Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, cut off his ankle monitor, DoJ says
Also reported by PBS NewsHour, The Hill
Summary
Authorities said Thomas Markle was arrested after cutting off an electronic ankle monitor while awaiting a federal court hearing in Tampa, Florida. His earlier arrest followed the seizure of about 78 items containing suspected child sexual abuse images from storage units in California; the allegations have not been established in court.Key Facts
- First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said Markle cut off his ankle monitor at about 1:45 a.m. and was arrested shortly afterward.
- Markle was in custody in Tampa awaiting a federal court hearing, according to Essayli.
- Authorities seized about 78 items, including slides, film negatives and books, from storage units in the Los Angeles area.
- A judge had released Markle after his earlier arrest on the condition that he wear an electronic monitor.
- The judge also ordered a mental competency examination and a report by November 20.
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, said she was deeply distressed by the allegations and said her decision to keep her children away from her father was to protect them.
- Markle returned to the United States after suffering a stroke in the Philippines and having his left leg amputated.
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