# Police obtain warrant to search Thomas Markle's devices

> Philippine authorities have secured a court order to examine computers and phones seized from the father of the Duchess of Sussex, who denies allegations of possessing child abuse images.
- Title: Police obtain warrant to search Thomas Markle's devices
- Summary: Philippine authorities have secured a court order to examine computers and phones seized from the father of the Duchess of Sussex, who denies allegations of…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm0j06y3pn75o
- Published: 2026-10-29T13:25:07.351+00:00
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## Warrant granted for device search
Philippine police have obtained a court warrant to examine devices seized from Thomas Markle Sr's former home in Cebu. The warrant was needed before officers could examine the material.
## Material handed over by half-brother
Thomas Markle Jr handed four boxes to police last week containing computers, phones, hard drives and old videotapes.
## Markle Sr denies all allegations
Thomas Markle Sr, now in the US, has strongly denied the allegations made by his son, describing them as sick lies.

> sick lies
## Meghan breaks contact with father
The Duchess of Sussex has been estranged from her father since two thousand eighteen.The BBC understands she broke contact with him last year, telling him she and the authorities knew he had abused young girls.
## Investigation must establish source of material
Police say they must identify how the material was obtained before they can consider any criminal charges.
## Key takeaway

Philippine police obtained a warrant to examine devices seized from Thomas Markle Sr's former home after his son handed over material allegedly containing child sexual abuse images, which Markle Sr denies.