'SNL UK' takes scathing dig at Meghan Markle's dad Thomas' child porn scandal

Key Points:

• "Saturday Night Live UK" satirically addressed Meghan Markle’s father Thomas Markle’s child pornography scandal during its "Weekend Update" segment, highlighting public controversy and skepticism about his innocence.
• Thomas Markle, 82, is under investigation for allegedly possessing hundreds or thousands of child sex abuse images found in his home in the Philippines, with the materials reportedly discovered by his son Thomas Jr., who reported them to police.
• Thomas Markle Sr. denies the allegations, calling them "sick lies" and expressing shock and hurt, while his son Thomas Jr. maintains the accusations are based on evidence found.
• Meghan Markle expressed being "deeply distressed" by the allegations and revealed that authorities had been investigating troubling claims against her father since a 2018 letter was sent to police and royal protection services.
• Meghan emphasized her decision to distance herself and restrict her father’s contact with her children was solely to protect them, trusting that authorities were similarly protecting other families.