Andrew Tate, brother Tristan sued for allegedly sex trafficking American woman to foreign country

An American woman, known as Jane Doe, has filed a countersuit against the Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, accusing them of luring her to Romania under false pretenses for sex work and then allegedly engaging in witness intimidation and defamation after she cooperated with Romanian authorities investigating them for human trafficking. The countersuit, filed in Florida, alleges that the Tate brothers used their wealth and influence to abuse the legal system, including suing her for libel and slander in 2023, in an effort to silence her and disrupt the ongoing criminal investigation against them in Romania. Jane Doe’s lawyers argue that the brothers’ actions constitute “lawfare,” a strategy of using lawsuits to harass and retaliate against victims and witnesses, and they are seeking damages, legal fees, and a court order to prevent further intimidation or defamation.

The Tate brothers, who are internet personalities and self-proclaimed businessmen, have been embroiled in legal troubles for years, particularly in Romania, where they have been charged with human trafficking and other crimes. Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer and mixed martial artist, and his brother Tristan have built a controversial online presence, often promoting alpha-male ideologies and wealth-building strategies. However, their lawyers and critics have long accused them of exploiting women for financial gain, with the brothers even referring to themselves as “webcam pimps and pornographers” in their own online content. The countersuit filed by Jane Doe describes them as individuals who have “made their first million dollars from lying and deceiving women,” highlighting what her legal team claims is a pattern of coercive and exploitative behavior.

According to the 183-page countersuit, Jane Doe was lured to Romania by Tristan Tate under the guise of a romantic relationship. Once there, she alleges that she was forced into sex work and subjected to coercive control. When Romanian authorities raided the Tate brothers’ compound in 2022, Jane Doe cooperated with the investigation, providing critical testimony and evidence. In response, the Tate brothers filed a lawsuit against her in 2023, claiming that she had defamed them and fabricated evidence. Jane Doe’s lawyers argue that this lawsuit was not pursued in good faith but rather as a tactic to bully and intimidate her into retracting her statements to law enforcement. The countersuit further alleges that the brothers’ legal action also targeted her parents and two friends, who had assisted her in alerting U.S. embassy officials to her situation, further demonstrating what her legal team describes as a “blatant” attempt to interfere with the criminal investigation.

Jane Doe’s legal team, led by attorney Dani Pinter, has condemned the Tate brothers’ actions as a “grave abuse of process” and an unethical misuse of the legal system. Pinter emphasized that Jane Doe acted courageously by coming forward to authorities and that the brothers’ lawsuit against her was a clear case of witness intimidation aimed at silencing her. The countersuit seeks not only financial compensation for the harm Jane Doe has suffered but also a court order to bar the Tate brothers from contacting or defaming her in the future. This legal action marks the first time the Tate brothers have been sued in the United States, potentially opening them up to further legal consequences in their home country.

The Tate brothers, who have consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing, have faced increasing scrutiny from law enforcement in multiple countries. In addition to the charges in Romania, where they were arrested in 2022 and again in August 2024 as part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation, they are also under investigation in the United Kingdom. Romanian authorities have seize