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DOJ Seeks Revocation of Thomas Markle Sr.'s Release After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor
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In Short: Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, cut off his ankle monitor while on home confinement following his arrest, according to the Justice Department.
Meghan Markle's father cut off his ankle monitor after arrest for child sex abuse material: DOJ. ABC7
Bill Essayli, the first assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, said in a court document Tuesday that Markle was ordered to wear a location monitoring device after his arrest.
The Justice Department is now asking the court to revoke Markle’s release and detain him pending trial.
Markle was arrested last week and taken from a senior care center in Lakeland by ambulance.
The affidavit filed by the Justice Department revealed that nearly 80 items were seized from storage units rented by Markle Sr., including slides, film negatives, and books that contained suspected child sex abuse images.
The FBI director, Kash Patel, said that Markle Sr “allegedly targeted innocent children and sought to steal their innocence through his criminal actions.”
In a statement, First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli said they are asking the court to revoke Markle’s release.
The affidavit also describes additional photographs that appear to show Markle with children in various stages of undress.
Law enforcement also interviewed another individual who disclosed that Markle rented a storage unit in the Los Angeles area.
Mr Markle Sr did not enter a plea during his court appearance.
The Justice Department is also asking the court to order Markle to undergo a psychiatric exam amid concerns he may be unable to understand the proceedings or properly instruct his lawyer.
The affidavit filed by the Justice Department revealed that two witnesses contributed to the case against Markle.
What this adds
The Justice Department is now asking the court to revoke Markle’s release and detain him pending trial.
The affidavit filed by the Justice Department revealed that nearly 80 items were seized from storage units rented by Markle Sr., including slides, film negatives, and books that contained suspected child sex abuse images.
The affidavit also describes additional photographs that appear to show Markle with children in various stages of undress.
What's confirmed
- Bill Essayli, the first assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, said in a court document Tuesday that Markle was ordered to wear a location monitoring device after his arrest.
- The Justice Department is now asking the court to revoke Markle’s release and detain him pending trial.
- Markle was arrested last week and taken from a senior care center in Lakeland by ambulance.
- The affidavit filed by the Justice Department revealed that nearly 80 items were seized from storage units rented by Markle Sr., including slides, film negatives, and books that contained suspected child sex abuse images.
- In a statement, First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli said they are asking the court to revoke Markle’s release.
- The affidavit also describes additional photographs that appear to show Markle with children in various stages of undress.
- Law enforcement also interviewed another individual who disclosed that Markle rented a storage unit in the Los Angeles area.
- Mr Markle Sr did not enter a plea during his court appearance.
- The Justice Department is also asking the court to order Markle to undergo a psychiatric exam amid concerns he may be unable to understand the proceedings or properly instruct his lawyer.
- The affidavit filed by the Justice Department revealed that two witnesses contributed to the case against Markle.
What's still developing
- 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events The Justice Department is asking a judge to revoke the conditions of Thomas Markle Sr.'s release after he cut off his ankle monitor while on home confinement following his arrest, according to the U.S.
- ( NewsNation ) — Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, has cut off his ankle bracelet days after his arrest, according to the Justice Department.
- The Metropolitan Police later said it received a letter about Markle in 2019.
- Hours later, a judge allowed Markle to be released on the condition that he be electronically monitored.
- Mr Markle Sr had rented both units since 2008 and had most recently paid for them via auto-pay last month, the DoJ said.
- A second tranche was reportedly discovered on Oct 30 in a storage unit that Mr Markle Sr was said to have rented near his former home in Rosarito, Mexico, during a raid by Mexican police.
- “These allegations are extremely serious, and we will prosecute Mr Markle to the fullest extent of federal law.” Mr Markle Sr did not enter a plea during his court appearance.
- Mr Markle Sr had been reported to police in the Philippines and the FBI in October by his son, Thomas Markle Jr, who handed over alleged child abuse images he found in his father’s belongings in Cebu City.