Sunday, June 8, 2025
China Spying

China Says Kicking Their Student Spies Out of U.S. Is ‘Discriminatory.’

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What Happened: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is claiming a decision by the Trump administration to revoke student visas for Chinese nationals with ties to their regime is “discriminatory.”

👥 Who’s Involved: The CCP, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese students residing in the United States.

📍 Where & When: The CCP leveled its allegations against the Trump White House on Thursday, May 29, less than 24 hours after Sec. Rubio announced the decision to begin revoking Chinese student visas.

💬 Key Quote: “This politically motivated and discriminatory move exposes the U.S. hypocrisy over freedom and openness,” Mao stated in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter).

⚠️ Impact: Chinese students have become increasingly viewed as a potential national security risk in recent years, with a number of them being arrested on espionage charges. The move by the Trump administration seeks to mitigate these risks, especially in prioritizing visa revocations for students with close ties to the CCP.

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims that U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s decision to begin a process of revoking student visas previously granted to Chinese nationals, especially those with CCP ties, is “discriminatory.” In a video statement posted to X (formerly Twitter), Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning dismissed the mounting national security concerns posed by Chinese nationals at U.S. academic institutions, who have been tied to espionage and subversive activities in a number of cases.

“The U.S. uses ideology and national security as pretext to revoke Chinese student visas,” Mao claimed, insisting: “It is fully unjustified. It seriously hurts the lawful rights and interests of international students from China, and disrupts people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.”

“China firmly opposes it and has protested to the U.S. over the decision,” the CCP press official continued, concluding: “This politically motivated and discriminatory move exposes the U.S. hypocrisy over freedom and openness. It will further damage the image and reputation of the U.S. itself.”


The statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs was issued less than 24 hours after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Trump administration would begin revoking student visas for Chinese nationals. In recent years, evidence has mounted that both Chinese academics and students residing in the United States have engaged in a concerted campaign of corporate and political espionage.

A Congressional report last October found that CCP espionage efforts in the United States intensified under the former Biden government. Released by the House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, the report found that “Beijing has continually encroached upon American sovereignty to spy, intimidate, and harass… defectors and American citizens.”

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FBI Reports Surge in Threats Against President Trump.

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What Happened: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel revealed his agency is overwhelmed by ‘copycat’ threats against President Donald J. Trump following an “86 47” post on Instagram by former FBI Director James Comey, seen by many as endorsing violence against the America First leader.

👥 Who’s Involved: FBI Director Kash Patel, former FBI Director James Comey, President Donald J. Trump, and Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino.

📍 Where & When: The controversy stems from Comey’s Instagram post earlier this month. Patel discussed the issue on May 28, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “Do you know how many agents I’ve had to take offline from chasing down child sex predators, fentanyl traffickers, terrorists?” – Kash Patel.

⚠️ Impact: FBI resources have been diverted to investigate threats against Trump, with Patel citing Comey’s post as a catalyst.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel has disclosed that his agency has been inundated with threats to President Donald J. Trump’s life, which he attributes to a controversial Instagram post by former FBI Director James Comey. Speaking to Bret Baier, Patel explained that the post depicting shells arranged to form the numbers “86 47” has led to a surge in “copycat” incidents.

The term “86” is commonly used in hospitality to mean “get rid of” something, but can also be interpreted as a mob reference to a grave eight feet long and six feet deep. The number 47 refers to Trump’s status as the 47th U.S. President. However, Comey claims he was unaware of the violent connotations associated with the numbers, despite his long career in law enforcement.

Patel expressed frustration over the situation, emphasizing the strain on FBI resources. “Do you know how many agents I’ve had to take offline from chasing down child sex predators, fentanyl traffickers, terrorists?” he asked. He suggested that the post inspired people across the country to make threats, believing such behavior is permissible because Comey did it.

The FBI has not provided specific details about the threats, but the issue arises less than a year after a gunman’s bullet struck Trump’s ear during a campaign event in Pennsylvania.

Meanwhile, last week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal immigrant who made threats against Trump. Ramon Morales-Reyes, a Mexican national who has unlawfully entered the U.S. on multiple occasions, wrote in a letter that he “will self deport myself back to Mexico, but not before I use my 30 yard 6 to shoot your precious president in his head—I will see him at one of his big ralleys.”

Image by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

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Grenell Calls Out Far-Left Broadway Star Who Said Trump’s Kennedy Center Should Be ‘Blown Up.’

