Thomas Markle Sr. a 'possible sex offender,' Philippine official says
Philippine authorities are investigating allegations of child pornography possession against Thomas Markle Sr., the father of the Duchess of Sussex. Officials state that forensic analysis of a laptop is underway, while Markle Sr. has denied the accusations.
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Hear this story A government official in the Philippines is speaking out as the investigation into Duchess Meghan 's father, Thomas Markle Sr. , unfolds.
Jonvic Remulla, secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government of the Philippines, told Agence France-Presse on Sunday, Oct. 25, that the Philippine National Police "inspected the former home of a certain Mr. Thomas Markle," where "a trove of child pornography materials as well as a laptop" were allegedly found. He named son Thomas Markle Jr. as the source who reported the alleged evidence.
"The laptop is currently going under forensic investigation and we will have the full results in one week," Remulla told the AFP. "The PNP will coordinate with their counterparts to locate and take appropriate legal actions against Mr. Markle if found that there is sufficient evidence to charge him."
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