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Meghan Markle's father back in custody after allegedly cutting his ankle monitor

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Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan Markle, was recently re-arrested and taken into custody after he allegedly cut off his ankle monitor. This occurred following his initial arrest on charges related to possessing child sexual abuse material. Reporter Leigh Kiniry provides coverage of the incident.
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Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, 82, was arrested by the FBI on November 4, 2026, in Florida for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. He had been living in a rehabilitation center there since his left leg amputation in December 2025 due to a stroke and blood clot. Markle Sr. moved into a dementia care home on October 30 after being diagnosed with the condition following allegations of child sex abuse images found by his son, Thomas Markle Jr., in the Philippines. The move raised concerns about the FBI's ability to investigate him effectively. On November 10, U.S. authorities reported that Markle Sr. had cut off his electronic monitoring device just days after his arrest.

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Thomas Markle Cuts Off Ankle Monitor
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Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, is back in custody after allegedly cutting his ankle monitor following his arrest for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material. uncertain
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