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Philippines investigates Thomas Markle over child abuse imagery discovery

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Philippine authorities are investigating Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, following the discovery of child abuse imagery and a laptop at his former residence in Cebu. The country's interior minister, Jonvic Remulla, stated that legal action will be pursued if sufficient evidence is found. Markle, who reportedly lived in the Philippines before returning to the US, has denied the allegations. AI

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Philippines investigates Thomas Markle over child abuse imagery discovery

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Philippines plan ‘appropriate legal action’ against Thomas Markle

    Philippine police are investigating a laptop found alongside images of child abuse at the former home of Meghan Markle’s estranged father, with “full results” expected in a week, the country’s interior minister told reporters. Thomas Markle, whose daughter is married to Britain’s…

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