Andrew and Tristan Tate face Florida criminal probe days after US homecoming

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, known for their controversial actions, are now the subjects of a criminal probe upon their return to the United States. This follows their involvement in legal issues in Europe involving accusations of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed on Tuesday that a preliminary inquiry has been launched into the Tate brothers. Subsequently, the Office of Statewide Prosecution has been instructed to carry out search warrants and issue subpoenas as part of an active criminal investigation.

The specifics of the new investigation have not been disclosed yet, but it may delve into allegations similar to those faced by the Tates abroad.

“There’s a lot of opinions about us, a lot of things that go around about us on the internet,” he said. “We’ve yet to be convicted of any crime in our lives, ever. We have no criminal record anywhere on the planet, ever.”

But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was quick to announce publicly the brothers weren’t welcome in the Sunshine State.

David Gelman, a Philadelphia-area defense attorney, said it’s unusual for a prosecutor to announce a criminal probe this early.

Romania Andrew Tate

A dog sits near sports cars parked in the yard of Andrew Tate’s residence on the outskirts of Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.  (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

“When you get subpoenas and those sort of things, they’re supposed to be done in secret, because you’re doing an investigation,” he told Fox News Digital. “So for him to be so blatant about it, either he thinks he has a really, really strong case, or maybe something bigger is on the horizon.”

An attorney for the Tate brothers did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but the brothers posted a two-minute video on X Wednesday morning dismissing the new probe as “revenge of the nerds.”

“Andrew Tate is super cool – everyone loves him, and a bunch of nerds who wanna be cool, who aren’t cool, are trying to drag me down,” the older brother said.

In the U.K., the brothers have been accused of failure to pay taxes, and Andrew Tate is expected to be extradited there on a charge of sexual aggression after the conclusion of his Romanian case, which remains ongoing.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

You May Also Like
Intel Official Busted for Selling Top Secret Info to Foreign Nation Because He Was ‘Disturbed’ by Trump

Intel Agent Caught Selling Classified Information to Foreign Country Due to Disapproval of Trump

Nathan Vilas Laatsch, a 28-year-old IT specialist with Top Secret clearance for…
Putin masses 50,000 troops on Ukraine's north front as Trump again agrees to meet Russian, Ukrainian leaders

50,000 Russian troops gather on Ukraine’s northern border while Trump plans to meet with Russian and Ukrainian leaders for the second time

Approximately 50,000 troops have been gathered by Russian President Vladimir Putin near…
All the Celebrities at Knicks vs. Pacers Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals

Famous people attending Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers

Several celebrities, including Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, were spotted at Game…
Charlie Woods: Tiger Woods' son wins Team TaylorMade Invitational in claiming 1st AJGA event

Son of Tiger Woods, Charlie Woods, emerges victorious in his first AJGA event, Team TaylorMade Invitational

BOWLING GREEN, Fla. — Tiger Woods needs to make room on his…
Shocking prison video shows Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times while screaming in a pool of blood

Video of Tory Lanez being stabbed 14 times in prison while screaming in a pool of blood is shocking

Shocking surveillance footage shows the horrifying moment Tory Lanez was stabbed 14…
Shocking pictures show Tory Lanez covered in blood after being stabbed 14 times inside California prison where he is serving ten years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

Startling Images reveal Tory Lanez covered in blood after receiving 14 stab wounds while in a California penitentiary serving a decade-long sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

Shocking images show Tory Lanez covered in blood after being stabbed 14…
Local charges dropped as feds target Venezuelan accused of posing as teen at Ohio high school

Federal authorities focus on Venezuelan individual accused of impersonating a teenager at an Ohio high school, leading to dropped charges at the local level.

An illegal immigrant from Venezuela who was allegedly caught posing as a…
'Dancing with the Stars', Stephen Nedoroscik, and 'Welcome to Wrexham' win at 2025 Critics Choice Real TV Awards

Winners of 2025 Critics Choice Real TV Awards: ‘Dancing with the Stars’, Stephen Nedoroscik, and ‘Welcome to Wrexham’

The Critics Choice Association has revealed the champions of the seventh annual…
Peaceful Maryland community upended after human remains found in burnt vehicle

Tranquil Maryland neighborhood shaken by discovery of human remains in torched car

Recently, a disturbing discovery was made in the serene town of Davidsonville,…
Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez accused of misidentifying Ald. Rosanna Rodriguez Sanchez staffer as Washington shooting suspect

Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez accused of mistakenly identifying Ald. Rosanna Rodriguez Sanchez’s staff member as the suspect in the Washington shooting

CHICAGO (WLS) — A war of words is heating up over a…
Anthropic CEO warns artificial intelligence will eliminate jobs. What can you do to protect your career?

How to Safeguard Your Career in Light of AI Job Disruption by Anthropic CEO

The CEO of Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, is raising concerns about…
Infant found dead with dog bites was not killed by puppy: officials

Officials confirm puppy did not kill baby with dog bites

The city’s chief medical officer announced that the 1-month-old girl found deceased…