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Meghan Markle's Family Scandal
Reporter Guy Adams praises Meghan's handling of Thomas Markle's child sexual abuse allegations.
In brief
Reporter Guy Adams praises Meghan's handling of Thomas Markle's child sexual abuse allegations. Reporter Guy Adams says Meghan Markle deserves sympathy for her 'ghastly, trailer trashy' family amid Thomas Markle's alleged possession of child sexual abuse material. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Meghan Markle's Family Scandal
Reporter Guy Adams says Meghan Markle must sympathise with having a 'ghastly, trailer trashy' family.
“One must sympathise with Meghan for having such a 'ghastly, trailer trashy' family”
Thomas Markle Allegations
Philippine police are investigating Thomas Markle over alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
“police in the philippines were investigating the 82-year-old over allegations he possessed child sexual abuse material”
Thomas Markle's Background
Thomas Markle, 82, has not had a relationship with Meghan since 2018 and denies the allegations.
“the retired television lighting director, who Meghan has not had a relationship with since 2018, strenuously denies the accusations”
Thomas Junior's Role
Thomas Markle's son Thomas Junior tipped police off after finding child sexual abuse material in boxes.
“the 60-year-old, who had been living with his father in the philippines, said he discovered photographs and dvds inside four cardboard boxes”
Duchess's Response
Meghan Markle said she was 'deeply distressed' and her thoughts were with children who may have been harmed.
“the duchess said she was 'deeply distressed' and that her thoughts were with 'any children who may have been harmed'”
Guy Adams' View
Guy Adams says Meghan is 'in some ways a victim' and praises her handling of the allegations.
“Guy told deep dive that Meghan is 'in some ways a victim' in the affair, and praised the way she has handled the claims against her father”
Thomas Junior's Motive
Thomas Junior claims he acted out of duty after finding child sexual abuse material.
“Thomas Jnr has insisted he acted out of duty, telling the sun: 'When I found this material, I was horrified and I had no option but to report my dad'”
Thomas Markle's Financial Issues
Samantha Markle claims Thomas Markle cut off Thomas Junior financially and changed passwords on his account.
“According to Samantha Markle, Thomas Snr had recently cut his son off financially, changing the passwords on his own account”
Thomas Markle's Past Behavior
Thomas Markle has a history of arrests and unflattering interviews about his family.
“He's been arrested a few times. Once for drink driving, once for allegedly threatening a girlfriend with a gun”
Thomas Markle's Current Status
Thomas Markle is said to be in severe ill health and will do 'whatever it takes' to clear his name.
“Thomas Senior has declared he will do 'whatever it takes' to clear his name, although he is said to be in severe ill health”
Police Investigation
Philippine police are waiting for a warrant to examine devices related to the allegations.
“No charges have been brought, and philippine police say they are still waiting on a warrant to examine the devices”
Samantha Markle's Defense
Samantha Markle, Meghan's half-sister, defends her father and claims Thomas Junior made up the allegations.
“Samantha Markle, 61, Meghan's half-sister and a staunch defender of their father, has accused her brother of making up the allegations to make money from the media”
Family Tensions
Thomas Markle's family has sold each other out to the press, according to Guy Adams.
“Guy emphasised that Meghan's estranged relatives had all at various stages sold each other out to the press, behaving, in his view, 'pretty reprehensibly'”
Investigation Timeline
The allegations emerged after Thomas Junior found child sexual abuse material in boxes shipped from Mexico to Cebu.
“The material was allegedly found in boxes shipped to cebu from the home he had shared with his son in mexico”
Thomas Markle's Alleged Actions
Thomas Markle changed passwords on his bank account after Thomas Junior was taking money.
“Thomas Snr thought: 'I didn't authorise this', so he changed the passwords on his bank account to stop this money being transferred out”
Current Status
The case continues with no charges filed and police waiting for a warrant to examine devices.
“No charges have been brought, and philippine police say they are still waiting on a warrant to examine the devices, a process expected to take about a week once it is granted”
The short version
Reporter Guy Adams says Meghan Markle deserves sympathy for her 'ghastly, trailer trashy' family amid Thomas Markle's alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
