Meghan Markle's dad Thomas Markle investigated for alleged child porn

Meghan Markle's dad Thomas Markle investigated for alleged child porn

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Key Points:

  • Duchess Meghan addressed the police investigation into her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., following reports he is being investigated for allegedly possessing hundreds of child sex images found by his son in the Philippines.
  • Meghan revealed she first learned of disturbing allegations in 2018 and has since distanced herself and her children from Markle to protect them, emphasizing her hope that authorities prioritize child safety.
  • Thomas Markle Sr. denied the allegations, calling them "sick lies," while the FBI is reportedly preparing to launch its own investigation as Markle now resides in the U.S.
  • The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are internally reviewing claims that a 2018 letter containing the allegations was passed to them, but British police are not currently investigating Markle.
  • The alleged evidence was discovered by Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Jr., who described finding images and videos of children no older than 10 or 11 on devices stored at their father’s former home in Cebu, Philippines.

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