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Because the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs continues to seize headlines, two different extremely controversial public figures are actually dealing with related costs and will wind up spending a few years behind bars.
Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged with a complete of 21 counts of rape and intercourse trafficking, within the UK, Crown Prosecution Service revealed this week.
The fees had been licensed in January of final 12 months however weren’t made public till right this moment.
Tate brothers face lengthy listing of costs within the UK
Andrew, the extra well-known of the 2, faces 10 costs associated to 3 girls that embody rape, “precise bodily hurt,” human trafficking and “controlling prostitution for acquire,” based on the Related Press.
His youthful brother Tristan is dealing with 11 costs associated to at least one girl that embody rape, human trafficking and precise bodily hurt.
“They do that to any man who fights towards them,” Andrew tweeted shortly after the fees had been introduced. “By no means quit males. By no means give in. Don’t be scared.”
The Tates have constructed an viewers of hundreds of thousands — most of whom are younger males — largely by peddling on-line programs that promise success with each girls and funds.
The Tates’ lengthy historical past of authorized points
Andrew and Tristan had been arrested in Romania in 2022 following claims that they began a felony gang within the nation and lured girls there with the intention of exploiting them.
The brothers are nonetheless dealing with these costs, however their journey ban was lifted earlier this 12 months, enabling them to go away the nation.
On the time, the Tates made headlines by touring to Florida, however they fled the state after they discovered that authorities there have been contemplating their very own investigation.
Earlier right this moment, Andrew tweeted that he intends to make a proper assertion, however that assertion has not but arrived.
He did, nevertheless, retweet a follower who theorized that jail would truly be an excellent factor for the Tates, as it might “make their energy stage increased.”
“Going to jail within the UK isn’t by any means straightforward, nevertheless when you will have wealth, energy and a drive behind you,” this particular person wrote.
“In the event that they do truly go to jail, you do perceive they’ll go in there like kings. Come out with extra energy, extra connections and extra information. The individuals behind the plans don’t suppose,” the fan continued.
“Jail will solely make you stronger. Placing the Tates in ANY jail within the UK will solely make their energy stage increased.
Nicely, that may be true. Nevertheless it sounds prefer it’s a threat society is keen to take.