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❓What Happened: Special Presidential Envoy and John F. Kennedy Center Executive Director Richard Grenell blasted Broadway star Patti LuPone for saying the Trump-chaired institution “should get blown up,” accusing her of giving “aid and comfort to the crazies” and fueling violent extremism.

👥 Who’s Involved: Richard Grenell, Patti LuPone, the Kennedy Center, and the Trump administration.

📍 Where & When: Newsmax’s Rob Schmitt Tonight, with Grenell’s comment aired on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “She is giving aid and comfort to somebody who says, ‘Patti Lupone wants me to go blow up the Kennedy Center,’” Grenell said.

⚠️ Impact: Grenell’s rebuke highlights the Trump administration’s push to curb radical left rhetoric, increasingly common among leftist public figures such as LuPone.

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President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Director for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Richard Grenell, rebuked Broadway star Patti LuPone on May 28, 2025, accusing her of fueling violent extremism with her reckless claim that the Kennedy Center “should get blown up.”

Speaking on Rob Schmitt Tonight, Grenell called out LuPone’s comments in a recent New Yorker interview, warning that her rhetoric provides “aid and comfort to the crazies” and risks inciting real-world violence.

“We should have every Democrat, every left-leaning person condemning what she said,” Grenell declared, addressing LuPone’s inflammatory statement about the Kennedy Center, which Trump personally chairs following post-Biden reforms.

“Do I actually believe Patti LuPone is going to build a bomb and throw it inside the Kennedy Center? No, I don’t believe that. However, she is giving aid and comfort to the crazies,” Grenell warned. “She is giving aid and comfort to somebody who says, ‘Patti Lupone wants me to go blow up the Kennedy Center.’ We need to call this out. This needs to stop—this radical left extremism that’s morphing into violence. This has to stop.”

Grenell’s response aligns with Trump’s broader push to curb inflammatory rhetoric, especially after he survived two assassination attempts in 2024—one in Butler, Pennsylvania, and another in West Palm Beach, Florida—which he blamed on Democrat vitriol.

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Federal Judge Again Halts Trump Move to Stop Harvard From Importing Foreign Students.

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What Happened: A federal judge extended a temporary order blocking the Trump administration’s revocation of Harvard University’s ability to enroll foreign students.

👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs, President Donald J. Trump, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, Harvard University, and foreign students.

📍 Where & When: Massachusetts federal court; extension announced Thursday, May 29, coinciding with Harvard’s 347th graduation ceremony.

💬 Key Quote: “Harvard’s refusal to comply with SEVP oversight was the latest evidence that it disdains the American people and takes for granted U.S. taxpayer benefits,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated.

⚠️ Impact: If the revocation proceeds, foreign students at Harvard—roughly one-fourth of its student body—could lose their ability to stay in the U.S. unless they transfer schools.

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A Massachusetts federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary order preventing the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University‘s ability to enroll foreign students. The decision follows the administration’s move last week to block Harvard from participating in the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), which allows the institution to import foreign students.

U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs said the temporary order will remain in place until it is replaced by a preliminary injunction, though no timeline for the injunction was discussed. The extension was issued on the same day as Harvard’s 347th graduation ceremony.

Previously, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had given the university 30 days to contest the revocation. According to a letter filed in court, Harvard must submit evidence, including misconduct records of foreign students and proof that it maintains a campus free from violence and anti-Semitism.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, sharing the letter on X (formerly Twitter), criticized Harvard, stating, “Harvard’s refusal to comply with SEVP oversight was the latest evidence that it disdains the American people and takes for granted U.S. taxpayer benefits.” She added, “We continue to reject Harvard’s repeated pattern of endangering its students and spreading American hate—it must change its ways in order to participate in American programs.”

If the Trump administration’s action is upheld, foreign students, who make up approximately 27 percent of Harvard’s student body, would lose their ability to remain in the United States unless they transfer to other institutions. Additionally, losing the ability to enroll foreign students will likely cost Harvard millions in revenue.

The revocation of Harvard’s SEVP certification is just the latest step in President Trump’s actions against the university after the Ivy League institution refused to comply with federal directives aimed at cracking down on anti-Semitic acts and protests on campus, and stopping racial discrimination against white and Asian applicants. Last month, the Trump administration revoked over $2 billion in research grants, prompting the university to sue.

President Trump recently indicated on Truth Social that he is considering reallocating $3 billion in Harvard’s grant money to trade schools.

This is a developing story…

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Musk Thanks Trump as He Exits DOGE.

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What Happened: Elon Musk announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project, citing a rule limiting special government employees to 130 days of service.

👥 Who’s Involved: Elon Musk, President Donald J. Trump, DOGE team, American taxpayers.

📍 Where & When: Announcement via X (formerly Twitter) on May 29, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President [Donald Trump] for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.” – Elon Musk.

⚠️ Impact: DOGE claims to have saved $175 billion for taxpayers; Musk will shift focus back to his struggling businesses.

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Elon Musk has stepped down from his role fronting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project, attributing his departure to a federal rule limiting special government employees to 130 days of service. Musk made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on May 28, 2025, insisting that his decision was unrelated to any rumored tensions with President Donald J. Trump.

“As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President [Donald Trump] for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” Musk wrote. “The [DOGE] mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.”

Musk’s departure comes as he publicly criticized the “big, beautiful bill” supported by Trump, stating, “I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing.”

Senior Trump official Stephen Miller implicitly pushed back against these remarks, noting that the “big, beautiful bill” is a reconciliation bill—meaning it does not deal with the same category of federal spending as DOGE—and that it fulfills campaign promises on cutting workers’ taxes and increasing funding for defense and border security.

Despite his remarks, Musk expressed gratitude for his time with DOGE and highlighted the project’s reported success in saving taxpayers a claimed $175 billion through measures such as asset sales, contract renegotiations, and fraud elimination. However, it is questionable whether much of these claimed savings can be verified, and the sum is far lower than the trillions of dollars Musk initially estimated he could save.

In an interview earlier this week, Musk reflected on his time in government, admitting, “I think I probably did spend a bit too much time on politics… It was just relative time allocation that probably was a little too high on the government side, and I’ve reduced that significantly in recent weeks.”

Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, has fared particularly poorly since his foray into frontline politics, with sales down and activists targeting its dealerships and customers.

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Bongino, Patel Discover ‘Stunning’ Comey-Era Files in Room ‘Hidden From Us’ at FBI HQ.

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❓ What Happened: Deputy Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Dan Bongino revealed the discovery of a secret room at FBI headquarters containing a trove of evidence from the James Comey era, hidden from investigators, with declassification efforts underway.

👥 Who’s Involved: Dan Bongino, James Comey, the FBI, and other intelligence agencies.

📍 Where & When: FBI headquarters, with Bongino’s revelation reported on May 29, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “We found stuff in there, and a lot of it’s from the Comey era… You’re going to be stunned,” Bongino said.

⚠️ Impact: Bongino’s discovery pushes forward Trump’s mission to increase transparency and accountability in the deep state.

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Deputy Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Dan Bongino dropped a bombshell on May 29, 2025, revealing the discovery of a secret room at FBI headquarters packed with evidence from multiple cases, concealed during James Comey’s tenure as director. Referring to himself and FBI Director Kash Patel, a fellow Trump appointee, Bongino said the trove was “hidden from us, at least, and not mentioned to us.”

“There was a room, and we found a lot of stuff,” Bongino said. “We found stuff in there, and a lot of it’s from the Comey era.” The evidence, some of which was described as being “in bags hiding under James Comey,” spans multiple investigations, though Bongino did not specify which. The revelation comes amid heightened scrutiny of Comey, who has been accused of mishandling investigations and was recently investigated by the Secret Service for an Instagram post interpreted as a threat against Trump.

Bongino emphasized the FBI’s efforts to declassify the findings, acknowledging public frustration with the pace. “We are working our damnedest right now to declassify. I totally understand people saying, ‘Well, do it now.’ The process is, not all the information is ours to declassify,” he said, explaining that some of it belongs to other agencies. However, he stressed that, “Once that [process] gets done and [the information] gets out there… You’re going to be stunned.”

Comey’s tenure as FBI director from 2013 to 2017 was marred by controversy, including his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation and his role in facilitating the discredited Russiagate probe, which consumed much of Trump’s first term. Recently, Comey faced backlash for an Instagram post showing “86 47” spelled out in seashells, interpreted as a call to “86” or “kill” Trump, the 47th president.

Image via @FBIDirectorKash.

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Court Clears Way for Trump’s Russiagate Lawsuit Against Pulitzer Board to Proceed.

