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Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is back in federal custody in Florida after allegedly removing his ankle monitor, violating his pretrial release conditions.
- A US judge revoked Markle's pretrial release, citing an "untenable" housing situation and ordering a medical evaluation and necessary medication.
- Markle, 82, faces charges of possessing indecent images of children, stemming from FBI searches of his storage units in Los Angeles.
- The duchess has been estranged from her father since 2018 and reportedly confirmed her awareness of his alleged abuse last year, expressing distress and concern for potential victims.
- Prosecutors emphasize their commitment to prosecuting the case fully, with US Attorney Bill Essayli stating that release conditions are court orders, not suggestions.
