A Florida judge postponed Thursday’s court hearing for social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate by two weeks after they were arrested by federal authorities in Miami last month on charges related to human trafficking and sexual assault.
The hearing, originally scheduled for July 27, was rescheduled to August 27 after U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis granted the defense’s request for more time. The brothers’ legal team stated they needed additional time to prepare responses to prosecutors’ arguments.
At the postponed hearing, the judge will determine whether the Tates should remain in federal custody or be released as they contest their extradition to the United Kingdom. The defendants face nearly five dozen charges in the UK, including allegations of human trafficking, rapes, and assaults against multiple victims.
The Tates have been held in a federal detention center in Miami since their July 18 arrest. Their attorneys argued that the brothers’ high-profile status and regular social media updates about their locations make them low flight risks, despite prosecutors’ claims that they pose a significant danger.
Prosecutors countered that the Tates should remain detained, citing the strong presumption against bail in international extradition cases. They emphasized the seriousness of the UK charges, which include violent crimes, as well as allegations in Romania that the brothers attempted to intimidate witnesses.
The Tates have denied all wrongdoing and have faced a long-running international legal saga spanning the US, Britain, and Romania. Their case has drawn global attention due to their prominence as online personalities promoting wealth and traditional gender roles.