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Philippines investigates Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after child sexual abuse images claims
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Philippine authorities are investigating Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father, over allegations of possessing child sexual abuse images, with the Anti-Trafficking and Anti-OSAEC task force in Cebu leading the inquiry.
- Meghan Markle stated she has been aware of these allegations since 2018, has prevented her father from contacting her children for their protection, and expressed deep distress over the recent news.
- Meghan's half-brother, also named Thomas Markle, provided police with evidence, including a laptop, supporting the allegations, and has contacted the FBI in the United States regarding the matter.
- British police are reviewing their involvement after being informed of a letter with allegations sent in 2018, while the FBI confirmed awareness and potential support for Philippine authorities.
- Thomas Markle, who had lived in the Philippines, is believed to have returned to the United States, and Meghan and Prince Harry recently relocated with their children to England after six years in California.
