- The FBI is offering support to Philippine authorities and investigating ‘potential US federal law violations’ following child sex abuse image allegations made against Thomas Markle Snr.
- The Duchess of Sussex stated she was deeply distressed by the claims against her estranged father, revealing she has kept her children away from him to protect them.
- The allegations were brought forward by Thomas Markle Jnr, who claimed to have discovered hundreds of illicit images on devices left behind by his father in the Philippines.
- Thomas Markle Snr strongly denied the accusations, labelling the claims as sick lies and denying ever possessing such material.
- The Metropolitan Police clarified it is not currently investigating Mr Markle Snr, but is conducting internal inquiries regarding officers' handling of a related 2018 letter.
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