Lawyers for the Tate brothers argue that the men should be released on bail while they challenge efforts to remove them from the United States to face charges in the UK. Multiple reports say the legal teams contend the brothers are “too notorious” and too publicly known to pose a flight risk. The bail application is described as part of ongoing legal proceedings connected to their proposed transfer from the US. According to the accounts provided, the brothers are fighting removal so they can face rape and sex trafficking charges in the UK. The reports also indicate the request for bail is being made during a stage of the process in which the outcome of their transfer is under consideration. Details such as court dates, specific conditions sought for bail, and arguments from prosecutors are not included in the material provided. Overall, the sources agree that the brothers’ representatives are seeking bail on the basis that their level of fame and notoriety makes them unlikely to abscond.