MIAMI (AP) — Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail at least two more weeks until their next hearing as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, a federal judge said Monday. U.S. Magistrate Lauren Louis set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.The Tates weren’t in court Monday or required to be there and have remained in jail since making a brief court appearance two days after their July 18 arrest.The Tates promote wealth, male dominance and misogyny through their social media empire and are among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities. The former professional kickboxers, who have dual U.S. and U.K. citizenship, have millions of social media followers and are vocal supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump.
AP AUDIO: Tate brothers’ lawyers and prosecutors to set schedule for UK extradition fight
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Tate brothers’ lawyers and prosecutors aim to schedule a UK extradition fight.
The White House has said the brothers shouldn’t expect any help from the president. Asked Thursday whether the White House would intervene in the extradition process, press secretary Karoline Leavitt flatly rejected the idea.The Tates’ attorney, Joseph McBride, said after last week’s hearing that they should remain in the U.S.
