Miami, FL – Federal prosecutors are asking a Miami judge to keep Andrew and Tristan Tate in custody as the brothers fight extradition to the United Kingdom.
The request comes days after attorneys for the Tate brothers sought their release from federal custody while the extradition case moves through court.
A hearing is scheduled Thursday to determine whether they will remain jailed or can be released under certain conditions.
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on July 18th by the U.S. Marshals Service after British authorities requested their extradition.
Prosecutors in the United Kingdom are seeking to prosecute the brothers on dozens of charges involving seven alleged victims.
The charges include allegations of rape, human trafficking, sexual assault and other offenses.
Andrew Tate faces charges that include rape and allegedly arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation.
Tristan Tate also faces rape and trafficking-related charges. The alleged offenses date from 2010 through 2017.
Both brothers have denied wrongdoing and have not been convicted of the charges.
Attorneys for the Tates have argued they should be released while challenging extradition.
Proposed conditions include surrendering their passports and submitting to electronic monitoring.
The defense has also pointed to the brothers’ international profiles and previous compliance with restrictions imposed during separate criminal proceedings in Romania.
Prosecutors, however, contend the brothers should remain detained during the extradition process.
The legal battle could continue for months as the court considers Britain’s request and arguments from the defense.
The brothers are dual American and British citizens.
They will remain in federal custody at least until Thursday’s detention hearing.