In February 2018, Lauren Southern, a Canadian right-wing commentator, publicly accused Andrew Tate of assault during their encounter in Bucharest, Romania. At the time, Southern, aged 22, was emerging as a controversial figure known for her anti-feminist and anti-immigration content, while Tate was establishing his persona as a flamboyant advocate of hyper-masculinity. Southern's new memoir, "This Is Not Real Life," sheds light on the troubling episode, claiming that Tate assaulted her while she was intoxicated in his hotel room.
Southern's account details that Tate reportedly strangled her during the encounter. To support her allegations, she provided the New York Times with a hospital document from Toronto, dated February 28, 2018, where she was treated after the incident. According to the report, she had informed the nursing staff about being strangled and assaulted by a man she described as a "potential investor." The hospital, however, stated that privacy laws prevented them from confirming her claims.
Further corroboration came from two witnesses who were present during the trip, both of whom stated Southern disclosed the assault to them the following morning. Following the memoir's release, Tate's attorney categorically denied the allegations, asserting that Southern is "lying through her teeth." This development adds to the narrative surrounding Tate, who faces multiple accusations of serious criminal behavior, including human trafficking and sexual assault.
