Royal Scandal: FBI Arrests Thomas Markle Sr. on Child Porn Charges
The estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex was taken into custody in Florida, prompting a sharp response from his daughter.
FBI agents arrested Thomas Markle Sr. on Friday in Lakewood, Florida, on allegations of possession of child sex abuse materials, according to CBS News.
He, an 82‑year‑old man and the estranged father of Meghan Markle, has been charged with one count of possession of child pornography, as reported by federal prosecutors and NBC News.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, called the allegations against her father "sickening." and has not spoken to him in years.
NBC News has attempted to contact Thomas Markle Sr.'s defense attorney but has not received a response.
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Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested by FBI in Florida on child sex abuse material charges
The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan Markle was arrested Friday by FBI agents in Lakewood, Florida, on allegations of possession of child sex abuse materials. The Duchess of Sussex hasn't spoken to her father in years, but recently called the allegations against him "sickening." Imtiaz Tyab has more.
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Meghan Markle’s estranged father arrested and charged
Federal prosecutors say 82-year-old Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested and charged with one count of possession of child pornography. NBC News has reached out to his defense attorney but has not heard back. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.
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Meghan Markle's estrangement from father Thomas Markle: From royal wedding fallout to his arrest
Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested in Florida on child pornography charges. Meghan Markle and her father have been estranged for years.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Thomas Markle Sr. is the estranged father of Meghan Markle.
- Thomas Markle Sr. is 82 years old.
- FBI agents arrested Thomas Markle Sr. on Friday in Lakewood, Florida.
- Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested on allegations of possession of child sex abuse materials, according to CBS News.
- Thomas Markle Sr. was charged with one count of possession of child pornography, according to federal prosecutors as reported by NBC News.
- Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, called the allegations against her father "sickening."
- Meghan Markle hasn't spoken to her father in years.
- NBC News has reached out to Thomas Markle Sr.'s defense attorney but has not heard back.
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