Andrew and Tristan Tate depart Romania after 3 years, board private jet to Florida
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Andrew and Tristan Tate, the controversial social media influencers, have reportedly left Romania after travel restrictions imposed on them were lifted.
According to reliable sources in Bucharest, the brothers departed from Baneasa Airport by private jet shortly after 05:00 local time (03:00 GMT), heading towards the United States. The Tates had been under a travel ban since December 2023, following their arrest in connection with serious allegations of human trafficking, rape, and other charges, which they deny.
The Romanian prime minister previously denied any pressure from the US government regarding the decision to lift their travel ban, despite their dual UK-US nationality. A statement from their media team addressed the situation, saying, "While this news is undoubtedly predictable, we embrace the opportunity it presents to demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation."
🚨🇺🇸🇷🇴#BREAKING: Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate have been officially allowed to leave Romania after 2.5 years.
Tate brothers have boarded a private jet to US, Florida.
DIICOT prosecutors have allowed them to leave Romania for the first time after 2.5 years.
They will only come… pic.twitter.com/QqBFmSnWmpThe Tate brothers have attracted significant attention for their controversial views, with Andrew Tate self-identifying as a misogynist and both brothers being strong supporters of right-wing politics, including backing Donald Trump during the US election campaign. Although they continue to deny all allegations against them, their legal troubles are far from over.
In addition to facing trial in Romania, the brothers are also wanted for questioning in the UK over similar allegations, and their extradition process will proceed once the Romanian case is concluded.