Challenges in the Life of Andrew Tate in a Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Andrew Tate's life and career.

Emory Andrew Tate III is a controversial American-British social media personality, businessman, and former kickboxer known for his prominence in the manosphere. His promotion of controversial views has led to bans from numerous social media platforms and accusations of misogyny. He has been labelled the 'king of toxic masculinity' and identifies as a misogynist. He is seen as a divisive influencer, gaining considerable online attention. Tate is currently subject to multiple legal investigations across Romania, the UK, and the US, involving both criminal and civil charges.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2012: Championship Losses

In 2012, Andrew Tate lost to Sahak Parparyan by unanimous decision while challenging for his It's Showtime 85MAX Championship, and later lost the Enfusion championship tournament to Franci Grajš. Before his loss, he was ranked second-best light-heavyweight kickboxer in the world.

July 2015: First Arrest in Britain

In July 2015, Andrew Tate was first arrested in Britain after two women filed complaints accusing him of rape and assault.

December 2015: Second Arrest on Suspicion of Rape

In December 2015, Andrew Tate was arrested again on suspicion of rape.

2019: Crown Prosecution Service Declines Charges

In 2019, the Crown Prosecution Service declined to file charges for any of the rape and assault allegations against Andrew Tate.

2019: Police Investigation Closure

In 2019, the police investigation by Hertfordshire Constabulary into Andrew Tate for rape, which began before 2016, closed with no charges filed.

April 2022: Romanian Police Raid and Human Trafficking Investigation

In April 2022, following a report to the US embassy about an American citizen being held against her will at a property owned by the Tate brothers in Pipera, Romania, Romanian police raided the home and a nearby webcam studio. Four women were discovered, and two claimed they were being held against their will, leading to an in-rem investigation into human trafficking and rape by DIICOT.

August 2022: Members and Potential Victims

As of August 2022, leaked chat logs suggested that there were 434 members of The War Room and 45 potential victims.

December 2022: Tate Brothers Arrested in Romania

In December 2022, Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Romania, along with two women.

2022: Hustler's University Promotion and Scrutiny

In 2022, Andrew Tate gained prominence by encouraging members of Hustler's University to promote his content on social media, leading to scrutiny and the shutdown of its affiliate marketing program after Stripe pulled out. The platform was later rebranded multiple times.

March 2023: Possible Tumor and Cancer Denial

In March 2023, while incarcerated in Romania, Tate's legal team reported he had a dark spot on his lung, potentially a tumor, after a medical consultation in Dubai, sparking rumors of lung cancer. Tate later denied having cancer on Twitter.

June 2023: Tate Charged with Rape and Human Trafficking

In June 2023, Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan, and two women were charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women.

June 2023: Charges Adjusted and Defamation Lawsuit Filed

In June 2023, DIICOT adjusted the charges against Andrew Tate from human trafficking to "human trafficking in continued form", identifying seven victims. The accused were indicted on charges of rape, human trafficking, and forming an organized crime group. That same month, the Tate brothers filed a defamation lawsuit against one of the accusers, their parents, and two others in Florida, seeking $5 million in damages.

August 2023: BBC Investigation into The War Room

In August 2023, a BBC investigation led by Matt Shea documented evidence of women groomed into online sex work by members of The War Room, described as an all-male secretive society.

2023: Removal of The Real World App

In 2023, Google and Apple removed The Real World's associated app, the Real World Portal, from their app stores.

January 2024: Romanian Criminal Case Hearing and Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed

In January 2024, the Romanian criminal case against Andrew Tate was heard in the preliminary chamber. That same month, a U.S. District Judge dismissed one of the brothers' defamation lawsuits against a former United States Marine Corps sergeant.

March 2024: Arrest Warrant for Tate Brothers

In March 2024, British police obtained an arrest warrant for the Tate brothers as part of an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

March 2024: European Arrest Warrant Issued

In March 2024, Westminster Magistrates' Court issued a European arrest warrant against Andrew and Tristan Tate based on allegations of sexual aggression from 2012 to 2015. The Tate brothers deny all charges.

May 2024: Data Leak on The Real World Website

In May 2024, The Real World website experienced a data leak, exposing the personal data of 968,447 user accounts, including email addresses and account passwords. Additionally, 22 million messages sent by users on the platform were also openly accessible.

July 2024: Civil Case Filed Against Tate Brothers

In July 2024, a civil case was initiated against the Tate brothers and a third person for alleged tax evasion, and two of their accusers reportedly went into hiding after a campaign of online harassment. The Tate brothers also filed a defamation lawsuit, claiming $5 million in damages against one of the accusers.

August 2024: Investigation Expanded to Include Trafficking Minors

In August 2024, Romanian police expanded their investigation against Andrew Tate to include trafficking minors, sex with a minor, money laundering and attempting to influence witnesses. Prosecutors said the new investigation involves 35 alleged victims, including a woman who was a minor at the time.

October 2024: Doxxing of Coffeezilla

In October 2024 Andrew Tate was sent a series of questions by the YouTube channel Coffeezilla about his meme coin DADDY. In response Tate doxxed Coffeezilla and encouraged his supporters to email abusive content to Coffeezilla with Tate specifically requesting that they call him "gay".

December 2024: Court Rules in Favor of Police

In December 2024, the Westminster Magistrates' Court ruled in favor of the Devon and Cornwall Police, allowing them to seize £2.8 million worth of unpaid taxes from the Tate brothers' online businesses.

2024: Extradition Request for Rape Charges

In 2024, Andrew Tate was subject to an extradition request for rape charges.

March 2025: Legal Investigations Against Tate

As of March 2025, Andrew Tate is facing six legal investigations across multiple countries including Romania, the United Kingdom, and the United States, involving both criminal and civil proceedings.

March 2025: Criminal Investigation Initiated and Lawsuit Filed

In March 2025, Florida's Attorney General initiated a criminal investigation into the affairs of Andrew Tate upon his arrival in the state. Also that month, Brianna Stern filed a lawsuit against Tate accusing him of sexual assault.

May 2025: 21 Charges Brought by the UK

In May 2025, the United Kingdom Crown Prosecution Service brought 21 charges against Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan by the UK including for rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking.