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<p>With a Romanian appeals court rejecting a new bail request by controversial internet celebrity and former world kickboxing champion Andrew Tate on Wednesday (February 1), Romanian prosecutors alleged that the 36-year-old British-American trafficked and sexually exploited several women. According to prosecutors, Tate raped a Moldovan woman twice in Romania in March last year while seeking to enlist her in a human-trafficking operation focused on making pornography for OnlyFans, news agency Reuters reported on Thursday (February 2).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Moldovan woman, who initially thought it was love, was urged by Tate to join him in Romania. Tate first met the woman virtually on Instagram in January 2022. They met in person in London the following month and by March, the woman was in Romania, the prosecutors said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two discussed marriage and Tate asked for only one thing: absolute loyalty. "You must understand that once you are mine, you will be mine forever," Tate told the woman on February 4 last year in one of the dozens of WhatsApp messages cited by the prosecutors. On February 9, he messaged, "Nothing bad will happen. But you have to be on my side."</p>

<p>The above allegations and messages are part of an unpublished document dated December 30, 2022. The document gives details of the illicit business allegedly operated by Andrew Tate&nbsp;and his brother Tristan, who is also a former professional kickboxer, Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the document, prosecutors said that the Tate brothers used deception and intimidation to bring six women under their control and "transform them into slaves".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eugen Vidineac, the lawyer for Andrew and Tristan, said the alleged victims were not mistreated, but "lived off the backs of the famous Tates", as per the document. Vidineac acknowledged that the Moldovan woman and Andrew had sex but it was consensual. The lawyer accused the woman of fabricating the rape claims.</p>

<p>Two of the six women told Romanian TV station Antena3 on January 11 that they were not victims and that the Tate brothers were innocent. Antena3 identified the women by their first names Beatrice and Lasmina. "You cannot list me as a victim if I say I am not one," Beatrice told the TV station. The four women, including the Moldovan, have not issued any statements so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Andrew Tate "has never had" a creator account on OnlyFans: Spokesperson</strong></p>

<p>An OnlyFans spokesperson told Reuters that Andrew Tate has never had a creator account or he received payments. The spokesperson said that OnlyFans had been monitoring the former kickboxer since last year and took "proactive measures" to stop him from posting or monetising content. The spokesperson also told the news agency that creators as a whole underwent extensive identification checks and all content was reviewed by the platform, which worked closely with law enforcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>2022: Authorities suspect American woman was held against her will</strong></p>

<p>In April last year, the police raided one of the properties of the Tate brothers on the suspicion that an American woman was being held there against her will. The prosecutors said that the woman,&nbsp;one of the six alleged victims,&nbsp;met Tristan Tate online in November 2021 and then in person in Miami the following month. They added that Tristan lured the American woman to Romania by expressing "false feelings" for her and promising a serious relationship. He also paid for her travel ticket and said he could help her earn "100K a month" on OnlyFans.</p>

<p>As per the unpublished document, Tristan picked her up at the Bucharest airport and took her back to his house, which had two armed guards. He told the woman that she was not a prisoner but the guards would not let her step outside without his permission. Tristan said it was dangerous for her to leave as he had enemies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prosecutors pointed out that there were cameras all over the house, which the former kickboxer monitored remotely. They added that Tristan once messaged the woman that he could see where she was and what she was doing, Reuters further reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the American moved to another house with four girlfriends of Andrew Tate, she was allowed outside but only if accompanied by other women, the prosecutors said and added she was very afraid of the brothers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Tate brothers' lawyer Eugen Vidineac said in the document that the woman had a phone, and internet access and had the freedom to leave the house whenever she wanted.&nbsp;</p>

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With a Romanian appeals court rejecting a new bail request by controversial internet celebrity and former world kickboxing champion Andrew Tate on Wednesday (February 1), Romanian prosecutors alleged that the 36-year-old British-American trafficked and sexually exploited several women.

With a Romanian appeals court rejecting a new bail request by controversial internet celebrity and former world kickboxing champion Andrew Tate on Wednesday (February 1), Romanian prosecutors alleged that the 36-year-old British-American trafficked and sexually exploited several women. According to prosecutors, Tate raped a Moldovan woman twice in Romania in March last year while seeking to enlist her in a human-trafficking operation focused on making pornography for OnlyFans, news agency Reuters reported on Thursday (February 2). The Moldovan woman, who initially thought it was love, was urged by Tate to join him in Romania. Tate first met the woman virtually on Instagram in January 2022. They met in person in London the following month and by March, the woman was in Romania, the prosecutors said. ALSO READ | Ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate's shocking confessions: know everything about controversy, his net worth & investigation The two discussed marriage and Tate asked for only one thing: absolute loyalty. "You must understand that once you are mine, you will be mine forever," Tate told the woman on February 4 last year in one of the dozens of WhatsApp messages cited by the prosecutors. On February 9, he messaged, "Nothing bad will happen. But you have to be on my side." The above allegations and messages are part of an unpublished document dated December 30, 2022. The document gives details of the illicit business allegedly operated by Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who is also a former professional kickboxer, Reuters reported. In the document, prosecutors said that the Tate brothers used deception and intimidation to bring six women under their control and "transform them into slaves". Eugen Vidineac, the lawyer for Andrew and Tristan, said the alleged victims were not mistreated, but "lived off the backs of the famous Tates", as per the document. Vidineac acknowledged that the Moldovan woman and Andrew had sex but it was consensual. The lawyer accused the woman of fabricating the rape claims. Two of the six women told Romanian TV station Antena3 on January 11 that they were not victims and that the Tate brothers were innocent. Antena3 identified the women by their first names Beatrice and Lasmina. "You cannot list me as a victim if I say I am not one," Beatrice told the TV station. The four women, including the Moldovan, have not issued any statements so far. Andrew Tate "has never had" a creator account on OnlyFans: Spokesperson An OnlyFans spokesperson told Reuters that Andrew Tate has never had a creator account or he received payments. The spokesperson said that OnlyFans had been monitoring the former kickboxer since last year and took "proactive measures" to stop him from posting or monetising content. The spokesperson also told the news agency that creators as a whole underwent extensive identification checks and all content was reviewed by the platform, which worked closely with law enforcement. 2022: Authorities suspect American woman was held against her will In April last year, the police raided one of the properties of the Tate brothers on the suspicion that an American woman was being held there against her will. The prosecutors said that the woman, one of the six alleged victims, met Tristan Tate online in November 2021 and then in person in Miami the following month. They added that Tristan lured the American woman to Romania by expressing "false feelings" for her and promising a serious relationship. He also paid for her travel ticket and said he could help her earn "100K a month" on OnlyFans. As per the unpublished document, Tristan picked her up at the Bucharest airport and took her back to his house, which had two armed guards. He told the woman that she was not a prisoner but the guards would not let her step outside without his permission. Tristan said it was dangerous for her to leave as he had enemies. The prosecutors pointed out that there were cameras all over the house, which the former kickboxer monitored remotely. They added that Tristan once messaged the woman that he could see where she was and what she was doing, Reuters further reported. When the American moved to another house with four girlfriends of Andrew Tate, she was allowed outside but only if accompanied by other women, the prosecutors said and added she was very afraid of the brothers. However, the Tate brothers' lawyer Eugen Vidineac said in the document that the woman had a phone, and internet access and had the freedom to leave the house whenever she wanted. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A Romanian court upheld Andrew Tate's 30-day detention by authorities. The misogynist, his brother and 2 others will stay in jail while the police continue their investigation into his alleged crimes.

