Summary
The Justice Department asked a judge to revoke Thomas Markle Sr.’s release and detain him pending trial. Prosecutors say Markle cut off his ankle monitor while under home confinement, four days after a judge allowed him to remain out of custody.Key Facts
- Markle was arrested in Florida on November 6.
- He faces one count of possessing child pornography.
- A federal judge allowed Markle to remain out of custody pending trial four days before the Justice Department’s request.
- The judge ordered Markle to wear a location-monitoring device.
- First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said Markle allegedly cut off the monitor at 1:45 a.m. Monday.
- The Justice Department asked the court to revoke Markle’s release conditions and detain him pending trial.
- Markle is the estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
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