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Meghan Markle's first public appearance after father's arrest
Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since father's arrest.
In brief
Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since father's arrest. Meghan Markle appeared publicly in Brussels after her father's arrest on child pornography charges. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Meghan Markle's first public appearance
Meghan Markle made her first public appearance since her father's arrest.
Father arrested on child pornography charge
Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested by federal authorities in Florida on one count of possession of child pornography.
Brussels EU speech event
Meghan and Harry attended the European Parliament in Brussels for the Lost Screen Memorial opening.
Meghan withdrew from joint speech
Meghan pulled out of the joint speech after news of her father's arrest broke.
Father's legal status
Markle was released on his own recognizance with home detention and electronic monitoring.
Previous statement on arrest
Meghan previously stated she was 'deeply distressed' by her father's arrest.
“Meghan said she was 'deeply distressed' at the news and that her 'thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed'”
The takeaway
Meghan Markle appeared publicly in Brussels after her father's arrest on child pornography charges.
