Andrew and Tristan Tate launch defamation lawsuit against 13 social media critics while battling serious allegations of sex trafficking, assault, and organized crime across multiple countries.
Quick Takes
- The Tate brothers filed a defamation lawsuit in Florida against 15 defendants, including social media users they claim formed “Team Matrix” to defame them
- Ex-girlfriend Brianna Stern has filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Andrew Tate, alleging he choked and beat her at the Beverly Hills Hotel
- The brothers face ongoing legal troubles in Romania for sex trafficking and organized crime charges
- Florida officials including Governor Ron DeSantis have expressed disapproval of the Tates’ presence in the state
- Victims’ rights advocates view the defamation lawsuit as an intimidation tactic to silence critics
Tate Brothers Take Legal Offensive While Facing Multiple Accusations
Andrew and Tristan Tate have filed a defamation lawsuit targeting 15 defendants, including social media users and advocates for alleged victims. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, claims these individuals formed a group called “Team Matrix” with the express purpose of defaming the brothers using information from lawyers representing alleged victims. This legal action comes as the Tates face multiple serious allegations across different jurisdictions, including sex trafficking charges in Romania and a new sexual assault lawsuit in the United States.
Critics see the defamation lawsuit as part of a pattern of legal intimidation. Marcel van der Watt, an expert quoted in reporting on the case, stated that the lawsuit represents the Tate brothers’ approach to dealing with opposition.
New Sexual Assault Allegations in Los Angeles
While fighting their legal battles on multiple fronts, Andrew Tate now faces additional serious accusations from former girlfriend Brianna Stern. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, Stern alleges that Tate choked and beat her during an encounter at the Beverly Hills Hotel on March 11 that began as consensual but turned violent. Stern claims Tate made threatening statements during the alleged assault, including telling her “You are my property” and threatening rape or murder.
Stern chose to pursue legal action to support other women in abusive relationships and has retained prominent attorney Tony Buzbee, known for representing sexual assault victims. Her lawsuit includes evidence such as text messages and medical reports documenting the alleged abuse. In one disturbing text message attributed to Tate, he allegedly wrote to Stern:
“I really love hitting you it’s very good for me and you. It’s relaxing don’t you think?”
Mounting Legal Troubles Across Multiple Jurisdictions
The Tates’ legal challenges extend far beyond these recent lawsuits. In Romania, the brothers face charges of sex trafficking, rape, and organized crime. They are accused of recruiting women for pornographic content, with new allegations involving minors. Andrew Tate also faces “sexual aggression” charges in the United Kingdom. Additionally, the brothers are contending with a $27 million tax evasion lawsuit, adding to their mounting legal difficulties.
The Tates’ attorney, Joseph McBride, has dismissed Stern’s lawsuit as a “blatant cash grab” and characterized it as a “desperate attempt by a sad individual to exploit Andrew’s success and reputation for personal gain.” – Source
Unwelcome in Florida
Florida officials have made it clear that the Tate brothers are not welcome in the state. The Florida Attorney General has launched a criminal investigation into the Tates, and Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly distanced the state from their presence. The Governor emphasized that Florida had no involvement in the Tates’ arrival in the state and explicitly rejected their presence given the serious allegations they face.
“Florida is not a place where you’re welcome with that type of conduct in the air”
Andrew Tate initially gained fame as a contestant on “Big Brother” and as a professional kickboxer before transforming into a controversial social media influencer. His online presence promotes views widely criticized as misogynistic, and he runs programs that critics say are designed to groom women into sex work. As the legal battles continue on multiple fronts, the Tate brothers’ attempts to silence critics through defamation lawsuits highlight the contentious nature of their public personas and the serious allegations they continue to face.
Sources:
- Andrew Tate Sued By Ex-Girlfriend For Sexual Assault—His Latest Legal Trouble
- Andrew Tate and his brother under fire as critics call his lawsuit against X users an ‘intimidation tactic’
