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Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, officials say

The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.

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Markle Sr. was arrested in Florida on one count of possession of child pornography.

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Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, officials sayBBC News – World
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Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, officials say

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DOJ says Thomas Markle Sr. cut off ankle monitor following arrest

Markle Sr. was arrested in Florida on one count of possession of child pornography.

Meghan's father faces being sent to jail after 'cutting off' ankle braceletSky News – Front Page
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Meghan's father faces being sent to jail after 'cutting off' ankle bracelet

Thomas Markle faces being sent to jail after he cut off the ankle bracelet monitoring his movements under house arrest, a prosecutor has said.

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Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor while awaiting hearing, DOJ says

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says Markle was arrested shortly after he cut off the ankle bracelet at 1:45 a.m.

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Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, cut off his ankle monitor, DoJ says

Estranged father of Duchess of Sussex was arrested for keeping child sexual abuse material, authorities say The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, cut an electronic monitoring device off his ankle, just days after his arrest for keeping child sexual abuse material in storage units in California, authorities said on Tuesday. Thomas Markle was in custody awaiting a hearing in federal court…

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