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Romanian Court Keeps Tate Brothers In Custody Pending Investigation


Andrew Tate (center) and his brother Tristan (right) are escorted by policemen as they leave theDirectorate for the Investigation of Organised Crime and Terrorism in Bucharest on January 26.
Andrew Tate (center) and his brother Tristan (right) are escorted by policemen as they leave theDirectorate for the Investigation of Organised Crime and Terrorism in Bucharest on January 26.

Divisive Internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will remain in custody until the end of March pending a criminal investigation into alleged sex trafficking, a Romanian court said on February 21, extending their detention. The brothers, who have dual U.S. and British nationality, and two Romanian female suspects have been in police custody since December 29. Prosecutors are investigating them for suspected human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. They have denied the accusations. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.

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