Andrew and Tristan Tate's Motion for Release Pending UK Extradition Proceedings
A motion filed by Andrew and Tristan Tate seeking release on bail while contesting extradition to the UK, citing their compliance with Romanian court orders and lack of flight risk.
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Romanian Legal Proceedings and Release History
The motion details that Romanian authorities arrested the Tate brothers on December 30, 2022 in criminal case no. 1305/D/P/2022, holding them in pre-trial detention until March 31, 2023. The Bucharest Court of Appeal then placed them under house arrest for 30 days, later extended in increments until August 4, 2023 when they were placed under judicial supervision. The document cites February 25, 2025 orders from Romanian prosecutors lifting travel restrictions after finding the brothers 'rigorously complied with all the obligations imposed' during nearly 1 year and 6 months of restrictive measures. The filing includes declarations from Romanian counsel Eugen Constantin Vidineac stating the brothers complied with all conditions while traveling to nine countries, always returning to Romania as required.
Supported by PDF pages 1, 2, 6, 7, 8UK Extradition Request and Romanian Court Proceedings
The motion states the UK obtained TaCA arrest warrants on January 19, 2024 based on accounts from three undisclosed accusers. Romania initiated extradition proceedings on March 11, 2024, and the Bucharest Court of Appeal ordered the brothers' surrender to the UK on March 12, 2024, while postponing surrender until conclusion of Romanian proceedings. The document notes the brothers were released one day after arrest under their previous conditions. The filing includes statements the brothers made in Romanian court expressing their intention to remain in Romania to prove their innocence before addressing UK matters. The US provisional arrest occurred on July 18, 2026.
Supported by PDF pages 3, 10, 11, 12Arguments for Special Circumstances
The motion presents multiple arguments for release, including that the existing Romanian surrender order to the UK eliminates diplomatic necessity for US detention. It cites the brothers' three years of documented compliance with Romanian court conditions, including international travel to countries with UK extradition treaties like the US, UAE, Turkey, Croatia and Cyprus. The filing references UK counsel Andrew Ford's declaration about UK bail procedures and includes the brothers' social media activity showing public documentation of their whereabouts, with Andrew posting on X for 216 consecutive days before arrest.
Supported by PDF pages 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22Current Detention Conditions at FDC Miami
The document describes the brothers being held in administrative segregation in the Special Housing Unit at FDC Miami since their July 18, 2026 arrest. It states they have limited contact with families, no television or radio, and no commissary access. The motion notes they sleep without pillows on bunks shorter than they are tall, and in their first fifteen days were permitted outdoor recreation only four times for one hour each. Attorney-client meetings reportedly occur in rooms monitored by cameras, and counsel states they were turned away from the facility twice in one week.
Supported by PDF pages 30, 31, 32Flight Risk and Community Safety Considerations
The motion disputes government claims about flight risk, noting the brothers returned to Romania multiple times despite the pending UK surrender order, including in March 2025 to satisfy reporting requirements. It cites Romanian court findings that flight was 'implausible' and that they demonstrated 'interest in the correct establishment of the facts.' Regarding danger, the filing references the February 2025 Romanian prosecutor's determination that the brothers posed no risk of obstructing justice, with no allegations of misconduct during three years of pretrial release.
Supported by PDF pages 25, 26, 33, 34, 35, 36Proposed Release Conditions
The motion proposes four specific release conditions: (1) A bond amount to be determined by the court; (2) Surrender of all passports; (3) 24/7 GPS monitoring at any location approved by the Court; and (4) Authorization for Pretrial Service to enter the home at any time to ensure compliance. The filing states the brothers will be amenable to any modifications the Court deems appropriate and notes this approach mirrors their compliance with Romanian judicial controls that included international travel permissions.
Supported by PDF pages 39, 40Document record
- Document type
- Other court document
- Category
- Other
- Publication date
- 2026-08-07
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- Not stated by source
- Case number
- 1:26-mj-03259
- Collected
- 2026-11-13
- Original filename
- gov.uscourts.flsd.719181.24.0.pdf
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