Meghan Markle's father investigated over alleged abuse material

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 23 Oct, 01:32 · Archive

Thomas Markle Snr, 82, is under investigation in the Philippines after his son reported finding alleged child sexual abuse material in his possession.

Thomas Markle Snr, 82, is under investigation by Philippine police after his son reported discovering alleged child sexual abuse material at his former home in Cebu City. Thomas Markle Jnr, 60, told police he found 'hundreds, if not thousands' of images and videos in four large cardboard boxes among his father's possessions.

Markle Jnr discovered the material while searching for a mobile phone for his girlfriend's father. He alleged he found disturbing content on an abandoned LG phone that prompted him to investigate further. Specialist investigators in the Philippines are preparing to seize the boxes for forensic examination. The FBI has reportedly confirmed it received Markle Jnr's sworn statement and could launch its own investigation.

Markle Jnr, who had cared for his father following a stroke in 2022, told The Sun he felt compelled to report the discovery. 'When I found this material I was horrified and I had no option but to report my dad,' he said. He stated he would not speak to his father again unless called to give evidence against him, saying the discovery had left him a 'shaking wreck'.

How it is being reported

• Meghan Markle’s estranged father faces shocking child abuse images allegationsThe Duchess of Sussex’s long-running family estrangement has taken another turn after her half-brother reportedly contacted authorities in the Philippines and United States over alleged illegal material discovered among their father’s possessions.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 02:46
• Meghan Markle’s father investigated after son reports alleged child abuse material to policeMeghan Markle’s estranged father is being investigated after his own son allegedly discovered a huge stash of child sexual abuse material among his belongings and reported him to police.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 00:56
• Meghan Markle’s father investigated after son reports alleged child abuse material to policeMeghan Markle’s estranged father is being investigated after his own son allegedly discovered a huge stash of child sexual abuse material among his belongings and reported him to police.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 00:56

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