Andrew Tate's luxury cars seized by Romanian authorities

<p>Romanian police confiscated luxury automobiles and other assets linked to troubled influencer Andrew Tate on Saturday for an estimated $3.9 million. Among other offences, authorities have also charged Tate with human trafficking.</p>

<p>In a statement, Romania's National Agency for the Administration of Unavailable Assets reported that it had confiscated 15 luxury vehicles, 14 designer watches, and cash in various currencies from a property outside of Bucharest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the vehicles are an Aston Martin, a Porsche, a Rolls-Royce, a Ferrari, and a Lamborghini.</p>

<p>On December 29, Tate, a dual citizen of the United States and Great Britain, was detained in Bucharest alongside his brother Tristan Tate and two Romanian ladies. They are in custody for at least 30 days on charges of human trafficking, rape, and affiliation with an organised crime gang.</p>

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<p>The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) in Romania reported that it identified six victims of human trafficking, sexually exploited and subjected to physical violence and&nbsp;mental coercion&nbsp;by members of the suspected crime gang.</p>

<p>According to a DIICOT representative, the accused used confiscated automobiles and other assets to pay for investigative costs and victim compensation to hide the money that Tate made money from illegal acts like human trafficking.</p>

<p>However, Tate and the other defendants denied the charges.</p>

<p>Tate, a former kickboxer, who appeared in the UK reality series Big Brother, became well-known online for his sexist statements and anti-Semitic remarks.</p>

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<p>All social media sites blocked Tate until Elon Musk bought Twitter last November, which activated his account again.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Romanian police on Saturday, a post occurred on Tate's Twitter account that read, "Anyone who believes I'm a human trafficker is genuinely a moron."</p>

<p>"Anyone smart enough to understand the American system is unfair would be mind blown by the injustice of the Romanian system," the statement continued.</p>

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Romanian police confiscated luxury automobiles and other assets linked to troubled influencer Andrew Tate on Saturday for an estimated $3.9 million. Among other offences, authorities have also charged Tate with human trafficking.

Romanian police confiscated luxury automobiles and other assets linked to troubled influencer Andrew Tate on Saturday for an estimated $3.9 million. Among other offences, authorities have also charged Tate with human trafficking. In a statement, Romania's National Agency for the Administration of Unavailable Assets reported that it had confiscated 15 luxury vehicles, 14 designer watches, and cash in various currencies from a property outside of Bucharest. Among the vehicles are an Aston Martin, a Porsche, a Rolls-Royce, a Ferrari, and a Lamborghini. On December 29, Tate, a dual citizen of the United States and Great Britain, was detained in Bucharest alongside his brother Tristan Tate and two Romanian ladies. They are in custody for at least 30 days on charges of human trafficking, rape, and affiliation with an organised crime gang. Also Read | Report reveals how UK lawmakers sought King Charles’ permission for a law that would affect his property The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) in Romania reported that it identified six victims of human trafficking, sexually exploited and subjected to physical violence and mental coercion by members of the suspected crime gang. According to a DIICOT representative, the accused used confiscated automobiles and other assets to pay for investigative costs and victim compensation to hide the money that Tate made money from illegal acts like human trafficking. However, Tate and the other defendants denied the charges. Tate, a former kickboxer, who appeared in the UK reality series Big Brother, became well-known online for his sexist statements and anti-Semitic remarks. Watch | Six people injured in a shooting incident outside London Church All social media sites blocked Tate until Elon Musk bought Twitter last November, which activated his account again. After Romanian police on Saturday, a post occurred on Tate's Twitter account that read, "Anyone who believes I'm a human trafficker is genuinely a moron." "Anyone smart enough to understand the American system is unfair would be mind blown by the injustice of the Romanian system," the statement continued. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A Romanian court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal filed by controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate against his 30-day detention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court noted that “the possibility of them [Tate and his associates] evading investigations cannot be ignored,” and that they could leave Romania to settle in countries that do not allow extradition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ramona Bolla, spokesperson of Romania's anti-organised crime agency DIICOT said the prosecutors were now looking to extend Tate's detention period to 180 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shortly after the court’s decision, Tate's lawyer Eugen Constantin Vidineac told reporters that there was no evidence to indict his client.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is not a single piece of evidence to suggest that a crime of rape has been committed."</p>

<p>However, according to the prosecutors, six potential victims have been identified so far.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 36-year-old former kickboxer alongside his younger brother Tristan and two Romanian women have been sentenced to 30-day detention following the arrest last month on charges of human trafficking, rape, and creating an organised crime syndicate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities have since seized 15 luxury cars and more than 10 properties owned by Tate. The luxury cars became a focal point after Tate, a couple of days before the arrest started an online feud with Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On December 27, Tate asked Thunberg to send her email address so that he could send a detailed list of his automobile collection and their respective massive emissions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Thunberg retorted sarcastically and tweeted, "Yes, please do enlighten me. Email me at Smalld***energy@getalife.com."</p>

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<p>Tate has gained a massive following in the social media echo chambers through his highly misogynistic and controversial statements.</p>

<p>Such has been Tate's toxic influence that&nbsp;teachers in the United Kingdom are creating lesson plans to re-educate children who are “brainwashed” by him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Some schools have even started holding special assemblies, or using personal social and health education lessons to encourage students to question the misogynistic content he puts out.</p>

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A Romanian court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal filed by controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate against his 30-day detention. The court noted that “the possibility of them [Tate and his associates] evading investigations cannot be ignored,” and that they could leave Romania to settle in countries that do not allow extradition.

