Florida Attorney General Opens Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

State officials have initiated a criminal investigation into the controversial influencers after they were accused of human trafficking, a charge they deny.

Influencer Andrew Tate, left, arrives, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Andrew and his brother Tristan were charged with human trafficking in Romania and arrived in the U.S. after authorities lifted travel restrictions. Marta Lavandier/AP Photo

The attorney general of Florida announced on Tuesday that a criminal investigation had been launched against social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he had directed his office to work with law enforcement to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the Tate brothers following their arrival in Florida last week.