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Investigation into Thomas Markle Sr. allegations

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Thomas Markle Sr., father of Meghan Markle, remains under investigation following allegations of possessing child sexual abuse material. The claims, initiated by his son, Thomas Markle Jr., involve the alleged discovery of illicit images and videos in boxes and electronic devices at his former residence in Cebu, Philippines. Philippine authorities, including the Philippine National Police (PNP), have confirmed the discovery of a “significant volume of child pornography material” and a laptop during an inspection of the residence. Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that a specialized task force has been appointed to handle the case and is examining the device to recover digital ~~evidence, with full results expected within a week.~~ evidence. Remulla noted that “all signs point to a possible sex offender of the grossest kind.” The FBI ~~has confirmed it~~ is ~~aware of the allegations and is providing support to Philippine authorities while~~ also investigating potential violations of U.S. federal law. Thomas Markle Sr., 82, has denied the allegations, calling them “sick lies” and ~~“a lot of lies,”~~ suggesting his computer may have been hacked. ~~While he admitted to traveling to the Philippines and paying for sexual services, he~~ He maintained, “I have never had sex with anyone under the age of ~~18.” He further~~ 18,” and noted ~~that~~ the ~~electronic~~ devices ~~in question~~ had not been in his possession for some time. Following revelations from Meghan ~~Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, stated~~ Markle that she has been ~~aware of concerning~~ “deeply distressed” by these allegations since ~~2018. She noted that~~ 2018, the London Metropolitan Police has confirmed it received a letter in January 2019 containing ~~serious accusations~~ these claims. The letter was sent to the institution’s Fixated Threat Assessment Centre to evaluate security risks to the Duchess. The Metropolitan Police ~~and royal protection officials in 2019, which she claims was~~ is now reviewing why these details were not ~~forwarded to other authorities~~ shared with overseas law enforcement at ~~that time. Expressing that she is “deeply shaken”~~ the time and ~~“deeply distressed,” she has maintained no contact with her father~~ is evaluating whether to ~~protect her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.~~ refer the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct to investigate potential irregularities.

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