Andrew Tate Accused of Gun Threats, Rape in Explosive UK Lawsuit: Latest Legal Crisis
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate faces new sexual violence allegations as four women file lawsuit detailing rape, strangulation, and death threats.
LONDON – Andrew Tate, the self-proclaimed “misogynist” influencer already embroiled in human trafficking charges, is now accused of horrific sexual violence in a new UK lawsuit. Four women allege Tate subjected them to rape, physical assault, and coercive control—including holding a gun to one victim’s head while threatening, “I am debating whether to rape you.”
Key Allegations in the Andrew Tate Lawsuit
- Gun Threats & Coercion: One claimant says Tate pressed a firearm to her head, warning her to obey or face “hell to pay.”
- Strangulation & Violence: Women allege Tate choked them until they developed petechiae (broken blood vessels) or lost consciousness during assaults.
- Death Threats: A survivor claims Tate boasted about killing others and threatened to murder her if she spoke out.
- Webcam Business Abuse: A 2015 rape allegation involves a woman working for Tate’s webcam operation, per court documents obtained by the BBC.
Andrew Tate’s Response to Sexual Assault Allegations
Tate and his legal team vehemently deny all claims, calling the lawsuit a “fabrication” and “pack of lies.” His representatives note UK police found no firearms during prior investigations and highlight that prosecutors previously declined to charge him due to “insufficient evidence.”
“These allegations were already scrutinized and dismissed. This is a shameless cash grab,” a spokesperson stated, per CNN.
Ongoing Legal Battles: Human Trafficking & Criminal Gang Charges
The lawsuit compounds Tate’s existing legal woes. He and brother Tristan Tate face charges in Romania for:
- Human trafficking
- Forming a criminal gang to exploit women
- Rape (Andrew Tate only)
Both brothers deny all charges, claiming they’re victims of a “political conspiracy.”
Why This Case Matters
The allegations spotlight Tate’s long-accused pattern of violence against women, amplified by his toxic online persona. With trials pending in Romania and the UK, the outcome could redefine accountability for influencers promoting extremist ideologies.