforms for hate speech.
The Tates left Romania after a Trump administration official showed interest in their case. The attorney general has directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to conduct a criminal investigation, including executing search warrants and issuing subpoenas. The brothers maintain their innocence despite the charges against them.
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