Why Andrew Tate’s upcoming trial was adjourned

Politics
6 May 2026 • 4:46 AM MYT
The Independent
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Why Andrew Tate’s upcoming trial was adjourned

  • Andrew Tate's upcoming civil trial at the High Court, where four women are suing him over allegations of sexual violence, has been adjourned by a judge.
  • The adjournment follows Hertfordshire Constabulary's decision to reopen an investigation into sexual abuse allegations made against Tate, which were previously concluded in 2019.
  • Tate's legal team argued for the trial to be paused, citing a 'real risk' that he would not have access to crucial material due to the ongoing criminal reinvestigation.
  • The barrister representing the four women expressed disappointment at the late adjournment but acknowledged the trial could not proceed, requesting a strict timetable for relisting.
  • The court also heard that Tate is bringing a separate legal challenge against the Crown Prosecution Service concerning a Bedfordshire Police investigation, known as Operation Moonwalk, where he faces 10 charges which he denies.

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