A High Court judge has given the green light for Andrew Tate's civil rape trial to proceed, despite a police investigation being reopened into the case. The trial was adjourned on Wednesday after the Metropolitan Police Service announced they were reopening a criminal investigation into Tate, who denies allegations of rape.
The decision to continue the civil trial was made by Mr Justice Matthew Nickerson, who said the trial would proceed 'as soon as possible'. The trial is understood to relate to allegations of rape made against Tate in 2015, which he denies.
According to reports, the Metropolitan Police Service reopened the investigation into Tate after new information came to light. The force has not disclosed any further details about the new information.
Tate, a British-American social media personality, has been the subject of controversy in recent years due to his views on women and violence. He has been banned from various social media platforms and has been accused of promoting misogynistic and hate-filled content.
The reopening of the investigation and the decision to proceed with the civil trial have raised concerns about the potential impact on Tate's reputation and the potential consequences for him if he is found liable in the civil case.
It is worth noting that Tate denies all allegations of rape and has maintained his innocence throughout the process. He has also accused his accusers of lying and has claimed that the allegations against him are part of a wider smear campaign.