A Romanian court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal filed by controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate against his 30-day detention. The court noted that “the possibility of them [Tate and his associates] evading investigations cannot be ignored,” and that they could leave Romania to settle in countries that do not allow extradition. Ramona Bolla, spokesperson of Romania's anti-organised crime agency DIICOT said the prosecutors were now looking to extend Tate's detention period to 180 days. Shortly after the court’s decision, Tate's lawyer Eugen Constantin Vidineac told reporters that there was no evidence to indict his client. "There is not a single piece of evidence to suggest that a crime of rape has been committed." However, according to the prosecutors, six potential victims have been identified so far. Read more: Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate sent to detention centre for 30 days The 36-year-old former kickboxer alongside his younger brother Tristan and two Romanian women have been sentenced to 30-day detention following the arrest last month on charges of human trafficking, rape, and creating an organised crime syndicate. The authorities have since seized 15 luxury cars and more than 10 properties owned by Tate. The luxury cars became a focal point after Tate, a couple of days before the arrest started an online feud with Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. On December 27, Tate asked Thunberg to send her email address so that he could send a detailed list of his automobile collection and their respective massive emissions. However, Thunberg retorted sarcastically and tweeted, "Yes, please do enlighten me. Email me at Smalld***energy@getalife.com." yes, please do enlighten me. email me at smalldickenergy@getalife.com https://t.co/V8geeVvEvg — Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) December 28, 2022 × WATCH | Gravitas: Social Media: a breeding ground for misogyny × Tate has gained a massive following in the social media echo chambers through his highly misogynistic and controversial statements. Such has been Tate's toxic influence that teachers in the United Kingdom are creating lesson plans to re-educate children who are “brainwashed” by him. Read more: UK schools developing special lessons to re-educate teens ‘brainwashed’ by Andrew Tate Some schools have even started holding special assemblies, or using personal social and health education lessons to encourage students to question the misogynistic content he puts out. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Romanian court rejects Andrew Tate's appeal to end 30-day detention

A Romanian court upheld Andrew Tate's 30-day detention by authorities. The misogynist, his brother and 2 others will stay in jail while the police continue their investigation into his alleged crimes. Priyanka Sharma brings you the details.

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<p>School teachers in the United Kingdom are creating lesson plans to re-educate children who are “brainwashed” by the toxic influencer Andrew Tate, local media reported.</p>

<p>The 36-year-old British American, who is a self-described misogynist, is placed in police custody in Romania along with his brother over human trafficking and organised crime charges.</p>

<p>Tate, who is also a former kickboxer, enjoys a massive fan following, mostly teens, on social media platforms. Teachers in the UK say he is hugely popular among the students and fear that his arrest, which has further propelled his popularity, may have an adverse effect on the kids.</p>

<p>Some schools have even started holding special assemblies, or using personal social and health education lessons to encourage students to question the misogynistic content he puts out.</p>

<p>Their concern turned out to be a nightmare when held special lessons on Tate.</p>

<p>Recently, a school in south London gave a presentation to a group of 14-year-olds after teachers became concerned about the students’ getting influenced by Tate, reports the Sunday Times newspaper.</p>

<h2><strong>Romania court extends detention of Andrew Tate, house raided in Bucharest</strong></h2>

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<p>The students, around 30, were reportedly asked questions like “Do we think he [Tate] is still harmless?” and “What happens when we take in his messages?”</p>

<p>The discussion turned into a heated debate about rape, with 10 of the students believing that women are responsible for sexual assaults on them— a view&nbsp;propagated&nbsp;by Tate.</p>

<p>Later, the male teacher asked the students how they would feel if one of their family members was a rape victim.</p>

<p>“At that point, a lot of the boys changed their tones when I put their mother or sister in that spot, but it was worrying that a few core kids didn’t and still said they would be to blame,” the teacher, who spoke anonymously, told The Times.</p>

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School teachers in the United Kingdom are creating lesson plans to re-educate children who are “brainwashed” by the toxic influencer Andrew Tate, local media reported.

School teachers in the United Kingdom are creating lesson plans to re-educate children who are “brainwashed” by the toxic influencer Andrew Tate, local media reported. The 36-year-old British American, who is a self-described misogynist, is placed in police custody in Romania along with his brother over human trafficking and organised crime charges. Tate, who is also a former kickboxer, enjoys a massive fan following, mostly teens, on social media platforms. Teachers in the UK say he is hugely popular among the students and fear that his arrest, which has further propelled his popularity, may have an adverse effect on the kids. Some schools have even started holding special assemblies, or using personal social and health education lessons to encourage students to question the misogynistic content he puts out. Their concern turned out to be a nightmare when held special lessons on Tate. Recently, a school in south London gave a presentation to a group of 14-year-olds after teachers became concerned about the students’ getting influenced by Tate, reports the Sunday Times newspaper. Romania court extends detention of Andrew Tate, house raided in Bucharest The students, around 30, were reportedly asked questions like “Do we think he [Tate] is still harmless?” and “What happens when we take in his messages?” The discussion turned into a heated debate about rape, with 10 of the students believing that women are responsible for sexual assaults on them— a view propagated by Tate. Later, the male teacher asked the students how they would feel if one of their family members was a rape victim. “At that point, a lot of the boys changed their tones when I put their mother or sister in that spot, but it was worrying that a few core kids didn’t and still said they would be to blame,” the teacher, who spoke anonymously, told The Times. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK schools developing special lessons to re-educate teens ‘brainwashed’ by Andrew Tate

<p>The Romanian court sentenced the controversial social media influencer American-British Andrew Tate to 30 days in a prison facility the day following his arrest in December on charges of people trafficking, rape, and creating an organised crime syndicate. Following a search of their opulent property in Bucharest, Romania, the former professional kickboxer, his brother Tristan Tate, and two other suspects were all taken into custody. The social media personality Andrew Tate will now appear in court the following week.</p>

<h2><strong>Andrew Tate wire tape goes viral</strong></h2>

<p>The influencer in a social media transcript began by informing a victim that they could possibly predict how much money he makes and that he had to hide his true line of work. The victim continued by inquiring as to if Andrew Tate was alluding to his "web cam" enterprise. In response, Tate said for a long period, he did this with a group of female video chat workers. Even though the firm was a fraud, he said, this is how he cleaned up his shady finances. He continued by saying that some of the females he employed, he utilised them for other purposes for instance to transfer money, contraband, papers, etc.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Andrew Tate hospitalized amid Romanian detention?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to sources cited by multiple media outlets, Andrew Tate was brought to the hospital when a node developed in his lung. A pulmonary nodule is a lung tumour that is often benign but that occasionally develops into cancer. Andrew allegedly went to the hospital to have the nodule evaluated by a doctor after seeking a biopsy to make sure it wasn't a malignant growth. The aforementioned information has not been validated by law enforcement, nevertheless.</p>

