Just days after arrest, Markle cuts off ankle monitor
The 82-year-old allegedly removed his ankle monitor just days after his arrest for having child sexual abuse images.
Thomas Markle is the 82-year-old father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. He was arrested Friday.
US authorities charged him with having child sexual abuse images. A judge freed him on bail but required electronic monitoring.
Markle allegedly cut off his ankle monitor in the early hours of Tuesday morning. This was according to prosecutor Bill Essayli.
Markle is now in custody. He awaits a court hearing in Tampa, Florida.
Authorities took about 78 items from storage units in California. These included slides, film negatives, and books with suspected child sexual abuse images.
Meghan said she was deeply distressed by the charges.
- Storage units rented since 2008
- Storage timeline
- Federal court hearing in Tampa, Florida
- Court location
Why it mattersBreaking bail rules usually brings harsher punishment. Markle now faces more serious legal trouble.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect on policy or prices, though Australian royal watchers may follow the case.
Corroborated byThe Guardian·7NEWS
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