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Thomas Markle jailed after cutting ankle monitor
Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father, jailed after removing ankle monitor.
In brief
Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father, jailed after removing ankle monitor. Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, was jailed for removing an ankle monitor after being charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Thomas Markle arrested
Thomas Markle, estranged father of Meghan Markle, was arrested on federal charges of keeping child sex abuse material in a California storage unit.
Jailed for removing ankle monitor
Markle was ordered to jail after removing an electronic ankle monitor at 1:45 a.m. in Florida.
Seizure of items
Authorities seized approximately 78 items from storage units in Los Angeles, including slides, film negatives, and books with suspected child sexual abuse images.
Housing situation
Markle was living in a senior care center but U.S. Magistrate Judge Lindsay Griffin ordered him jailed due to his 'untenable' housing situation.
Health history
Markle had a stroke earlier this year and lost his left leg to amputation, forcing him to return to the U.S.
Meghan's response
Meghan Markle said she was 'deeply distressed' by allegations and that distancing from her father was to protect her children.
The bottom line
Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, was jailed for removing an ankle monitor after being charged with possessing child sexual abuse material.
