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[INTERNATIONAL] · Philippines, Mexico, United States · 32 sources

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Thomas Markle under investigation for alleged child abuse material

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, is the subject of investigations by authorities in the Philippines, Mexico, and the United States regarding allegations of possessing child sexual abuse material. The probe follows a complaint by his son, Thomas Markle Jr., who claims to have discovered hundreds or thousands of such images and videos in storage boxes at his father’s former residence in Cebu City, Philippines.

A secondary search by Mexican authorities targeted a storage unit near Markle’s former home in Rosarito, where investigators reportedly seized computers, USB sticks, and video cassettes. Markle has denied all allegations, calling them “disgusting lies” and stating he has never had sexual contact with minors.

The investigation faces potential complications as the 82-year-old Markle has reportedly been moved to a specialist dementia care facility in Florida following a recent leg amputation. Legal experts suggest his reported cognitive decline could create significant hurdles for the FBI during potential interrogations.

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