DOJ says Meghan Markle’s father Thomas removed ankle monitor after arrest over child abuse material allegations
Reported by The Independent ·
Return to federal custody
The US Department of Justice said Thomas Markle was taken back into custody after cutting off an electronic monitoring device. He was awaiting a hearing in federal court in Tampa, Florida.
California allegations
The Friday arrest involved allegations that Markle kept child sexual abuse material in storage units in California. The article does not state the outcome of those allegations.
Meghan’s response
Meghan said she had been given assurances that allegations about her father were being investigated. She also said her distance from him and decision to prevent contact with her children were intended to protect them.
Key points
- The DOJ said Thomas Markle was returned to custody after removing his ankle monitor.
- Essayli said the device was removed at 1:45 a.m.
- Markle was arrested Friday over allegations involving storage units in California.
- Meghan said her distance from her father was a choice to protect her children.