Thomas Markle Sr., Duchess Meghan's father, arrested in child pornography probe, sources say

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Thomas Markle Sr., Duchess Meghan's father, arrested in child pornography probe, sources say. (2026, November 6). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/duchess-meghans-father-thomas-markle-sr-arrested-in-florida-in-child-pornography-probe-sources-say/

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Thomas Markle Sr., the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has been arrested as part of a U.S. investigation into child pornography, according to sources cited by CBS News reporter Imtiaz Tyab. The article does not provide additional details beyond the arrest and its context.

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Thomas Markle Sr., 82, Meghan Markle’s father, was arrested on November 6, 2026, in Florida by federal agents for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest came after Markle Jr. reported his findings to the FBI and other law enforcement agencies following a stroke and leg amputation that led Thomas Sr. to move into a rehabilitation center. Markle appeared in court on November 6 where he was ordered to undergo home detention, electronic tagging, and a psychiatric evaluation as part of his bail conditions. The case remains under seal with no plea taken yet.

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