Meghan Markle says she is deeply distressed by father abuse claims
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 16:39 · Archive
Meghan Markle has said she is deeply distressed by allegations that her father, Thomas Markle Sr, was in possession of child abuse images.
Meghan Markle has issued a statement expressing that she is 'deeply distressed' by allegations involving her father, Thomas Markle Sr, and child abuse images. She said her thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed.
Meghan stated that in 2018 a letter was sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection, which was subsequently shared with her. The letter made 'troubling and disturbing allegations' against her father, and she said she was given assurances that these were being investigated. However, it is understood the Metropolitan Police has not previously investigated Mr Markle and is not currently doing so.
The allegations have resurfaced after reports that Meghan's half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, claimed to have found child abuse images belonging to their father at his former home in the Philippines. It is unclear whether the 2018 allegations are related to those now being raised by Mr Markle Jr. Thomas Markle Sr has denied the accusations, calling them 'sick lies' in an interview with the Daily Mail.
How it is being reported
- Meghan Markle informed about child abuse images claims against fatherMeghan Markle says she is “deeply distressed” by allegations involving father Thomas Markle Sr and child abuse images; the Met Police is making inquiries.Bracknell News · 23 Oct, 16:06
- Meghan Markle informed about child abuse images claims against fatherMeghan Markle says she is “deeply distressed” by allegations involving father Thomas Markle Sr and child abuse images; the Met Police is making inquiries.Reading Chronicle · 23 Oct, 16:06
In this story: Meghan Markle · Thomas Markle Sr · Thomas Markle Jr · Prince Harry · Metropolitan Police · Scotland Yard · Philippines
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