Meghan "deeply distressed" as dad faces child abuse material probe
Summary
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, expressed deep distress over reports that her father, Thomas Markle, is being investigated in the Philippines for allegedly possessing child abuse materials. She said she knew about similar allegations since 2018, which were reported to UK authorities, and that she has kept her distance from her father to protect her children.Key Facts
- Thomas Markle, Meghan's father, is under investigation in the Philippines for alleged possession of child abuse materials.
- Meghan has been aware of these allegations since 2018 and said they were reported to UK police at the time.
- Meghan has chosen not to allow her father contact with her children to ensure their safety.
- The investigation was reportedly triggered after Thomas Markle’s son found the alleged materials at his father’s home in the Philippines.
- Thomas Markle denies the allegations and states he never downloaded such materials.
- The Philippine Department of Justice confirmed an investigation is underway, led by an anti-trafficking task force.
- Meghan hopes justice will be served and that protecting children remains the top priority.
- The British police have been asked to comment on Meghan’s statement, but no public response is noted yet.
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