A group of women have called for an inquiry into the Crown Prosecution Service after it failed to prosecute self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate for alleged sexual assaults. Despite the women reporting Tate to the police almost a decade ago, the case was dropped in 2019. The women, who are now pursuing civil action, are speaking out following the arrest of Tate and his brother in Romania on rape and human trafficking charges. They claim that if the CPS had done its job, Tate would not have been able to flee to Romania.
CPS Under Scrutiny over Mishandling of Andrew Tate Case
Background:
Andrew Tate is a self-proclaimed misogynist and influencer known for his controversial views on women. In 2019, he was investigated by the Romanian authorities on suspicion of human trafficking and rape. However, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in England dropped a case against Tate related to alleged sexual assaults.
Women Call for Inquiry:
A group of women who previously reported Tate to the police have now called for an inquiry into the CPS's handling of their case. They claim that the charges against Tate were substantial and that he should have been prosecuted. They further allege that if the CPS had done its job effectively, Tate would not have been able to flee to Romania, where he allegedly committed the offenses for which he was arrested.
Allegations against Tate:
The women who reported Tate to the police in the UK alleged that he had sexually assaulted them. They claimed that he had forced them into sexual acts and had imprisoned them. The CPS investigated the allegations but ultimately decided to drop the case due to insufficient evidence.
Current Developments:
Tate and his brother were arrested in Romania in December 2022 on charges of rape and human trafficking. The Romanian authorities have alleged that Tate used his social media platform to recruit women for sexual exploitation, forcibly confining them and subjecting them to psychological violence.
Top 5 FAQs:
1. Why did the CPS drop the case against Tate in 2019? The CPS stated that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations against Tate.
2. What are the allegations against Tate in Romania? Tate is accused of rape, human trafficking, and organized crime.
3. What is the group of women calling for? The women are calling for an inquiry into the CPS's handling of their case and for Tate to be extradited to the UK.
4. What is the current status of Tate's case in Romania? Tate is currently in custody in Romania, and investigations are ongoing.
5. What are the implications of the CPS's decision not to prosecute Tate? The women's group argues that the decision not to prosecute Tate has allowed him to continue his alleged abuses and evade justice.
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