<h2><strong>Twitter spat with Greta Thunberg&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Tate has a lot of accomplishments, but he is well-known for his opinions on women. He and Greta Thunberg recently engaged in a Twitter argument about the automobiles he owned and their emissions. On December 27, he said please offer your email address so that he may send a detailed list of his automobile collection and their respective massive emissions. Yes, do enlighten me, she answered in response. Smalld***energy@getalife.com is my email address, she added in her tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Andrew Tate cars and other possessions&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Tate is notorious for routinely flaunting his extensive collection of high-end vehicles. He has a sizable collection of luxury vehicles, including Porsche 911s, Range Rovers, BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes, and many others. His other business ventures include casinos, OnlyFans management, webcam businesses, and Hustler's University.</p>

<h2><strong>Andrew Tate Net Worth&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>His net worth is estimated to be around $360 Million.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kickboxing career&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Tate relocated from America to London as a young man to pursue a career in kickboxing. Since making his professional debut in 2010, he has won three ISKA championships and one Enfusion Championship.</p>

<h2><strong>Investigation so far&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Romanian officials confiscated a large number of his vehicles as part of an ongoing investigation into an accusation of human trafficking against Andrew Tate. Four additional high-end vehicles owned by the Tate Brothers were confiscated by the authorities on Friday. Prior to this, Romanian officials had seized 11 of his vehicles.</p>

<h2><strong>Controversy at UK Big Brother &amp; on an English podcast&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Tate participated in the 2016 season of Big Brother UK before being removed due to a video that purported to show him slapping a lady with a belt. After gaining notoriety for his social media activity, he was banned from Twitter the following year for claiming that women should carry responsibility for being sexually raped. Last month, he was brought back to the platform. He announced that he is completely sexist and totally a misogynist on the Anything Goes with James English podcast last year.&nbsp;</p>


The Romanian court sentenced the controversial social media influencer American-British Andrew Tate to 30 days in a prison facility the day following his arrest in December on charges of people trafficking, rape, and creating an organised crime syndicate.

The Romanian court sentenced the controversial social media influencer American-British Andrew Tate to 30 days in a prison facility the day following his arrest in December on charges of people trafficking, rape, and creating an organised crime syndicate. Following a search of their opulent property in Bucharest, Romania, the former professional kickboxer, his brother Tristan Tate, and two other suspects were all taken into custody. The social media personality Andrew Tate will now appear in court the following week. Andrew Tate wire tape goes viral The influencer in a social media transcript began by informing a victim that they could possibly predict how much money he makes and that he had to hide his true line of work. The victim continued by inquiring as to if Andrew Tate was alluding to his "web cam" enterprise. In response, Tate said for a long period, he did this with a group of female video chat workers. Even though the firm was a fraud, he said, this is how he cleaned up his shady finances. He continued by saying that some of the females he employed, he utilised them for other purposes for instance to transfer money, contraband, papers, etc. Andrew Tate hospitalized amid Romanian detention? According to sources cited by multiple media outlets, Andrew Tate was brought to the hospital when a node developed in his lung. A pulmonary nodule is a lung tumour that is often benign but that occasionally develops into cancer. Andrew allegedly went to the hospital to have the nodule evaluated by a doctor after seeking a biopsy to make sure it wasn't a malignant growth. The aforementioned information has not been validated by law enforcement, nevertheless. Twitter spat with Greta Thunberg Tate has a lot of accomplishments, but he is well-known for his opinions on women. He and Greta Thunberg recently engaged in a Twitter argument about the automobiles he owned and their emissions. On December 27, he said please offer your email address so that he may send a detailed list of his automobile collection and their respective massive emissions. Yes, do enlighten me, she answered in response. Smalld***energy@getalife.com is my email address, she added in her tweet. Andrew Tate cars and other possessions Tate is notorious for routinely flaunting his extensive collection of high-end vehicles. He has a sizable collection of luxury vehicles, including Porsche 911s, Range Rovers, BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes, and many others. His other business ventures include casinos, OnlyFans management, webcam businesses, and Hustler's University. Andrew Tate Net Worth His net worth is estimated to be around $360 Million. Kickboxing career Tate relocated from America to London as a young man to pursue a career in kickboxing. Since making his professional debut in 2010, he has won three ISKA championships and one Enfusion Championship. Investigation so far Romanian officials confiscated a large number of his vehicles as part of an ongoing investigation into an accusation of human trafficking against Andrew Tate. Four additional high-end vehicles owned by the Tate Brothers were confiscated by the authorities on Friday. Prior to this, Romanian officials had seized 11 of his vehicles. Controversy at UK Big Brother & on an English podcast Tate participated in the 2016 season of Big Brother UK before being removed due to a video that purported to show him slapping a lady with a belt. After gaining notoriety for his social media activity, he was banned from Twitter the following year for claiming that women should carry responsibility for being sexually raped. Last month, he was brought back to the platform. He announced that he is completely sexist and totally a misogynist on the Anything Goes with James English podcast last year.

Kickboxer Andrew Tate's shocking confessions: know everything about controversy, his net worth & investigation

<p>Andrew Tate, a notorious&nbsp;internet personality and former kickboxer, was detained in Romania on Thursday (29 December. 2022), along with his brother, on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and establishing an organised crime group, one day after engaging in a Twitter argument with climate activist Greta Thunberg. Tate has previously been accused of using hate speech and anti-women slurs. As reported by&nbsp;Reuters, he would be detained for around 30 days.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Andrew Tate?</strong></h2>

<p>Tate, also known as King Cobra, operates the website <em>CobraTate</em>, which describes him as a 36-year-old American-British kickboxer. His accolades include holding the ISKA Kickboxing world championship title, and he also serves as a commentator for the Romanian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) production firm Real Xtreme Fighting.</p>

<p>He participated in the UK reality series Big Brother in 2016, but was disqualified after a video surfaced showing him attempting to hit&nbsp;a woman, which he disputed.</p>

<p>His distinctive kind of self-help guidance for men in the realms&nbsp;of business, financial, personal life, and mental health, which he refers to as <em>"Tate speak,"</em> has helped him progressively grow in popularity.</p>

<p>He is arguably the most well-known among individuals with a similar message who call themselves "Men's Rights Activists."&nbsp;Over the past few years, they have claimed to empower men through a plethora of YouTube channels and podcasts.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/controversial-social-media-influencer-andrew-tate-banned-from-facebook-and-instagram-508647">Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram</a></p>

