A federal judge in Miami has ruled that social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must stay in custody while they fight extradition to the United Kingdom. The brothers are facing serious charges of rape and sex trafficking in the U.K., and U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis denied their request to be released, meaning they will remain jailed during what could be a lengthy extradition process. Louis stated that the Tates "have failed to meet their burden to demonstrate that they do not present a risk of flight or danger to the community, or that special circumstances warrant their release." She emphasized that they did not meet the three key criteria for release and denied their motion for release pending extradition proceedings. Andrew and Tristan Tate have become among the most controversial figures on the internet, known for promoting ideas around wealth accumulation, male dominance, and criticism of women through their social media presence. Prosecutors argue that the brothers are a flight risk due to their apparent financial resources and their possession of multiple passports. During a hearing last month in Miami, the brothers denied under oath criminal accusations from multiple countries, criticized their detractors, and claimed that their online personas were exaggerated versions of their real selves. They also stated that they inflate their claims of wealth to increase their influence on social media. The new allegations are the latest chapter in the Tates' ongoing legal troubles, which span the United States, the United Kingdom, and Romania. Since their arrest on July 18, the brothers have been held at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, appearing briefly in court two days after their arrest. Their lawyers have asked the judge to allow them to be released until an extradition hearing can be held on the U.K. charges of rape and trafficking. The Tates have argued that the British request is inappropriate because their criminal case in Romania is being handled first. Romanian officials have allowed the brothers to remain free until their case there concludes, and they have not attempted to flee, complying with all court restrictions.