Andrew Tate is facing a unique civil case that could set a legal precedent, with four women accusing him of rape, assault, and coercive control between 2013 and 2015.
The women claim that Tate’s actions amount to “intentional infliction of harm”, a concept similar to emotional distress. Coercive control is described as a form of grooming and manipulation where the victim becomes less able to respond normally.
If successful, this case could result in significant damages for the claimants. A trial could last up to three weeks, with estimates suggesting awards of six-figure sums.
Tate denies all allegations, calling them “a pack of lies” and “gross fabrications”. His lawyers argue that too much time has passed for the women to take legal action, and potential evidence such as emails and texts would have been lost.
The case is part of a series of serious challenges facing Tate, including criminal cases in the UK, US, and Romania. He shares an extradition request with his brother Tristan Tate, who denies all accusations.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdde3l8j1njo