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Meghan Markle's father, who has been away from his daughter for almost a decade now, is now facing an indictment for possession of pornography in the United States that could be 20 years in prison.
US authorities found sexually explicit photos that appeared to show Thomas Markle with prepubescent girls.
US federal agents arrested Thomas Markle in Florida. The Duchess of Sussex and television actress Meghan Markle, who is estranged from her father, said she was "deeply distressed" by the charges.
Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., has been arrested over allegations he possessed child sex abuse images. The 82-year-old was arrested in Florida on Friday in connection with allegations that emerged last month, as the Daily Mail first reported and CBS News confirmed. “A Florida man was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint […]
The detention took place in the old people's residence where the man lives, 82 years old and diagnosed with dementia, according to the CBS chain.
Federal agents have broken into the old people's residence where Thomas Markle lives after finding pornographic material with minors in two rented storage rooms in Los Angeles. Markle could face 20 years in prison.
"There are indications that Thomas Markle's son is also involved in the crime," said the Secretary of the Interior of the Asian country, Jonvic Remulla. Philippine police have requested help from the FBI in the investigation
