From euronews · Nela Heidner · · 1m 20s
Meghan Markle's father arrested over child sex abuse images
Meghan Markle's father arrested in Florida for alleged child pornography possession.
In brief
Meghan Markle's father arrested in Florida for alleged child pornography possession. Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr, was arrested in Florida on Friday for possessing child sexual abuse material after his son discovered hundreds of images at his former home in the Philippines. Originally reported by euronews.
Arrest details
Thomas Markle Sr, Meghan Markle's estranged father, was arrested in Florida on Friday for possession of child pornography.
Discovery of images
Thomas Markle Jr discovered boxes containing hundreds or potentially thousands of images at his father's former home in Cebu City, Philippines.
Investigation scope
Philippine and US authorities are examining the alleged child sexual abuse material found in two Los Angeles-area storage units.
Seized items
Agents seized approximately 78 items including slides, film negatives, and books containing suspected child sexual abuse material.
Legal consequences
Markle could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of possessing child sex abuse material.
Philippine findings
Philippine authorities recovered around 7,500 photographs and one video depicting underage children from electronic devices.
Meghan's response
Meghan Markle said she was 'deeply distressed' by the reports and expressed concern for any children harmed.
“deeply distressed”
Family dispute
The investigation has expanded to Mexico, with reports of a separate cache of material allegedly linked to Markle being examined.
The main idea
Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr, was arrested in Florida on Friday for possessing child sexual abuse material after his son discovered hundreds of images at his former home in the Philippines.
