Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan got arrested in Miami, Florida, on July 19 on a sealed warrant, the U.S. Marshals Service said. The U.K. government will seek their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges. The UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it will prosecute Andrew Tate on seven counts of rape, three for sex trafficking, three for assault, and 19 additional charges for offences relating to indecent images of a child and extreme pornography. The brothers deny the charges brought against them.
UK Crown Prosecution Service Files Multiple Charges Against Andrew Tate
The UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it will prosecute Andrew Tate on seven counts of rape, three for sex trafficking, three for assault, and 19 additional charges for offences relating to indecent images of a child and extreme pornography. The brothers deny the charges.
In 2023, Romanian authorities seized assets attributed to Tate, including Bitcoin wallets, while investigating charges of human trafficking, money laundering, and sexual offenses against him.
DADDY Meme Coin Drops 46.5% Following Tate Arrest
In June 2024, Andrew Tate announced his support for Daddy Tate (DADDY), a Solana-based meme coin. The meme coin hit the all-time high (ATH) of $0.2886 on June 14, 2024, around its launch. When Tate got arrested on July 19, it was trading at $0.0148.
DADDY was trading at $0.007916 at the time of writing, 46.5% down since Tate's arrest Sunday. The coin has lost more than 95% of its value since launch.
FAQ
What charges does Andrew Tate face from the UK?
The UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it will prosecute Andrew Tate on seven counts of rape, three for sex trafficking, three for assault, and 19 additional charges for offences relating to indecent images of a child and extreme pornography.
How much did the DADDY meme coin drop after Andrew Tate's arrest?
DADDY was trading at $0.007916 at the time of writing, 46.5% down since Tate's arrest on July 19. The coin has lost more than 95% of its value since its launch on June 14, 2024, when it hit an all-time high of $0.2886.