The 82-year-old was taken into custody by FBI agents near Tampa on Friday and was expected to appear in federal court later in the day. The arrest follows an investigation that began after authorities received information about suspected abuse material linked to Markle and later traced his possessions to storage units in California.
Thomas Markle was taken into custody by FBI agent. He was released later (Photo: Instagram/Crown of Britain)
Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested in Florida and charged by US federal authorities with possessing child sexual abuse material, including images showing himself with underage girls.
The 82-year-old was taken into custody by FBI agents near Tampa on Friday and appeared in federal court later in the day. He was subsequently released on personal recognisance, subject to conditions including home detention and electronic monitoring, CBS News reported. The arrest follows an investigation that began after authorities received information about suspected abuse material linked to Markle and later traced his possessions to storage units in California.
The case has also drawn attention because of Markle’s connection to the royal family. His daughter Meghan married Prince Harry in 2018, but their relationship has been strained for years.
FBI INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CALIFORNIA STORAGE UNITS According to a federal criminal complaint, FBI agents searched two storage units in the Los Angeles area last week after obtaining a warrant. Markle had rented the units since 2008, according to the Justice Department.
Investigators seized about 78 items, including slides, photographs, 35 mm film negatives and books containing child sexual abuse material. The FBI said it was still examining the material.
An affidavit filed with the complaint alleged that at least two frames from the film negatives showed a man
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