Andrew Tate released from house arrest by Bucharest court

Andrew Tate addresses the media after being released from house arrest in Romania. Photo: Alexandru Dobre/AP

Andrew Tate released. A Bucharest court ruled on Friday from house arrest, where he is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking.

Currently, the Internet identity is under judicial control, which is a lighter restrictive measure.

Mr. In June, Tate, along with his brother Tristan and two suspected Romanian women, were charged with human trafficking, rape and the creation of a criminal gang for the sexual exploitation of women.

The suspects denied the charges.

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According to Romanian law, the case is now in the preliminary chamber of the Bucharest court, where the judge has 60 days to review the case file to ensure legality. The trial will not begin until that process is completed.

On Friday, the Bucharest Court of Appeal said in a written ruling that it «replaces the measure of house arrest with a measure of judicial review for a period of 60 days.» from 4 August to 2 October.”

Under the new measure, four suspects can leave the house, but not the capital Bucharest and the surrounding district of Ilfov. They must report regularly to the police. They are also prohibited from approaching the victims.

The Tate brothers, who hold dual US and British citizenship, have been under house arrest since April pending an investigation into the abuse of seven women who prosecutors say were lured with false allegations of relationships.

A self-described misogynist Mr. Tate has gained millions of fans by promoting an ultra-masculine lifestyle that critics say demeans women.