Lauren Southern Accuses Andrew Tate of Rape

Canadian ex-alt-right YouTuber Lauren Southern has accused Andrew Tate of raping and physically assaulting her during a 2018 trip to Romania, as described in her memoir 'This Is Not Real Life.' Southern recounts being heavily intoxicated, having her refusals ignored, and being strangled into unconsciousness by Tate after a night out. She reported the incident to UK authorities but declined to pursue a case in Romania due to concerns about judicial corruption. Southern states she sought medical attention soon after the alleged assault and remained silent for years because of fear and internal conflict over her public stances. Tate is already facing multiple charges of rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Romania, the UK, and the US, all of which he denies. Southern’s allegations have intensified public debate around consent, power dynamics, and accountability in digital influencer culture.