
Lauren Southern has accused internet personality Andrew Tate of rape and physical assault in her memoir This Is Not Real Life.
In the book, Southern recounts a trip to Romania in February 2018, during which she and activist Tommy Robinson visited Tate’s Bucharest compound.
She alleges that after drinking, she was carried to a hotel room by Tate. She writes that although she initially consented to kissing, she later repeatedly said no, but was ignored. According to her account, Tate strangled her until she lost consciousness.
Southern claims that upon regaining consciousness, she fled the room, and that Tate warned her not to speak about the incident.
She says she reported the matter to UK authorities but was informed that any legal action would need to occur in Romania.
She declined to pursue the case further due to concerns about corruption in the Romanian judicial system.
She notes undergoing a medical examination shortly after the incident and says her decision to speak out now reflects years of internal conflict and silence.
Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer and controversial online figure, is currently facing separate charges of rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Romania, the UK, and the US. He denies all allegations.
Southern’s public disclosure adds to the broader scrutiny surrounding Tate and contributes to ongoing 2025 conversations around consent, abuse of power, and accountability in digital influencer culture.
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