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The Straits Times. (2026, November 9). Psychiatric exam ordered for Thomas Markle, father of Duchess Meghan, in child pornography case. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/psychiatric-exam-ordered-for-thomas-markle-in-child-pornography-case
The Straits Times. “Psychiatric exam ordered for Thomas Markle, father of Duchess Meghan, in child pornography case.” The Straits Times, 9 Nov. 2026, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/psychiatric-exam-ordered-for-thomas-markle-in-child-pornography-case.
The Straits Times. “Psychiatric exam ordered for Thomas Markle, father of Duchess Meghan, in child pornography case.” The Straits Times, November 9, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/psychiatric-exam-ordered-for-thomas-markle-in-child-pornography-case.
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Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle's father, was arrested on November 6, 2026, in Florida by federal agents for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. He is now under house arrest at a senior living care home in Lakeland, Florida, and will be electronically monitored via GPS ankle tagging due to his ongoing medical conditions, including the amputation of his left leg following a stroke. Markle Jr., Thomas's son, reported his father to authorities after discovering sexually explicit materials and personally alerted FBI agents about these findings in July 2025. The investigation stemmed from personal items turned over by Markle Jr. to law enforcement in the Philippines and Mexico, leading to multiple probes, including one by the Philippine National Police. This arrest has drawn significant attention due to its connection with Meghan Markle, who distanced herself from her father for reasons of protecting her children's well-being.