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Federal prosecutors say 82-year-old Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested and charged with one count of possession of child pornography. NBC News has reached out to his defense attorney but has not heard back. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.
It was reported in October that Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle, was under investigation by authorities in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.
The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan Markle was arrested Friday by FBI agents in Lakewood, Florida, on allegations of possession of child sex abuse materials. The Duchess of Sussex hasn't spoken to her father in years, but recently called the allegations against him "sickening." Imtiaz Tyab has more.
The 82-year-old was arrested in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented.
US authorities found sexually explicit photos that appeared to show Thomas Markle with prepubescent girls.
