Andrew Tate, a controversial internet personality, is set to face a landmark civil trial in 2027 involving allegations of coercive control, physical abuse, and sexual violence.
Four women, granted anonymity, claim Tate subjected them to abuse between 2013 and 2015. Two of the claimants were in intimate relationships with Tate, while the other two worked for his webcam business.
Court filings reveal disturbing accusations, including one woman being threatened with a gun and another allegedly strangled until unconscious during sex. Tate, 38, denies all allegations, asserting that any sexual activity was consensual. His lawyer, Vanessa Marshall, stated that Tate intends to testify in his defense during the trial, which is expected to begin in early 2027.
This case, described by the claimants’ lawyers as the first of its kind in Britain, aims to establish whether coercive control constitutes intentional harm under English law. Meanwhile, Tate and his brother Tristan remain under investigation in Romania for alleged human trafficking, organized crime, and other offenses, which they deny.
The High Court recently held a preliminary hearing, marking the start of what could be a precedent-setting legal battle. Tate did not attend the hearing, as his presence was not required.
