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Meghan Markle’s father arrested in US over alleged child sex abuse photos

Meghan Markle’s father arrested in US over alleged child sex abuse photos

Summary

U.S. authorities arrested Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle’s estranged father, in Florida on a charge of possessing child sexual abuse material. The Justice Department said investigators found 78 items in two Los Angeles-area storage units; the allegations have not been proven in court.

Key Facts

  • The Justice Department announced Markle’s arrest on November 6, 2026.
  • Authorities said they found 78 items, including photographs, film negatives and books, in two storage units near Los Angeles.
  • The criminal complaint alleges that some material showed Markle with underage girls.
  • Investigators said information from two people led them to search the storage units under warrants.
  • Meghan Markle said she was deeply distressed by the allegations and that keeping her father away from her children was intended to protect them.
  • Markle was expected to appear in a Florida court on November 6.
  • The article says Markle was living in the Philippines earlier in 2026 when he suffered a stroke and had his left leg amputated, prompting his return to the United States.
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