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What Happened: A Florida appellate court rejected the Pulitzer Prize Board’s request to pause President Donald J. Trump’s defamation lawsuit against its members on presidential immunity grounds.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, the Pulitzer Prize Board, Judge Robert Rugg of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal.

📍 Where & When: Ruling issued in Florida on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: Judge Rugg wrote, “Respondent [Trump] is in the best position to determine if these proceedings would be a diversion and interfere with the obligations of his office.”

⚠️ Impact: The lawsuit will proceed, with potential discovery of the board’s internal deliberations over controversial Pulitzer awards for debunked Trump-Russia collusion reporting.

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A Florida appellate court has denied the Pulitzer Prize Board’s petition to pause President Donald J. Trump‘s defamation lawsuit against its members, marking a significant step forward in the case. The Fourth District Court of Appeal’s ruling, issued Wednesday by Judge Robert Rugg, dismissed the board’s claim that the proceedings should be halted due to presidential immunity concerns.

The lawsuit stems from the board’s refusal to revoke 2018 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to The New York Times and The Washington Post for their reporting on alleged Trump-Russia collusion during the 2016 election. The narrative has since been widely debunked. While neither media outlet is a defendant in the case, Trump argues that the board’s decision to uphold the awards constitutes defamation.

The Pulitzer board has sought to delay the case and shield its internal deliberations from public scrutiny during the discovery process. In January, the board filed for a protective order in Florida’s Okeechobee County, describing its request as a “garden variety” measure to maintain confidentiality in line with longstanding practices. However, Wednesday’s ruling clears the way for discovery, potentially exposing how the board decided to honor the controversial reporting.

Previously, the board had invoked presidential immunity arguments, claiming that ongoing legal proceedings could interfere with Trump’s official duties. The circuit court rejected this reasoning earlier this year, stating that Trump himself could determine whether the case posed a distraction. Judge Rugg upheld that decision, writing, “Respondent [Trump] is in the best position to determine if these proceedings would be a diversion and interfere with the obligations of his office, or whether his continued participation is consistent with the performance of his official responsibilities.”

The ruling also noted that Trump retains the option to dismiss the case or seek a stay if his presidential obligations change.

The decision represents another legal victory for Trump, as the defamation case will now move forward. The Pulitzer board’s efforts to maintain secrecy over its deliberations now face increased scrutiny, particularly given the widespread discrediting of the Trump-Russia collusion narrative.

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EU Plans Escalation in Black Sea With Anti-Russian ‘Security Hub.’

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What Happened: The European Union (EU) wants to establish a “maritime security hub” in the Black Sea region to counter Russia’s “shadow fleet” and protect undersea cables.

👥 Who’s Involved: The European Commission, EU members Romania and Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey, Ukraine, and NATO.

📍 Where & When: Black Sea region; proposal released Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “Turkey can play a constructive role on countering Russia’s shadow fleet,” the European Commission argues.

⚠️ Impact: The hub aims to enhance maritime security, monitor ceasefires, and improve EU relations with Turkey, which are strained despite its status as an official candidate for EU membership.

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The European Union (EU) is proposing the creation of a “maritime security hub” in the Black Sea region to confront Russia and protect critical infrastructure, including undersea cables, according to a European Commission document released Wednesday. Despite the appeal to regional security, the move could be seen as a significant provocation against Russia, whose ongoing invasion of Ukraine is in part aimed at securing greater Black Sea access.

According to the European Commission document, the initiative would focus on enhancing maritime capabilities for “real-time monitoring from space to seabed” and establishing an early warning system for potential threats. The hub, which EU officials suggest could be located in member states Bulgaria or Romania, would also support ceasefire negotiations and monitoring efforts in Ukraine and the broader Black Sea region. The proposal comes amid heightened concerns from Black Sea nations, including EU members Romania and Bulgaria, over Russia.

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top diplomat, emphasized the importance of a ceasefire before the hub’s full potential could be realized. “But first, we need to have a ceasefire,” she remarked, referencing a prior U.S.-brokered attempt that failed due to a lack of Russian compliance.

Turkey, which controls maritime traffic through the Bosporus Strait, is identified as a key player in the success of the proposed security measures. The European Commission noted that Ankara could “play a constructive role on countering Russia’s shadow fleet” and contribute to efforts aimed at bolstering maritime safety and energy security. The Russian “shadow fleet” is a collection of aging vessels that the country uses to circumvent oil sanctions imposed by the U.S. and EU.

