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Andrew Tate exaggerated wealth and did not own supercars, lawyers say in court filing
Legal representatives for the brothers argued in a US court filing that their online persona relies on hyperbole to generate income as they seek bail in extradition proceedings.
The short version
- Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate stated in a legal filing that the brothers exaggerated their wealth and rented the luxury cars and yacht featured in their social media posts.
- The defense argument responded to prosecutors who claimed the brothers are a flight risk with vast resources as they await the outcome of UK extradition proceedings.
- The Tates were arrested in Miami after British authorities filed 38 new charges against them, bringing their total to 59 charges including sexual offences and rape, which they deny.
Key facts
- Defense lawyers stated in a court submission that Andrew and Tristan Tate do not own the supercars or superyacht shown in their social media posts, noting the vehicles were rented and the yacht was promoted for pay.[BBC News]
- US Marshals arrested the brothers in Miami following 38 new charges brought by the UK Crown Prosecution Service, bringing their total charges to 59 related to alleged offences between July 2010 and August 2017.[BBC News]
- Prosecutors oppose bail, arguing the brothers pose a flight risk due to their financial resources, social media influence, and past statements about evading law enforcement.[BBC News]
- Both Andrew and Tristan Tate are dual British-US citizens and deny all criminal allegations against them.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- The full extent of the brothers' actual financial holdings and liquid assets remains disputed between prosecutors and the defense team.[BBC News]
Sources
- Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers sayBBC News - Top Stories