Thomas Markle Accused of Removing Location Monitor After Arrest
Summary
Federal prosecutors say Thomas Markle allegedly cut off his court-ordered electronic monitoring bracelet four days after a judge released him pending trial. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it is asking the court to revoke his release and detain him; the article reports that Markle faces federal charges related to alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.Key Facts
- U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli announced prosecutors’ request on Tuesday.
- Essayli said Markle allegedly cut off his monitoring bracelet at about 1:45 a.m.
- A federal judge had allowed Markle to remain out of custody pending trial four days earlier.
- The article says Markle was arrested in Florida on federal charges involving alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
- His release conditions included wearing an electronic monitoring device and having no contact with minors.
- The conditions also barred Markle from intimidating or retaliating against potential witnesses.
- The article reports that Markle was returned to a Florida dementia care facility after his release.
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