<p>His work has been extremely popular recently, and by June of this year, Google searches for him outnumbered those for Kim Kardashian and Donald Trump. Short clips—typically around a minute long—of his videos or interviews are taken from them and released on TikTok or as Instagram Reels videos, where they are viewed by millions globally.</p>

<h2><strong>What makes Andrew Tate so popular?</strong></h2>

<p>With 3.7 million followers on Twitter, Tate has a sizable internet following. Tate reportedly had more than 740,000 subscribers on YouTube and 4.6 million Instagram followers before being banned from many social media sites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His opponents frequently use their vehement criticism of his numerous beliefs&nbsp;to further his presenc&nbsp;online. But, he also has a fervent fan base that is primarily composed of young men. Additionally, he&nbsp;stated that he supports the ideologies of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/meta-to-take-a-call-on-reinstating-trumps-facebook-account-later-this-month-548679">former US President Donald Trump</a>.</p>

<p>Tate has settled in with the anti-feminist movement known as the "manosphere," which the Southern Poverty Law Center has called "rich with sexist insults that may be startling for the visceral venom they express."</p>

<p>Although some of Tate's fans might ask him for love or fitness advice, many have built their own fan bases by cutting and sharing footage of Tate's offensive remarks.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Romania detains ex-boxer Andrew Tate over human trafficking case</strong></p>

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<p>YouTuber and culture critic F.D. Signifier explained the appeal of the manosphere to young men by saying that it appeals to men&nbsp;who are upset with the "existential dread" of "patriarchy under capitalism" and may look to individuals like Tate for guidance. He said that the desire frequently begins with someone "wanting to acquire some muscle, learn how to talk to females, or seeking for their favourite anime character and ends- [up] advocating for things like compulsory monogamy, sex laws, and other issues."</p>

<h2><strong>Understanding the 'Manosphere' that Andrew Tate was&nbsp;part of&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The manosphere is a network of online men's communities that oppose women's empowerment and that support sexist and anti-feminist ideologies. They attribute all kinds of social issues to feminists and women. Many of these groups support hostility toward women and girls, at times even inciting it. There are four major categories:</p>

<p><strong>MRAs (Men's Rights Advocates)</strong> push for political reforms that will benefit men. But, a large part of their activism consists of making fun of and harassing feminists and other female public figures.</p>

<p><strong>Men&nbsp;Going Their Own Way (MGTOW)</strong> claims that because women are such poison, men should entirely disregard them. Others MGTOW may date women but refrain from anything serious like getting married. Some MGTOW will not even be friends with women.</p>

<p><strong>Pick-up artists (PUAs)</strong> instruct men&nbsp;in seduction techniques so they can better attract women. These methods frequently entail treating women unfairly, such as by insulting them ("negging") or disobeying their consent.</p>

<p><strong>Involuntary celibates (also known as incels)</strong> feel they are entitled to a relationship with a woman but are unable to do it. This gang has been implicated in several instances of extremely violent behaviour, including murder.</p>

<p>Numerous manosphere groups who maintain their own websites have noticed an increase in traffic, with some witnessing increases in user numbers from hundreds to millions. However, these organisations are also present on widely used social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Many manosphere communities may be found online, especially on Reddit, despite the fact that the most prominent MGTOW and incel subreddits are now forbidden.</p>

<p>Since YouTube's "watch next" algorithm has a history of promoting progressively sexist and anti-feminist content to keep users interested, young people may also discover the manosphere there. Another option would be TikTok, where the MGTOW and pick-up artist groups in particular are growing in popularity.</p>

<p>The manosphere is notorious for its extensive use of arcane language in common debates. Several expressions, like the following, imply that a person is conversant with the manosphere:</p>

<p><strong>Red pill</strong>: Realising that feminism is about suppressing men and learning the 'truth' about female nature.</p>

<p><strong>Blue pill</strong>: the state of blissful ignorance brought on by refusing to take the red pill.</p>

<p><strong>Alpha male or Chad</strong>: An appealing, successful man&nbsp;wanted by all women.</p>

<p><strong>Beta male</strong>: A typical man who has not yet taken the red pill and is inferior to the alpha male.</p>

<p><strong>Femoid/foid</strong>: A term for "female humanoid," primarily used by incels.</p>

