Thomas Markle child abuse materials investigation 2026
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Thomas Markle faces child sexual abuse materials investigation
Meghan said a letter making troubling and disturbing allegations against her father was sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection in 2018.
Meghan said she had been aware of allegations against her father since 2018 and that those allegations were shared with U.K. authorities at the time.
A Filipino justice official confirmed that Thomas Markle Sr. is the subject of the investigation.
Meghan Markle says she kept father away from children to protect them
Meghan Markle said she kept her children away from her father Thomas Markle Sr. to protect them.
Thomas Markle Jr. said he reported the alleged material to the FBI hotline and the Pennsylvania State Police.
Thomas Markle Jr. accused Thomas Markle Sr. of possessing child sexual abuse material, according to a report by The Sun.