Philippines reviews images linked to Thomas Markle amid police scrutiny
Philippine authorities are examining a collection of child abuse images allegedly linked to Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle’s estranged father, and may decide whether to charge him once forensic work is complete. Markle denies the allegations; if convicted of accessing such material, he could face 10 to 12 years in prison, and an extradition treaty means he could be sent from the US to the Philippines for trial.
The Philippines’ interior minister said the examination should take about a week. The case has also raised questions about the Metropolitan Police’s handling of a 2019 letter, reportedly from Markle’s former wife, which made claims about alleged offending abroad; the Met said it did not share the details with other law enforcement agencies. A campaigner said information should have been passed to the FBI and the UK’s National Crime Agency, while the FBI says it is aware of the allegations and will support Philippine authorities where appropriate.
In short
- Philippine authorities are examining images allegedly linked to Thomas Markle.
- He denies the allegations and could face up to 12 years if convicted.
- Questions have been raised about the Met’s handling of a 2019 letter.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Thomas Markle could be jailed for up to 12 years if he is found guilty of child sex offences amid growing questions over Met failure to tell FBI about letter”.