"We undertook a further review of a case file in relation to allegations of assault and rape between 2013 and 2015. Following careful consideration of the evidence provided by Hertfordshire Constabulary, we concluded that our legal test for prosecution was not met, and that no further action should be taken. We have informed all parties of our decision and offered to meet with the complainants to explain our reasoning in more detail."
"Despite much external pressure the evidence speaks for itself in this case and the Crown Prosecution Service have rightly confirmed the evidence is inadequate to provide any realistic prospect of conviction. The reason the CPS made this decision will become obvious when the evidence is played out during the civil proceedings. We are glad that this is yet another example of a potential criminal case against Andrew Tate falling by the wayside."
Four women have brought civil claims accusing Andrew Tate of sexual violence, including allegations of throat-grabbing on several occasions in 2015, assault with a belt, and being threatened with a gun. Mr Tate has denied wrongdoing. The Crown Prosecution Service reviewed evidence provided by Hertfordshire Constabulary relating to alleged assaults and rape between 2013 and 2015 and determined the legal test for prosecution was not met, so no further action will be taken. The CPS offered to meet the complainants to explain the decision. The civil High Court case against Mr Tate remains ongoing, following an earlier 2019 decision not to prosecute and the closure of the Hertfordshire investigation.
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