Brianna Stern, a model and former girlfriend of popular social media personality and businessman, Andrew Tate, has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles, accusing him of a really serious crime.
Stern is now accusing the controversial influencer of s*xual assault, battery, and emotional abuse during their 10-month relationship. In the legal action, Stern also included a request for a restraining order against Andrew Tate.
Tate, who is already battling multiple other legal battles in the UK and Romania, has firmly denied all the allegations made by Brianna Stern. In fact, his attorney, Joseph McBride, dismissed Stern’s claims as a “blatant cash grab”, vowing to fight the case in court to a conclusive and favorable end for Tate.
Lawsuit Details: Brianna Stern Made Allegations of Abuse and Threats
The details of the lawsuit brought against Andrew Tate by Brianna Stern, have been revealed. According to court documents, the alleged assault took place at the Beverly Hills Motel in March.
Stern explained that the encounter actually began as a consensual affair, because both she and Tate had agreed to meet and have an intimate time together.
However, according to the lawsuit details, while they were having consensual s*x, Tate eventually became increasingly aggressive and violent, verbally degrading Brianna Stern. Before long, Tate’s verbal assault then escalated into physical assault.
“Tate began choking Plaintiff, harder and harder, making her nearly lose consciousness,” the lawsuit states.
Stern also claims that Tate repeatedly struck her on the head and face while issuing chilling threats. According to her, Tate said:
“If you ever cross me, I will kill you.”
Following the incident, Brianna Stern was so badly injured that she actually sought medical attention and was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. The lawsuit further alleges that Tate engaged in a pattern of emotional abuse and manipulation, which began when Stern traveled to Romania for a modeling job in 2024.
How Tate’s Legal Team Responded
Following the lawsuit filed by Brianna Stern against Andrew Tate, the influencer’s legal team has responded. In response, Tate’s lawyer, Joseph McBride, issued a strongly worded statement, asserting that the lawsuit is a publicity stunt aimed at financial gain.
In a statement, McBride said:
“Instead of seeking a private resolution, Ms. Stern has chosen to air her false claims in the press, revealing her true motives: money and attention, not justice”.
He also took aim at Stern’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, calling him a “lowlife bottom feeder”. For the record, Buzbee has previously represented some really high-profile clients, including the alleged victims of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
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Brianna Stern Is Not Backing Down On Her Claims
Brianna Stern is standing her ground despite backlash from some quarters. In spite of the intense media scrutiny, Stern remains firm in her decision to pursue legal action, stating that she refused to stay silent out of fear.
In a statement she shared on Instagram, Stern said:
“The entire situation is very traumatic and extremely difficult. I considered many times just silently leaving Andrew and saying nothing, doing nothing, because I was scared.”
In her lawsuit, she highlighted Andrew Tate’s alleged grooming tactics, which include initially portraying himself as a “dream come true” before going on to reveal his manipulative and controlling nature. According to her, this is Tate’s nature.
Andrew Tate Has Other Ongoing Legal Troubles
Brianna Stern’s lawsuit against Andrew Tate is not the only legal trouble he is having at the moment. In fact Stern’s lawsuit against Tate in the U.S. only adds to his mounting legal issues spread across different countries.
The former kickboxer is currently embroiled in serious legal cases in the UK and Romania as well as the US. Some of these cases are highlighted below:
- He is facing criminal charges in Romania. These charges include human trafficking, money laundering, and s*xual relations with a minor. The case has been a high-profile one and has been extensively covered by the press in recent times.
- Tate is also under investigation in the UK, where Bedfordshire Police have secured a European arrest warrant for allegations of r*pe and human trafficking between 2012 and 2015.
- Andrew Tate is also subject to an ongoing extradition request to return to Britain once Romanian proceedings conclude.
Meanwhile, it is noteworthy that Andrew Tate recently checked in with Romanian authorities following his return from a brief visit to the United States. Tate did this because it was part of his judicial control, which requires him to make a mandatory appearance before judicial authorities in Romania when summoned.
So, What Is Next For Stern And Tate?
Andrew Tate is a very public figure so this recent case against him is bound to make several headlines. So, as the lawsuit progresses, Brianna Stern’s case against Tate is expected to draw widespread public and legal scrutiny.
While Tate’s legal team continues to deny all allegations, the court will determine the outcome of these serious accusations. All we can do is wait to see the direction this takes and the repercussions it will have on Tate, who is already battling different lawsuits in different countries simultaneously.
