The UK authorities have intensified their court case against Andrew Tate, a divisive online influencer. Andrew and his brother Tristan Tate were accused of 21 crimes by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on May 27, 2025. The prosecution had authorized the charges following a rigorous investigation conducted by the Bedfordshire Police.
Severe charges of harassment, stalking, sharing private pictures without consent, and dangerous driving are among the allegations, which entail several claimed acts. Before the boys moved to Romania, officials from CPS argued that the acts allegedly occurred in England between 2019 and 2023.
Police in Bedfordshire
Following several complaints against the Tate brothers, Bedfordshire Police launched a comprehensive investigation. Investigators meticulously gathered digital correspondence, interviewed potential victims, and scrutinized social media data before forwarding the case file to the Child Protection Services (CPS). This thorough process is a testament to the authorities’ commitment to upholding justice.
Experts drew up a timeline of purportedly unethical conduct that involved both offline and online incidents. The case involves four complainants, police say, and each of them has provided evidence and supporting evidence for the prosecution. After the officers presented their findings late in 2024, the CPS weighed whether the charges met the legal threshold.
CPS
In preparation for proceeding with charges, the CPS rigorously reviewed the evidence in line with its Code for Crown Prosecutors. This code stipulates that there must be a clear public interest and a realistic prospect of conviction. After careful consideration of the case, prosecutors signed off on 21 charges, demonstrating their commitment to serving the public and ensuring justice is served.
The CPS issued a public statement:
The Crown Prosecution Service authorised Bedfordshire Police to charge Andrew and Tristan Tate with 21 offences, including stalking, harassment, and sharing private images without consent. The case will proceed to trial after these decisions are made according to the prosecution’s standard of law.
Charges
The full roster of offences includes:
Four counts of harassment
Two charges of stalking
Three charges of publishing intimate images without consent
One count of controlling and coercive behaviour
Five charges of dangerous driving
Four offences for failure to provide an analytical specimen
Perverting the course of justice in two charges
Certain of these allegations, the prosecution states, are linked to the current misuse of the internet, while others are related to dangerous and illegal driving in the UK.
Tristan Tate and Andrew Tate, known for their controversial and often provocative online presence, have been at the centre of this legal battle.
Andrew Tate and Brother
Tristan Tate and Andrew Tate have also denied all allegations. They rejected the allegations as politically motivated by their lawyers, who stated the allegations were made with the intent of silencing them due to their controversial views.
Andrew Tate wrote the following and posted it on social media:
“These charges are absurd. Because we speak the truth, the UK government has come aboard the coordinated attack on us. We won’t back down.
In a subsequent post, Tristan Tate added:
“The truth wins in each instance. We can’t wait to expose this as an attack on masculinity and free speech.”
Victims Claim
The Tate brothers are accused by the victims of online harassment, threatening, and emotional abuse. The victims claim that the Tates publicly humiliated or manipulated them through their expansive online presence. As alleged by the prosecution, the brothers employed violent digital communication to harass victims and delivered explicit material without consent. These claims highlight the serious emotional and psychological impact of the alleged actions on the victims.
One complainant, despite requesting no further communication, allegedly continued to be contacted by Andrew Tate. Another individual, after discovering their private chats and images online, expressed feelings of fear and nervousness.
Political Responses
The UK allegations have reignited calls for influencer responsibility, online abuse laws, and cyber misogyny. Lawmakers and advocates welcomed the move as a step toward holding public figures accountable for harmful behavior.
Women’s rights groups backed the victims and urged strict enforcement of laws on stalking and image-based abuse.
The Tate brothers continue to be defended online by their dedicated fan base. Supporters claim that the allegations reflect a concerted effort to censor free speech, especially that which goes against modern feminist narratives.
