Thomas Markle Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Material Charges
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Summary
The article reports that Thomas Markle, Meghan’s estranged father, was arrested in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Philippine police said such material was believed to be among files seized from a home where Markle had lived, and his son Thomas Markle Jr. was described as a person of interest in the investigation.Key Facts
- The article says FBI agents arrested the 82-year-old Markle at a senior living home in Lakeland, Florida.
- The reported arrest followed news reports that images had been found at Markle’s former home in the Philippines.
- Philippine police Major General Wilson Asueta said child sexual abuse material was believed to be among photos and computer files seized from the property.
- Markle had lived at the property and left it after returning to the United States, according to the article.
- Thomas Markle Jr. reported his father to police in Cebu and was described by Philippine police as a person of interest.
- A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex declined to comment.
- The article said messages to the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice had not received an immediate response.
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