<p><strong>Gynocentrism</strong>: The belief that women control and rule society.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Andrew Tate, a notorious internet personality and former kickboxer, was detained in Romania on Thursday (29 December. 2022), along with his brother, on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and establishing an organised crime group, one day after engaging in a Twitter argument with climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Andrew Tate, a notorious internet personality and former kickboxer, was detained in Romania on Thursday (29 December. 2022), along with his brother, on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and establishing an organised crime group, one day after engaging in a Twitter argument with climate activist Greta Thunberg. Tate has previously been accused of using hate speech and anti-women slurs. As reported by Reuters, he would be detained for around 30 days. Who is Andrew Tate? Tate, also known as King Cobra, operates the website CobraTate, which describes him as a 36-year-old American-British kickboxer. His accolades include holding the ISKA Kickboxing world championship title, and he also serves as a commentator for the Romanian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) production firm Real Xtreme Fighting. He participated in the UK reality series Big Brother in 2016, but was disqualified after a video surfaced showing him attempting to hit a woman, which he disputed. His distinctive kind of self-help guidance for men in the realms of business, financial, personal life, and mental health, which he refers to as "Tate speak," has helped him progressively grow in popularity. He is arguably the most well-known among individuals with a similar message who call themselves "Men's Rights Activists." Over the past few years, they have claimed to empower men through a plethora of YouTube channels and podcasts. Also read | Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram His work has been extremely popular recently, and by June of this year, Google searches for him outnumbered those for Kim Kardashian and Donald Trump. Short clips—typically around a minute long—of his videos or interviews are taken from them and released on TikTok or as Instagram Reels videos, where they are viewed by millions globally. What makes Andrew Tate so popular? With 3.7 million followers on Twitter, Tate has a sizable internet following. Tate reportedly had more than 740,000 subscribers on YouTube and 4.6 million Instagram followers before being banned from many social media sites. His opponents frequently use their vehement criticism of his numerous beliefs to further his presenc online. But, he also has a fervent fan base that is primarily composed of young men. Additionally, he stated that he supports the ideologies of former US President Donald Trump. Tate has settled in with the anti-feminist movement known as the "manosphere," which the Southern Poverty Law Center has called "rich with sexist insults that may be startling for the visceral venom they express." Although some of Tate's fans might ask him for love or fitness advice, many have built their own fan bases by cutting and sharing footage of Tate's offensive remarks. Also watch | Romania detains ex-boxer Andrew Tate over human trafficking case YouTuber and culture critic F.D. Signifier explained the appeal of the manosphere to young men by saying that it appeals to men who are upset with the "existential dread" of "patriarchy under capitalism" and may look to individuals like Tate for guidance. He said that the desire frequently begins with someone "wanting to acquire some muscle, learn how to talk to females, or seeking for their favourite anime character and ends- [up] advocating for things like compulsory monogamy, sex laws, and other issues." Understanding the 'Manosphere' that Andrew Tate was part of The manosphere is a network of online men's communities that oppose women's empowerment and that support sexist and anti-feminist ideologies. They attribute all kinds of social issues to feminists and women. Many of these groups support hostility toward women and girls, at times even inciting it. There are four major categories: MRAs (Men's Rights Advocates) push for political reforms that will benefit men. But, a large part of their activism consists of making fun of and harassing feminists and other female public figures. Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW) claims that because women are such poison, men should entirely disregard them. Others MGTOW may date women but refrain from anything serious like getting married. Some MGTOW will not even be friends with women. Pick-up artists (PUAs) instruct men in seduction techniques so they can better attract women. These methods frequently entail treating women unfairly, such as by insulting them ("negging") or disobeying their consent. Involuntary celibates (also known as incels) feel they are entitled to a relationship with a woman but are unable to do it. This gang has been implicated in several instances of extremely violent behaviour, including murder. Numerous manosphere groups who maintain their own websites have noticed an increase in traffic, with some witnessing increases in user numbers from hundreds to millions. However, these organisations are also present on widely used social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Many manosphere communities may be found online, especially on Reddit, despite the fact that the most prominent MGTOW and incel subreddits are now forbidden. Since YouTube's "watch next" algorithm has a history of promoting progressively sexist and anti-feminist content to keep users interested, young people may also discover the manosphere there. Another option would be TikTok, where the MGTOW and pick-up artist groups in particular are growing in popularity. The manosphere is notorious for its extensive use of arcane language in common debates. Several expressions, like the following, imply that a person is conversant with the manosphere: Red pill: Realising that feminism is about suppressing men and learning the 'truth' about female nature. Blue pill: the state of blissful ignorance brought on by refusing to take the red pill. Alpha male or Chad: An appealing, successful man wanted by all women. Beta male: A typical man who has not yet taken the red pill and is inferior to the alpha male. Femoid/foid: A term for "female humanoid," primarily used by incels. Gynocentrism: The belief that women control and rule society. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Andrew Tate's arrest: What made the 'manosphere' influencer so controversial?

<p>The controversial social media influencer, Andrew Tate, was sent to a detention centre for 30 days by the Romanian court a day after he was arrested in connection with human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime syndicate.&nbsp;The former professional kickboxer was arrested along with&nbsp;his brother and two other suspects on Thursday following a raid at their luxury villa in Bucharest.</p>

<p>On Friday, prosecutors sought to extend their detention, following which the court agreed. He was earlier detained for 24 hours.</p>

<p>Shortly after the court’s decision, Tate's lawyer Eugen Constantin Vidineac told reporters, "From our perspective, there are no grounds... for taking this most drastic preventive measure, but it is the judge's prerogative."</p>

<p>Romania's Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism issued a statement on Thursday night that Tate, his brother and others are suspected of being part of a human trafficking group.</p>

<p>The statement said six people who were allegedly "sexually exploited" by the "organised criminal group" have been identified.</p>

<h2><strong>Romania detains ex-boxer Andrew Tate over human trafficking case</strong></h2>

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<p>Without mentioning the Tate brothers, police claimed that the victims were "recruited" by British citizens, who they said had misrepresented their intention to enter into a relationship with the victims. The police called it "the loverboy method", reported BBC.</p>

<p>It was further alleged that the victims were forced to perform in pornographic content under threat of violence.</p>

<p>Tate, once a successful kickboxer, gained notoriety for misogynistic comments and hate speech. He has made statements blaming women for rape and claiming that they belong to men.</p>

<p>Though mostly shunned in major social media handles, Tate is active on TikTok and his Twitter account was restored once Elon Musk took over.</p>

<p>Most of his posts on TikTok pertains to promotional videos of his ultra-masculine, luxurious lifestyle, which garner massive online following, mostly young men.</p>

<p>He has often appeared in videos with expensive sports cars, on private jets and on exotic holidays.</p>

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The controversial social media influencer, Andrew Tate, was sent to a detention centre for 30 days by the Romanian court a day after he was arrested in connection with human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime syndicate.

The controversial social media influencer, Andrew Tate, was sent to a detention centre for 30 days by the Romanian court a day after he was arrested in connection with human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime syndicate. The former professional kickboxer was arrested along with his brother and two other suspects on Thursday following a raid at their luxury villa in Bucharest. On Friday, prosecutors sought to extend their detention, following which the court agreed. He was earlier detained for 24 hours. Shortly after the court’s decision, Tate's lawyer Eugen Constantin Vidineac told reporters, "From our perspective, there are no grounds... for taking this most drastic preventive measure, but it is the judge's prerogative." Romania's Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism issued a statement on Thursday night that Tate, his brother and others are suspected of being part of a human trafficking group. The statement said six people who were allegedly "sexually exploited" by the "organised criminal group" have been identified. Romania detains ex-boxer Andrew Tate over human trafficking case Without mentioning the Tate brothers, police claimed that the victims were "recruited" by British citizens, who they said had misrepresented their intention to enter into a relationship with the victims. The police called it "the loverboy method", reported BBC. It was further alleged that the victims were forced to perform in pornographic content under threat of violence. Tate, once a successful kickboxer, gained notoriety for misogynistic comments and hate speech. He has made statements blaming women for rape and claiming that they belong to men. Though mostly shunned in major social media handles, Tate is active on TikTok and his Twitter account was restored once Elon Musk took over. Most of his posts on TikTok pertains to promotional videos of his ultra-masculine, luxurious lifestyle, which garner massive online following, mostly young men. He has often appeared in videos with expensive sports cars, on private jets and on exotic holidays. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate sent to detention centre for 30 days

Media personality Andrew Tate who was detained by the Romanian prosecutors has now being given a 30-day detention. According to the prosecutor's statement his brother have been under investigation since April this year.

