Controversial manosphere influencer Andrew Tate has become ‘very sick’ inside a notorious Florida federal prison and is being denied medical treatment, his lawyer claimed in a desperate public appeal.
The 39-year-old former kickboxer, who is fighting extradition to Britain over a staggering catalogue of rape, human trafficking and sexual assault allegations, has made repeated requests for medical attention while incarcerated in Miami.
But according to his attorney, Joe McBride, those pleas have gone unanswered, prompting a warning that legal action could follow unless prison officials intervene.
‘Andrew is very sick,’ McBride declared in a statement posted to X on Tuesday.
‘He asked for medical treatment multiple times,’ the attorney claimed, alleging that his client had received none.
‘Medical care is a fundamental human right. If Andrew does not get treatment soon, we will sue FDC Miami into oblivion. Pray for him.’
The claims come as Tate and his younger brother Tristan, 38, remain locked up at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, a facility that has faced disturbing allegations of filthy conditions, overcrowding and mistreatment of inmates.
Neither the precise nature of Tate’s reported illness nor its severity has been publicly disclosed. His attorney’s allegations about the lack of treatment have not been independently verified.
Influencers Andrew Tate, 39, right, and Tristan, 38, left, are being held in a Miami federal detention center while fighting extradition to the UK Britain over dozens of criminal charges
Andrew Tate’s lawyer claims the influencer has become ‘very sick’ while at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, pictured, and has repeatedly been denied medical attention
The latest health scare is not the first time Andrew has raised concerns about his physical condition while facing criminal proceedings.
During his earlier legal troubles in Romania, Tate sought permission to travel to the United Arab Emirates for medical reasons, citing concerns about his lungs.
The brothers, who built their online personas around extraordinary wealth, luxury cars and extravagant international travel, have been incarcerated since July 18, when they were arrested outside a bare-knuckle boxing event in downtown Miami.
Their detention followed an extradition request from British prosecutors, who want the pair returned to the UK to face nearly 60 criminal counts between them.
Andrew faces dozens of charges, including allegations of rape, human trafficking, assault and possession of child sexual abuse material.
Tristan faces 17 counts, including allegations of rape, sexual exploitation and sexual assault. The alleged offenses span the period between 2010 and 2017.
Both brothers have denied wrongdoing.
Their confinement marks quite the reversal of fortune for two men who once flaunted their wealth and influence to millions of followers across social media.
Attorney Joe McBride has issued an urgent warning over Andrew Tate’s deteriorating health, threatening legal action against prison officials unless his client receives medical treatment
McBride claimed on X that Tate was ‘very sick’ after 95 days of confinement in a damp cell and had received no medical treatment despite repeated requests
Instead of enjoying their customary lavish lifestyles, the pair are being held in the Miami detention center’s special housing unit, separated from the general inmate population.
The facility has attracted intense scrutiny over its treatment of prisoners.
A Human Rights Watch report documented allegations of ‘extreme overcrowding, unsanitary conditions and abusive treatment’ at the detention center.
Other accounts have described infestations of cockroaches and cells contaminated with human waste.
The precise conditions experienced by the Tate brothers have not been independently established.
McBride’s latest claims follow earlier complaints that his clients were struggling with inadequate access to food and prison commissary supplies.
In August, Tristan wrote a handwritten note complaining that the brothers had been forced to share a meager supply of snacks over more than a month.
‘We have had 14 snack items in the past 32 days between two big men. What is this, trick or treat? I’ve lost 13 pounds and I’m hungry,’ he wrote.
McBride subsequently publicized the letter, claiming both men had suffered significant weight loss.
Tristan Tate, left, and Andrew, right, face nearly 60 criminal counts between them including allegations of rape, human trafficking and sexual assault. Both have denied wrongdoing
Andrew Tate’s lawyer claims the former kickboxer has lost weight behind bars and is now suffering from an undisclosed illness. Andrew Tate is seen with his brother Tristan behind him
‘Tristan is down 13 lbs, and Andrew 8. The Gov claims they have normal commissary access. The Gov is lying,’ he alleged.
‘They’ve been given commissary access one time in 32 days. Imagine a single snickers bar lasting 3 days between 2 men…’
Records obtained by the Miami New Times showed that as of early August, Andrew had $3,564 in his commissary account, while Tristan had $2,583.
The allegations against Tate have continued to mount.
Romanian authorities allege he recruited a girl aged just 15 and exploited her sexually in Britain and Romania over a period spanning 2012 to 2021.
Prosecutors claim the teenager was pressured into producing sexually explicit material and participating in webcam activities.
British prosecutors have also presented claims involving extreme pornographic material as part of their case against the influencer.
According to allegations disclosed in connection with the extradition proceedings, investigators claim Tate possessed bestiality pornography, including images involving a horse and an eel.
Those claims, like the other criminal accusations, have not been established by a court and remain unproven.
