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 promoting contentious views within the manosphere. His commentary has led to bans from numerous social media platforms due to concerns about misogyny. Despite the controversy, Tate maintains a significant online presence, with millions of followers. He has been labeled the "king of toxic masculinity" and has described himself as a misogynist. Tate faces multiple legal investigations in Romania, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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

2012: Championship Challenges and Losses

In 2012, Andrew Tate lost to Sahak Parparyan 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 in Britain

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

2017: Controversial Tweets on Sexual Harassment

In 2017, Andrew Tate received attention for his tweets describing his view of sexual harassment amid the Harvey Weinstein cases and for tweeting that sexual assault victims share responsibility for their assaults.

2019: Charges Declined by Crown Prosecution Service

In 2019, the Crown Prosecution Service declined to file charges against Andrew Tate for any of the allegations from 2015.

April 2022: Investigation into Human Trafficking and Rape

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

August 2022: Membership and Potential Victims in The War Room

As of August 2022, leaked chat logs revealed that The War Room had 434 members and 45 potential victims.

December 2022: Arrest in Romania

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

2022: Concerns Arise Over Tate's Influence

Beginning in 2022, Andrew Tate's views and influence on teenage boys and young men became a concern for parents, teachers, and mental health experts globally. His views were described as "brainwashing a generation" due to his influence in British schools. The Anti-Defamation League considered Tate's misogyny mainstream, equating his philosophy to that of pickup artists.

February 2023: Concerns About Radicalization into Misogyny

In February 2023, Tim Squirrell of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue stated that Andrew Tate posed "a risk of radicalising young men into misogynist extremism".

February 2023: Courses for Teachers on Addressing Tate's Views

In February 2023, courses for teachers in the United Kingdom on how to address Andrew Tate's views sold out, because of concerns about violent misogyny and extremist content. The head of UK counter-terror policing expressed concern about the effect of such rhetoric on young boys' minds.

March 2023: Rumors of Lung Cancer and Subsequent Denial

In March 2023, while Andrew Tate was incarcerated in Romania, his legal team reported a possible tumor on his lung after a medical consultation in Dubai, leading to online rumors that he had lung cancer. Tate later denied having cancer on Twitter.

April 2023: Discouragement of Discussion of Tate in Schools

In April 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) discouraged discussion of Andrew Tate in schools, citing his influence regarding sexual harassment and misogynistic incidents. The co-founder of the charity Diversify expressed frustration over the refusal to provide any resources or training for teachers.

June 2023: Tate Charged with Rape, Human Trafficking

In June 2023, Andrew Tate and three others were charged 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 human trafficking charges against Andrew Tate to "human trafficking in continued form", identifying seven victims. The four accused were indicted on charges of rape, human trafficking, and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women. The Tate brothers also filed a defamation lawsuit against one of their accusers, their parents and two other people in Palm Beach County, Florida, seeking $5 million in damages.

August 2023: BBC Investigation into The War Room

In August 2023, a BBC investigation 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.

October 2023: Australian Government to Counter Harmful Gender Stereotypes

In October 2023, the Australian government allocated AUD$3.5 million to counter "harmful gender stereotypes perpetuated online" in response to young fans of Andrew Tate bringing misogynist views into Australian schools.

2023: Removal of The Real World App from App Stores

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 Heard and Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed

In January 2024, the Romanian criminal case against Andrew Tate was heard in the preliminary chamber, and three months later the Bucharest Tribunal decided that the case met legal criteria. Additionally, in January 2024 US District Judge Robin L. Rosenberg dismissed another of the brothers' defamation lawsuits.

February 2024: Labour Party Proposal to Counter Misogyny

In February 2024, the shadow education secretary in the UK, Bridget Phillipson, said the Labour Party wanted to use male role models to counter the misogyny of influencers such as Andrew Tate. The proposal would implement peer-to-peer mentoring programs for school staff. The general secretary of the National Education Union, Daniel Kebede, welcomed the plans.

March 2024: Arrest Warrant Obtained by British Police

In March 2024, British police obtained an arrest warrant for Andrew Tate and his brother.

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.

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 in the UK for Tax Evasion

In July 2024, a civil case was brought against Andrew Tate, his brother, and a third person in the UK for alleged tax evasion.

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. The investigation involved 35 alleged victims, including a woman who was a minor at the time. The Tate brothers denied all allegations.

August 2024: Police Raids and Expanded Investigation

In August 2024, Romanian police raided four properties owned by Andrew Tate and expanded its investigation to include trafficking minors, sex with a minor, money laundering, and attempting to influence witnesses.

October 2024: Doxxing of Coffeezilla

In October 2024, Andrew Tate doxxed the YouTube channel Coffeezilla and encouraged his supporters to email abusive content, specifically requesting they call him "gay."

December 2024: Seizure of Unpaid Taxes

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.

February 2025: Funds Received and Departure for the United States

In February 2025, Alison Hernandez, announced that the Devon and Cornwall Police had received around £1.2 million related to the Tate case. Following pressure from the Trump administration to lift travel restrictions, Andrew Tate left Romania by private jet for the United States and arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he became the subject of a statewide criminal investigation.

March 2025: Legal investigations in multiple countries

As of March 2025, Andrew Tate was facing six legal investigations across Romania, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

March 2025: Criminal Investigation and Sexual Assault Lawsuit

In March 2025, Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, initiated a criminal investigation into Andrew Tate's affairs upon his arrival in the state. Also in March 2025, Tate allegedly performed erotic asphyxiation on Brianna Stern, who was later diagnosed "post concussive" at hospital, leading her to file a lawsuit against him accusing him of sexual assault.

May 2025: 21 Charges Brought Against Tate in the UK

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

May 2025: United Kingdom Crown Prosecution Service brings charges

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