Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida, sources say

CBS News6 November 2026, 15:38 UTCPhilippines

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.

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