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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

FBI probing ‘potential US federal law violations’ after Thomas Markle allegations

  • The FBI is offering support to Philippine authorities and investigating ‘potential US federal law violations’ following child sex abuse image allegations made against Thomas Markle Snr.
  • The Duchess of Sussex stated she was deeply distressed by the claims against her estranged father, revealing she has kept her children away from him to protect them.
  • The allegations were brought forward by Thomas Markle Jnr, who claimed to have discovered hundreds of illicit images on devices left behind by his father in the Philippines.
  • Thomas Markle Snr strongly denied the accusations, labelling the claims as sick lies and denying ever possessing such material.
  • The Metropolitan Police clarified it is not currently investigating Mr Markle Snr, but is conducting internal inquiries regarding officers' handling of a related 2018 letter.

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FBI releases statement after ‘disturbing allegations’ against Meghan’s father Thomas Markle

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