Meghan Markle’s Father Reportedly Arrested in Florida Over Abuse Material Allegations
Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was reportedly arrested in Florida on Friday, November 6, 2026. Reports say the arrest followed an investigation into allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse material. Formal charges and other details had not been confirmed at the time of reporting. The investigation reportedly expanded after Thomas Markle Jr. said he found disturbing material among his father’s belongings at a former home in Cebu, Philippines. He is said to have alerted Philippine authorities and contacted the FBI, which offered assistance to investigators there. Thomas Markle Sr. has denied the allegations, calling them “sick lies” in a previous interview. Meghan said she was distressed by the claims and concerned for any children who may have been harmed. She has also said her estrangement from her father and decision to keep her children away from him were intended to protect them.
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