Thomas Markle charged over child sexual abuse material

· Security · United States · United Kingdom

Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested by US federal agents at his Florida home on Friday and charged in connection with possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the FBI. Prosecutors said materials found in his storage units included sexually explicit photos that appeared to show Markle with prepubescent girls. The 82-year-old was taken into custody near Tampa. The case drew wide attention because of his daughter's public profile and the long-running family rift.

Why it matters：The charge against a high-profile figure highlights how US authorities pursue child sexual abuse material cases across state and national lines.

Key points

  • Markle was arrested at his Florida home on Friday.
  • Prosecutors cite sexually explicit photos involving prepubescent girls.
  • He was taken into custody near Tampa.

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