Breaking: Meghan Markle 'disturbed' by allegations her father possessed child sexual abuse material
Duchess says she was informed of 'disturbing allegations' regarding Thomas Markle in 2018, prompting her to keep her children away.
Quick Look
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stated she was informed of disturbing allegations involving her estranged father, Thomas Markle, in 2018, leading her to keep her children away from him.
- The comments follow claims of child sexual abuse material found at his former home in the Philippines, which he denies.
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Why It Matters
Claims emerged regarding child sexual abuse material found at Thomas Markle's former home in the Philippines.
Meghan the Duchess of Sussex has revealed she was informed of "disturbing allegations" involving her estranged father in 2018, which she says prompted her to keep her children away from him.
"I am deeply distressed at the news that has come to light in the last 24 hours, and my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed," she said.
It comes after claims of child sexual abuse material belonging to her father had been found at his former home in the Philippines.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Thomas Markle denied possessing the images, calling the accusations "sick lies".
Open Questions
- What specific allegations were communicated in 2018?
- What is the status of the investigation in the Philippines?