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Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr. arrested by FBI in Florida

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Meghan Markle responds to allegations against father
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ByKatie Kindelan
November 06, 2026, 4:26 PM

Thomas Markle Sr., the father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested by federal authorities in Florida on Friday on one count of possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. 

Markle's arrest follows a report last month that claimed he was being investigated by authorities in the Philippines for allegedly possessing child sex abuse material, following claims made by his son, Thomas Markle Jr., Meghan's half-brother.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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