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A Philippine court is expected to issue a warrant today allowing police to investigate materials seized from Thomas Markle’s home, which are alleged to include child pornography. Markle denies possessing any such material. BBC reporter Jonathan Head is currently in Cebu, reporting outside the house where Markle lived before returning to the United States earlier this year.
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As of November 4, 2026, Filipino police are investigating Thomas Markle Sr, the estranged father of Duchess Meghan (also known as the Duchess of Sussex), after finding child abuse images at his apartment in Cebu City, Philippines. The Philippine National Police confirmed they discovered files consisting of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material on digital devices recovered from the residence. Thomas Markle Jr., Meghan’s brother, initially reported these materials to local police and the FBI when he found them while clearing out their father's home.

In response to the allegations, Meghan stated she is "deeply distressed" by the news, expressing her hope for justice and prioritizing child safety. The investigation involves collaboration between Filipino authorities and the FBI; Major General Wilson Asueta of the Philippine National Police said they are close to bringing formal charges against Thomas Markle Sr., who has denied possessing any illegal images, calling the accusations "sick lies."

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BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated A court in the Philippines is expected to issue a warrant later today authorising police to examine materials taken from the home of Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-29
🔮 BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated A court in the Philippines is expected to issue a warrant later today authorising police to examine materials taken from the home of Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex.
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BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated A court in the Philippines is expected to issue a warrant later today authorising police to examine materials taken from the home of Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex. asserted
police → expect → Sussex
The materials are alleged to include child pornography. asserted
materials → allege → pornography
Markle has strongly denied possessing any child abuse material. asserted
Markle → deny → material
BBC's Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle last resided, prior to his return to the US earlier this year. asserted
Markle → report → US
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