Romania court extends definition of Andrew Tate, house raided in Bucharest

<p>Controversial social media influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate was arrested along with his brother in Romania in a human trafficking case.</p>

<p>According to reports, Tate, 36, and his brother Tristan, 34, along with two other suspects, were arrested in Bucharest for allegedly abducting two girls.</p>

<p>They were under the lens of the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) since April on the suspicion of forming an organised crime group which used girls in adult videos.</p>

<p>Tate, who is known for his sexist and misogynistic views, was seen being taken away from his luxury villa by police following a raid on Thursday.</p>

<p>"The four suspects... appear to have created an organised crime group with the purpose of recruiting, housing and exploiting women by forcing them to create pornographic content meant to be seen on specialised websites for a cost," prosecutors said, according to Sky News.</p>

<p>"They would have gained important sums of money."</p>

<p>According to the investigators, this organised criminal group allegedly sexually exploited six women and they have been identified.</p>

<h2><strong>Cuban exodus to US&nbsp;is the largest in the Island's history</strong></h2>

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<p>Tate is banned from various social media platforms for his misogynistic views and hate speech. But he still enjoys a massive fan following on TikTok.</p>

<p>A spokesperson for Tate told&nbsp;the Daily Mirror did not provide further details regarding the arrest. “However, Andrew and Tristan Tate have the utmost respect for the Romanian authorities and will always assist and help in any way they can.”</p>

<p>Earlier this week, he was involved in a spat with climate activist Greta Thunberg with Tate boasting of his supercar collection and asking for Thunberg's email address to "send a complete list of my car collection and their respective enormous emissions".</p>

<p>The climate activist hit back in a tweet saying, "Yes, please do enlighten me. Email me at smalld***energy@getalife.com."</p>

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Controversial social media influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate was arrested along with his brother in Romania in a human trafficking case. According to reports, Tate, 36, and his brother Tristan, 34, along with two other suspects, were arrested in Bucharest for allegedly abducting two girls.

Controversial social media influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate was arrested along with his brother in Romania in a human trafficking case. According to reports, Tate, 36, and his brother Tristan, 34, along with two other suspects, were arrested in Bucharest for allegedly abducting two girls. They were under the lens of the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) since April on the suspicion of forming an organised crime group which used girls in adult videos. Tate, who is known for his sexist and misogynistic views, was seen being taken away from his luxury villa by police following a raid on Thursday. "The four suspects... appear to have created an organised crime group with the purpose of recruiting, housing and exploiting women by forcing them to create pornographic content meant to be seen on specialised websites for a cost," prosecutors said, according to Sky News. "They would have gained important sums of money." According to the investigators, this organised criminal group allegedly sexually exploited six women and they have been identified. Cuban exodus to US is the largest in the Island's history Tate is banned from various social media platforms for his misogynistic views and hate speech. But he still enjoys a massive fan following on TikTok. A spokesperson for Tate told the Daily Mirror did not provide further details regarding the arrest. “However, Andrew and Tristan Tate have the utmost respect for the Romanian authorities and will always assist and help in any way they can.” Earlier this week, he was involved in a spat with climate activist Greta Thunberg with Tate boasting of his supercar collection and asking for Thunberg's email address to "send a complete list of my car collection and their respective enormous emissions". The climate activist hit back in a tweet saying, "Yes, please do enlighten me. Email me at smalld***energy@getalife.com." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Former kickboxer Andrew Tate arrested in Romania over human trafficking case

American-British media personality and former kickboxer Andrew Tate has been detained by Romanian prosecutors on suspicion of human trafficking, rape and forming an organized crime group. He was arrested along with his brother and two more Romanian suspects.

Romania detains ex-boxer Andrew Tate over human trafficking case

<p>Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has won the internet’s admiration yet again, with her response to a controversial media personality known for his misogynistic and far-right comments, Andrew Tate, on Wednesday.&nbsp;The two engaged in a war of words on the microblogging platform Twitter, where Tate seemingly took a jibe at Thunberg while flexing the number of supercars he owns and asked for her email id to “send a complete list of my car collection and their respective enormous emissions.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thunberg is no stranger to online trolling and is known for her marches and speeches across the world to call youth and politicians to take action against climate change. This time took down Tate with her witty reply. “yes, please do enlighten me. email me at smalldickenergy@getalife.com”&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">yes, please do enlighten me. email me at smalldickenergy@getalife.com <a href="https://t.co/V8geeVvEvg">https://t.co/V8geeVvEvg</a></p>
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<p>Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the comments section had a field day with many users responding with memes and hailing Greta’s response. “Hello. Yes, police please. I’d like to report the murder of Andrew Tate," journalist James Copley commented. Another journalist,&nbsp;Asaad Sam Hanna wrote, "The best part of this is that your theoretical email says your server is 'getAlife'. and it fits you so well."</p>

