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Markle is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, including photographs depicting himself with minor girls.”“These allegations are extremely serious, and we will prosecute Mr.
Markle to the fullest extent of federal law.”Thomas Markle is expected to appear in court in Tampa on Friday.A Justice Department official said the Federal Bureau of Investigation had arrested Thomas Markle.A spokesperson for Meghan Markle did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The Daily Mail, which first reported the arrest, said Markle Sr was arrested at his senior living community in Lakeland over alleged possession of child sexual….
Material had also been found in a storage unit in Mexico as well as the Philippines, it reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources.Authorities in the Philippines, where Markle Sr had previously lived for some time, began investigating him last month over the allegations.
British police last month said they would refer allegations about him to overseas law enforcement agencies after finding that the claims had not been passed to other authorities when they were first received.
Ahead of Thomas Markle's court appearance, DOJ issues statement on arrest November 6, 2026.
