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Meghan Markle's Father Child Porn Investigation

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According to The Sun, Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, alleged that he found a stash of images belonging to their father at his former home in the Philippines.

Summary AI · cited

Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., expressed a desire for a fresh start before moving to the Philippines.1

Thomas Markle Sr. is under investigation in the Philippines for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse images.1

Meghan Markle stated she was deeply distressed by accusations involving her father and had been made aware of similar allegations in 2018.2

Thomas Markle Sr. denied possessing child sexual abuse images, calling the accusations 'sick lies'.2

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  1. Meghan Markle’s estranged dad wanted ‘fresh start’ before moving to Philippines — where he allegedly hoarded sick child porn stash New York Post, 23 Oct
  2. Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father The Guardian, 23 Oct
  3. Metropolitan Police under fire for failing to alert FBI over 'troubling and disturbing' claims about Thomas Markle Daily Mail, 24 Oct

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“Although the breadth of what has now been uncovered is more sickening than one could ever imagine, my sincerest hope is that justice will be fully served and that the priority remains the safety and protection of innocent children,” Meghan added.

9 of 14 outletsfirst reported 23 Octwording from The Straits Times

The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” over accusations involving child sexual abuse images against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, and revealed she was made aware of “disturbing allegations” against him in 2018 by the Metropolitan police.

8 of 14 outletsfirst reported 23 Octwording from The Guardian

Meghan's statement did not specify exactly when in 2018 the letter was sent to the police or when it was subsequently shared with her.

7 of 14 outletsfirst reported 23 Octwording from Daily Mail

The Met Police has confirmed that it received a letter detailing a “number of claims” relating to Meghan Markle's estranged father.

7 of 14 outletsfirst reported 23 Octwording from Evening Standard

Analysis

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More than a year later, Markle Sr. is under investigation for allegedly hiding a trove of sickening child sex abuse images in his Philippines refuge, The Sun reported.

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Thomas Markle Sr., 82, denied the accusations in comments to the Daily Mail, saying he was shocked and upset by his son's claims.

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“I won’t speak to my father ever again unless I’m called to give evidence against him.”

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Mr Markle was married twice, to Tom Jnr and Samantha's mother Roslyn Loveless, and then to Meghan's mother Doria Ragland.

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  • Meghan Markle claims she was made aware of allegations against her father in 2018, while Thomas Markle Sr. denies the accusations and suggests his son may have sent a letter making false claims.23

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Words to watch (3)

Meghan Markle reacts to "disturbing" child sex abuse accusations against estranged father CBS News

Meghan Markle says ‘deeply’ disturbing child porn allegations explain why she cut ties with dad 8 years ago New York Post

'I had to protect my children': Meghan reveals she cut off contact with Thomas Markle to safeguard Archie and Lilibet - amid 'disturbing' probe into child sex abuse images Daily Mail

How it changed

  1. 22 Oct

    “I won’t speak to my father ever again unless I’m called to give evidence against him.”

    5 outlets · New York Post
  2. 23 Oct

    The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” over accusations involving child sexual abuse images against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, and revealed she was made aware of “disturbing allegations” against him in 2018 by the Metropolitan police.

    8 outlets · The Guardian
  3. 24 Oct

    “Following a thorough review of Met Police systems and records, we have confirmed that in January 2019, we received a letter containing a number of claims about alleged offending outside the United Kingdom,” a police spokesperson said.

    4 outlets · New York Post

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