Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, cut off his ankle monitor, DoJ says
Summary
Authorities said Thomas Markle was arrested after cutting off an electronic ankle monitor while awaiting a federal court hearing in Tampa, Florida. His earlier arrest followed the seizure of about 78 items containing suspected child sexual abuse images from storage units in California; the allegations have not been established in court.Key Facts
- First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said Markle cut off his ankle monitor at about 1:45 a.m. and was arrested shortly afterward.
- Markle was in custody in Tampa awaiting a federal court hearing, according to Essayli.
- Authorities seized about 78 items, including slides, film negatives and books, from storage units in the Los Angeles area.
- A judge had released Markle after his earlier arrest on the condition that he wear an electronic monitor.
- The judge also ordered a mental competency examination and a report by November 20.
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, said she was deeply distressed by the allegations and said her decision to keep her children away from her father was to protect them.
- Markle returned to the United States after suffering a stroke in the Philippines and having his left leg amputated.
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