In recent months, Turkey has indicated its willingness to participate in a future European “reassurance force” for Ukraine, which could include maritime assets to monitor a ceasefire. However, EU-Turkey relations remain fraught, with longstanding disputes involving EU members Greece and Cyprus and Turkey’s accession to the EU being stalled for over a decade.

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos suggested that the Black Sea strategy could help foster “good neighbourly relations” with Turkey. However, she refrained from addressing the broader issue of Turkey‘s EU membership ambitions.

Image: European Union 2023– Source: EP.

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Cops Cleared After Tazing, Macing Wheelchair-Bound 92-Year-Old in Nursing Home.

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What Happened: Two Sussex Police officers were found not guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in the case of a 92-year-old disabled man who was pepper-sprayed, hit with a baton, and tasered at an English nursing home.

👥 Who’s Involved: Police Constable (PC) Stephen Smith, PC Rachel Comotto, Donald Burgess (now-deceased 92-year-old amputee and dementia patient), care home staff, and Burgess’s family.

📍 Where & When: Park Beck care home, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, June 2022.

💬 Key Quote: “The reason for his behaviour that day, we now know, is that he was delirious as a result of a urinary tract infection,” Judge Christopher Hehir explained to jurors.

⚠️ Impact: Burgess died three weeks after the incident, having contracted an illness in the hospital. Sussex Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), and the incident led to public outcry.

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Two police officers from Sussex, England, have been cleared of assault charges following an incident involving a 92-year-old man at a nursing home in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. Police Constable (PC) Stephen Smith and PC Rachel Comotto were found not guilty at Southwark Crown Court of assault occasioning actual bodily harm after using force on Donald Burgess, a dementia patient and amputee.

The incident occurred in June 2022 after police responded to an emergency call reporting that Burgess, a one-legged man confined to a wheelchair, had brandished a butter knife and threatened nursing home staff. According to court testimony, Burgess was pepper-sprayed, struck with a baton, and tasered during the encounter, which the officers escalated within moments of their arrival. He was sent to the hospital and passed away three weeks later after contracting an illness there.

The court heard that Burgess’s actions were “out of character” and later attributed to delirium caused by a urinary tract infection. Deputy nursing home manager Donna Gardner described his movements with the butter knife as “extremely quick.” Judge Christopher Hehir told the jury, “The reason for his behaviour that day, we now know, is that he was delirious as a result of a urinary tract infection.”

Following the incident, Sussex Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which led to an investigation and subsequent charges against the officers.

Burgess’s family expressed their shock and horror over his death. A neighbor from his former home in Battle, East Sussex, described him as a “lovely, sociable man” who had faced significant health challenges, including diabetes and the amputation of his leg. After his wife’s passing, Burgess, who suffered from dementia, moved into the nursing home.

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Andrew and Tristan Tate Face Charges Including Rape, Human Trafficking in UK.

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What Happened: Prosecutors in the United Kingdom have authorised 21 charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate, including rape, actual bodily harm, and human trafficking.

👥 Who’s Involved: Andrew Tate, 38, and Tristan Tate, 36, both British-American citizens and former residents of Luton, England.

📍 Where & When: Charges authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS); the brothers are currently under investigation in Romania.

💬 Key Quote: “The domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first,” said the CPS.

⚠️ Impact: The charges follow evidence submitted by Bedfordshire Police and involve allegations from multiple victims.

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The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom has confirmed it has authorised 21 charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate, including allegations of rape, actual bodily harm, and human trafficking.

The charges were authorised before an extradition warrant was issued to bring the brothers back to Britain from Romania, where they are currently under investigation on similar allegations. The CPS noted that Romanian legal proceedings must be resolved before any extradition can take place.

Andrew Tate, 38, a former kickboxer and online influencer, faces 10 charges linked to three alleged victims. These charges include rape, human trafficking, actual bodily harm, and controlling prostitution for financial gain. His brother, Tristan Tate, 36, faces 11 charges connected to one alleged victim, including similar offences.

Both brothers, born in the United States, moved to Luton, England, with their mother following their parents’ divorce.

In a statement, the CPS said, “The domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first,” indicating that any British proceedings would depend on the resolution of the ongoing investigations abroad. The Tate brothers have denied all allegations against them.

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