Major Controversies Surrounding Andrew Tate: A Detailed Timeline
A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Andrew Tate.
Emory Andrew Tate III is a controversial American-British social media personality, businessman, and former kickboxer known for promoting manosphere views. His divisive commentary, often labeled misogynistic, led to bans from several social media platforms, yet he remains a prominent and widely recognized figure with a substantial following. Described as the "king of toxic masculinity" and politically right-wing, Tate faces multiple criminal and civil investigations in Romania and the United Kingdom.
July 2015: First Arrest in Britain
In July 2015, 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, Tate was arrested again on suspicion of rape.
2016: Appearance on Big Brother and Removal
In 2016, Andrew Tate appeared on the British reality series Big Brother, but was removed due to being a suspect in an open rape investigation.
2016: Appeared on Big Brother's 17th series
In 2016, Andrew Tate gained widespread attention for appearing on the British reality show Big Brother's 17th series but was removed after six days due to controversial posts on Twitter and a video that appeared to show him striking a woman.
2019: No Charges Filed
In 2019, the Crown Prosecution Service declined to file charges for any of the allegations made against Tate.
2019: Rape Investigation Closed
In 2019, the police investigation by Hertfordshire Constabulary into Andrew Tate for rape, which began before his appearance on Big Brother, closed with no charges filed.
April 2022: Human Trafficking Investigation
In April 2022, Romanian police raided a property owned by the Tate brothers following a report that an American citizen was being held against her will. They discovered four women and initiated an investigation into human trafficking and rape.
August 2022: Tate's commentary labeled misogynistic and concerning.
In August 2022, various organizations, including the White Ribbon Campaign, Hope not Hate, and Rape Crisis England and Wales, criticized Andrew Tate's commentary as misogynistic and potentially dangerous, with possible long-term effects on his young male audience. The Centre for Countering Digital Hate labeled his videos as "extreme misogyny".
October 2022: Conversion to Islam
In October 2022, after a video of him praying at a mosque in Dubai went viral, Andrew Tate announced on his Gettr account that he had converted to Islam. The sincerity of his conversion to Islam has been questioned.
December 2022: Greta Thunberg responds to Tate's tweet with viral retort.
In December 2022, Andrew Tate tweeted at Greta Thunberg, leading to Thunberg's viral response with the satirical email address "smalldickenergy@getalife.com".
2022: Concerns arise over Tate's influence on young men.
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" by The New York Times, with the ADL considering his misogyny mainstream.
January 2023: Allegations of contacting underage girls surface.
In January 2023, the BBC reported that Andrew Tate and his brother had used social media to contact underage girls in an attempt to get them to join their webcam business.
February 2023: Tate's popularity among British teenage boys raises concerns.
In February 2023, The Guardian reported on Andrew Tate's popularity among British teenage boys, who mimic his phrases and philosophies. Parents and schoolteachers expressed concern about his influence, leading to misogynistic and aggressive behavior.
February 2023: Support from Thierry Baudet
In February 2023, Thierry Baudet, founder and leader of the far-right Forum for Democracy, called Andrew Tate an "outspoken political dissident" and "courageous critic", tabling a motion in the Dutch parliament regarding his detention in Romania.
February 2023: Tate accused of radicalizing young men.
In February 2023, Tim Squirrell of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue warned that Andrew Tate posed "a risk of radicalising young men into misogynist extremism". Teachers in Australia identified Tate's influence on students, noting a dramatic increase in sexism, misogyny, and sexual harassment.
March 2023: Health Scare and Denial
In March 2023, while incarcerated in Romania, Tate's legal team reported a possible tumor on his lung, sparking rumors of lung cancer. On March 5, 2023, Tate denied having cancer on Twitter.
June 2023: Charged with Rape, Human Trafficking, and Forming an Organized Crime Group
In June 2023, Andrew Tate and his brother, along with two women, were charged with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women in Romania.
June 2023: Tate claims to be acting under the instruction of God, supports Russell Brand and questions Nazi actions.
In June 2023, Andrew Tate stated he was "acting under the instruction of God" to do good and defended his controversial views. He supported Russell Brand after sexual assault accusations, defended Alex Jones, questioned the negative portrayal of Nazis, accused Israel of "genociding" Palestinians, supported the Hamas attack on Israel as "an eye for an eye", and promoted an anti-Semitic conspiracy.
June 2023: Charges Adjusted and Defamation Lawsuit Filed
In June 2023, DIICOT adjusted the charges against Tate from human trafficking to "human trafficking in continued form," identifying seven victims. The Tate brothers also filed a defamation lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages.
October 2023: Survey finds high awareness of Tate among children.
In October 2023, a survey found that 40% of 7–18 year-olds had heard of Andrew Tate. Exposure to his content correlated with harmful perceptions of relationships, with children exposed being five times more likely to think hurting people is OK.
January 2024: Romanian Criminal Case Heard
In January 2024, the Romanian criminal case against Tate was heard in the preliminary chamber. Also in January 2024, a U.S. District Judge dismissed one of the brothers' defamation lawsuits.
March 2024: Tate falsely claims cyber-attack caused bridge collapse.
In March 2024, Andrew Tate falsely claimed that the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Maryland was caused by a cyber-attack. He was later platformed by far-right conservatives and accused of inciting online hate after amplifying misinformation about the Southport stabbing.
March 2024: Arrest Warrant Issued in the UK
In March 2024, British police obtained an arrest warrant for Andrew Tate and his brother as part of an investigation into rape and human trafficking.
March 2024: European Arrest Warrant Issued
In March 2024, the UK's 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 leaked the personal data of 968,447 user accounts, including email addresses and account passwords, due to a misconfigured database.
July 2024: Civil Case for Alleged Tax Evasion
In July 2024, Andrew and Tristan Tate began facing a civil case for alleged tax evasion, further complicating their legal situation.
August 2024: Facing Legal Investigations
As of August 2024, Andrew Tate is facing five legal investigations in Romania and the United Kingdom, consisting of three criminal and two civil cases.
August 2024: Investigation Expanded to Include Trafficking Minors
In August 2024, Romanian police expanded their investigation against Tate 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 to Coffeezilla after being questioned about his meme coin DADDY.
December 2024: Court Rules in Favor of Police for Tax Seizure
In December 2024, the Westminster Magistrates' Court ruled in favour of the Devon and Cornwall police, allowing them to seize £2.8m 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, following a previously dropped investigation.
February 2025: Leaves Romania
In February 2025, following pressure from the Trump administration, Tate left Romania by private jet for the United States.
