Miami, FL – Two social media influencers will remain in federal custody while a Miami court considers whether they should be extradited to the United Kingdom.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis denied Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate’s release request Wednesday, finding they failed to show they were not flight risks or dangers to the community.
Louis also determined that no special circumstances justified their release.
The dual American and British citizens have been detained in Miami since their July 18 arrests.
British authorities are seeking their extradition over alleged offenses involving rape, assault and facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation.
Court records indicate the accusations involve multiple women and alleged conduct between July 2010 and August 2017.
The brothers have denied wrongdoing and have not entered pleas in a British court.
Defense attorneys proposed bond, electronic monitoring and surrendering their passports.
They argued the brothers’ public profiles would make fleeing difficult and said their online displays of wealth were exaggerated.
Louis cited their financial resources and international travel, concluding that they could leave the jurisdiction.
Prosecutors argued that the alleged offenses also presented public safety concerns.
The defense said detention could interfere with separate Romanian proceedings and indicated an appeal may be considered.
Romanian prosecutors recently indicted Andrew Tate on charges of allegedly trafficking minors, laundering money, having sex with a minor and tampering with witnesses.
Tristan Tate was indicted for alleged complicity. Both deny the accusations.
Britain has until September 16th to submit supporting materials for its extradition request.
The ruling does not determine guilt or whether the brothers will ultimately be transferred to British custody.