LA DA Declines Charges Against Andrew Tate in Bri Stern Allegations—Here’s What Really Happened

Brace yourself for the latest anti-climax in the Andrew Tate saga, because apparently, the Los Angeles District Attorney decided there just isn’t enough evidence to charge him for the choking claims reported by podcaster Bri Stern. TMZ first broke the non-story, and the LA DA’s office quietly confirmed they’ve officially declined to pursue charges due to “insufficient evidence,” per their statement obtained exclusively by TMZ. So no dramatic courtroom showdowns in L.A. for Tate—at least not over this incident.

In a move that surprises precisely no one who’s followed Tate’s legal drama, defense attorney Joseph McBride announced this verdict was “music to our ears.” McBride says he hand-delivered a “do-not-prosecute” packet brimming with reasons to dismiss the case, made Tate fully available for deposition, and answered every single question conjured up by investigators. According to People magazine’s legal correspondent, McBride’s 50-page dossier must’ve been convincing, because it did exactly what he promised: shut the door on these particular allegations.

Of course, the star of this non-fiasco, Bri Stern, is still in the dark. Sources close to Stern tell Rolling Stone she wasn’t informed about the DA’s decision until TMZ ran the story. Talk about cutting her out of the loop. Keep in mind, this is separate from her civil suit against Tate for the same choking allegations she says occurred during a March encounter. Expect that lawsuit to chug along while the criminal case has politely tapped out.

Let’s not pretend this clears Tate of all wrongdoing. He and brother Tristan are still embroiled in a Romanian probe over alleged sex trafficking and forming a criminal enterprise. Those charges are very real, and the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism is far less likely to toss the case for “insufficient evidence.” If anything, this LA DA decision only sharpens the contrast between how different jurisdictions are treating the ever-slow-mo Andrew Tate legal tour.

So what did we learn? First, the LA DA isn’t willing to gamble on a he-said-she-said scenario without hard proof of assault. Second, Tate’s legal team will spin any no-go as vindication, while his critics will label it another example of the system letting a high-profile figure slip through the cracks. No matter which side you’re on, the only thing more exhausting than this headline is anticipating the next chapter—because you know there will be one.

And that’s your daily dose of “Andrew Tate legal drama update.” Stay tuned, because if history tells us anything, the story’s far from over. Nothing shocking here, folks. Let’s all act surprised.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine, Rolling Stone
Attribution: Andrei Pungovschi (Creative Commons)