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U.K. police say they received letter with claims against Meghan's father, wasn't shared with other law enforcement
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- In 2019, the Metropolitan Police received a letter containing multiple allegations against Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, which was shared with the Duke and Duchess's office but not other law enforcement agencies.
- The Philippine National Police launched an investigation after Thomas Markle Jr. handed over his father's personal items allegedly containing child sexual abuse materials, with U.S. authorities offering support if needed.
- Meghan Markle stated she has been aware of the allegations since 2018, had reported them to U.K. authorities, and distanced herself from her father to protect her children.
- Thomas Markle has denied the allegations, and Scotland Yard announced it will review its 2019 handling of the matter and consider referring itself to the police watchdog.
- The duchess's spokesperson explained minor discrepancies in the timeline of the letter's receipt as understandable due to the passage of time.
