Newspaper headlines: Meghan's father charged as Brand investigation widens

Markle appears in court

The Daily Mirror reported that the arrest followed an FBI search of two Los Angeles storage units Markle had rented for almost 20 years. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has not commented on her father’s arrest. The Daily Telegraph and Daily Express also featured the case.

More attention on Brand

Rowley confirmed to the BBC on Friday that two rape investigations into Brand were ongoing. The Guardian cited unnamed sources who said Brand was suspected of attacks on at least 10 more women. These claims were reported as allegations, not convictions.

Calls for prosecution reform

The Times linked Brand’s conviction with calls to change the prosecution of sexual offences. It reported Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s view that rape survivors should not feel as though they are on trial.

The Daily Star said Brand spent the night in solitary confinement after his conviction and also highlighted Rowley’s suggestion that there may be many victims. The papers’ coverage included both the conviction and continuing police investigations.

Other stories on front pages

The Daily Telegraph reported that an upcoming review of youth unemployment and inactivity would urge the prime minister to spend up to £6bn more on helping people return to work. It also reported that the Church of England would raise concerns with MPs and peers examining draft legislation on conversion practices; the Cabinet Office told the paper the Church supported the draft bill.