Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inBrittney DonovanTuesday 10 November 2026 21:01 GMTMeghan Markle’s father Thomas arrested on suspicion of child sex offencesThomas Markle, 82, has been taken back into custody after allegedly cutting off his electronic monitoring ankle bracelet, the US Department of Justice said.US prosecutors have asked a federal court in Florida to revoke Markle's release and detain him pending trial.Markle was initially arrested following the seizure of suspected child sexual abuse material from storage units in California.Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stated she was deeply distressed by the allegations, adding that her choice to cut contact with her father was to protect her children.The investigation was prompted after Markle's son reportedly discovered abusive images whilst clearing out his father's former home in the Philippines.In fullMeghan Markle’s father Thomas cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ saysMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in