<p>To which Tate in a rather disappointing response wrote “how dare you?!”.</p>

<p>However, he later posted a video of himself with the text, “Thank you for confirming via your email address that you have a small penis @GretaThunberg. The world was curious. And I do agree you should get a life”.&nbsp;<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you for confirming via your email address that you have a small penis <a href="https://twitter.com/GretaThunberg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GretaThunberg</a><br />
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The world was curious.<br />
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And I do agree you should get a life ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/mHmiKHjDGH">https://t.co/mHmiKHjDGH</a> <a href="https://t.co/SMisajQRcf">pic.twitter.com/SMisajQRcf</a></p>
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<p>In the video, Tate can be heard saying, “I am not actually mad at Greta. (Please bring me pizza and make sure that the boxes are not recycled. Thank you). So she does not realise that she is being programmed, she does not realise that she is a slave of the metrics; she thinks she is doing good.”<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not gonna lie, this is hilarious!<br />
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Greta Thunberg OWNED Andrew Tate for his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/smalldickenergy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#smalldickenergy</a> <a href="https://t.co/HNeK3Zw5B2">pic.twitter.com/HNeK3Zw5B2</a></p>
— Mark Slapinski 🇵🇱 (@mark_slapinski) <a href="https://twitter.com/mark_slapinski/status/1608261016391127041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You ok tate? Cuz picking up a fight with a kid and then getting aggressively owned must be hard. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/smalldickenergy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#smalldickenergy</a> <a href="https://t.co/UHCaxlBwPX">pic.twitter.com/UHCaxlBwPX</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Maniac tough guy Andrew Tate getting told he has small dick energy by a teenage girl he harassed and only being able to muster "how dare you?!" as a response is Elon-level reputational self-injury</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">There are over 7.8 billion on this planet who have never heard of Andrew Tate… and will now and forever only know him as that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/smalldickenergy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#smalldickenergy</a> guy.<br />
This is the internet takedown of the year for 2022.<br />
Well done, Greta Thunberg!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClimateAction?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClimateAction</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GretaThunberg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GretaThunberg</a> <a href="https://t.co/FQY9acN61e">pic.twitter.com/FQY9acN61e</a></p>
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Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has won the internet’s admiration yet again, with her response to a controversial media personality known for his misogynistic and far-right comments, Andrew Tate, on Wednesday.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has won the internet’s admiration yet again, with her response to a controversial media personality known for his misogynistic and far-right comments, Andrew Tate, on Wednesday. The two engaged in a war of words on the microblogging platform Twitter, where Tate seemingly took a jibe at Thunberg while flexing the number of supercars he owns and asked for her email id to “send a complete list of my car collection and their respective enormous emissions.” Thunberg is no stranger to online trolling and is known for her marches and speeches across the world to call youth and politicians to take action against climate change. This time took down Tate with her witty reply. “yes, please do enlighten me. email me at smalldickenergy@getalife.com” yes, please do enlighten me. email me at smalldickenergy@getalife.com https://t.co/V8geeVvEvg — Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) December 28, 2022 × Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the comments section had a field day with many users responding with memes and hailing Greta’s response. “Hello. Yes, police please. I’d like to report the murder of Andrew Tate," journalist James Copley commented. Another journalist, Asaad Sam Hanna wrote, "The best part of this is that your theoretical email says your server is 'getAlife'. and it fits you so well." To which Tate in a rather disappointing response wrote “how dare you?!”. However, he later posted a video of himself with the text, “Thank you for confirming via your email address that you have a small penis @GretaThunberg. The world was curious. And I do agree you should get a life”. Content warning: Viewer discretion is advised. WION is not responsible for the content of the video. Thank you for confirming via your email address that you have a small penis @GretaThunberg The world was curious. And I do agree you should get a life ❤️ https://t.co/mHmiKHjDGH pic.twitter.com/SMisajQRcf — Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) December 28, 2022 × In the video, Tate can be heard saying, “I am not actually mad at Greta. (Please bring me pizza and make sure that the boxes are not recycled. Thank you). So she does not realise that she is being programmed, she does not realise that she is a slave of the metrics; she thinks she is doing good.” Meanwhile, the “#smalldickenergy” is still trending on Twitter with nearly 25,000 tweets with the hashtag. Here are some of the responses: Not gonna lie, this is hilarious! Greta Thunberg OWNED Andrew Tate for his #smalldickenergy pic.twitter.com/HNeK3Zw5B2 — Mark Slapinski 🇵🇱 (@mark_slapinski) December 29, 2022 × You ok tate? Cuz picking up a fight with a kid and then getting aggressively owned must be hard. #smalldickenergy pic.twitter.com/UHCaxlBwPX — Memecristo (@Memecristo666) December 28, 2022 × Maniac tough guy Andrew Tate getting told he has small dick energy by a teenage girl he harassed and only being able to muster "how dare you?!" as a response is Elon-level reputational self-injury — Sean T. Collins (@theseantcollins) December 28, 2022 × There are over 7.8 billion on this planet who have never heard of Andrew Tate… and will now and forever only know him as that #smalldickenergy guy. This is the internet takedown of the year for 2022. Well done, Greta Thunberg!!#ClimateAction #GretaThunberg pic.twitter.com/FQY9acN61e — BigBlueWaveUSA® 🇺🇸🌊🇺🇦 (@BigBlueWaveUSA) December 28, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

‘Small d*** energy’: Greta Thunberg responds to Andrew Tate’s supercar flex on Twitter. He replies.

<p>Controversial American-British social media influencer Andrew Tate has been removed from Facebook and Instagram by Meta. As per media reports, he was kicked out of the social media sites for violating policies “on dangerous organizations and individuals”.</p>

<p>Tate first gained notoriety in 2016 as a contestant in the reality game show 'Big Brother.' &nbsp;He was removed from season 17 of the show after a video went viral in which he could be seen beating a woman with a belt. He justified the video and said that the actions were consensual.</p>

<p>But that was just the start. Since then, Tate has received intense criticism for his misogynistic social media posts. He has, for instance, said that women belong in the kitchen and that victims of rape are partly responsible for the crime. He was banned by Twitter for that statement. Among other things, he has said that depression is not a real illness.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On his social media accounts, Tate shares his opinions that have been deemed sexist and also gives advice to young men that activists have said is dangerous. He is a self-described misogynist. In one of his videos, he said, “I’m a realist and when you’re a realist you’re sexist. There’s no way you can be rooted in reality and not be sexist.”</p>

<p>He has also got himself in trouble with the law. While in Romania, where he said he moved because it is easy to get rid of rape charges, he was raided by the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism of Romania in an investigation related to human trafficking and rape.</p>

<p>Born in Chicago, Illinois in the US, Andrew Tate was raised in Luton, Bedfordshire in England. He began his career in television advertising but soon moved to kickboxing. In 2005, he won the Full Contact Cruiserweight championship organised by International Sport Karate Association or ISKA.<br />
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Controversial American-British social media influencer Andrew Tate has been removed from Facebook and Instagram by Meta. As per media reports, he was kicked out of the social media sites for violating policies “on dangerous organizations and individuals”.

Controversial American-British social media influencer Andrew Tate has been removed from Facebook and Instagram by Meta. As per media reports, he was kicked out of the social media sites for violating policies “on dangerous organizations and individuals”. Tate first gained notoriety in 2016 as a contestant in the reality game show 'Big Brother.' He was removed from season 17 of the show after a video went viral in which he could be seen beating a woman with a belt. He justified the video and said that the actions were consensual. But that was just the start. Since then, Tate has received intense criticism for his misogynistic social media posts. He has, for instance, said that women belong in the kitchen and that victims of rape are partly responsible for the crime. He was banned by Twitter for that statement. Among other things, he has said that depression is not a real illness. Also Read: 'Nope' movie review: Jordan Peele's latest is a terrifying, spectacular masterpiece On his social media accounts, Tate shares his opinions that have been deemed sexist and also gives advice to young men that activists have said is dangerous. He is a self-described misogynist. In one of his videos, he said, “I’m a realist and when you’re a realist you’re sexist. There’s no way you can be rooted in reality and not be sexist.” He has also got himself in trouble with the law. While in Romania, where he said he moved because it is easy to get rid of rape charges, he was raided by the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism of Romania in an investigation related to human trafficking and rape. Born in Chicago, Illinois in the US, Andrew Tate was raised in Luton, Bedfordshire in England. He began his career in television advertising but soon moved to kickboxing. In 2005, he won the Full Contact Cruiserweight championship organised by International Sport Karate Association or ISKA.

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