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Cigars, fast cars, private jets and provocative statements about women. This is how many people know the controversial British-American influencer Andrew Tate. Now the former kickboxer, his brother Tristan and two women are charged with rape, human trafficking and organized crime. It is supposed to be a case of assault against seven women. They are said to be part of a criminal network in Romania, where the purpose was to exploit women sexually. The four allegedly denied the charges, and Tate has previously stated that the police have no evidence in the case. Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan and lawyer Eugen Vidineac on their way out of court in Bucharest, Romania in April. Photo: AP At the end of December last year, the police in Romania searched eight houses for evidence. They confiscated mobile phones, video equipment, cars, drugs, fake ID cards and NOK 100,000 in cash. The brothers and the other two accused in the case were seen in custody. A Romanian court extended the imprisonment by 30 days – four times. On 31 March, the four accused appealed the imprisonment, and won. Then they were allowed to be under house arrest for the last month. Now the same four persons have again been placed under house arrest, until the trial starts. Internet phenomenon Tate has become big on the internet in recent years. Before his profile was banned by TikTok, he had 4.7 million followers on the channel. Tate was arrested at his residence in Romania on 29 December 2022. Photo: Reuters He was also banned from Twitter, but was allowed to return when Elon Musk took over the management. There he now has 6.9 million followers. Asks rape victims to take responsibility On social media and through the podcast “Tate Speech”, the influencer is known for preaching masculinity, giving self-help advice, and constantly making controversial statements on various topics. His followers are mainly young men. Among other things, he has said that rape victims must take responsibility for the abuse. This is also the reason why he was banned from Twitter. Hear also:



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