Thomas Markle allegedly cut off ankle monitor after child sexual abuse material arrest
Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan Markle, allegedly cut off his ankle monitor after being released from federal custody.
Key points
- The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.
- "We are asking the court to revoke his release and detain him pending trial, and we will continue to prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law." Markle had been released on bond from federal custody Friday following his arrest on a charge of possessing child sexual abuse images.
- During an emergency hearing Tuesday, Markle, 82, was remanded back into federal custody.
Markle's ankle monitor had been cut off and stabbed in an intentional way to disable it, prosecutors told the judge.
Thomas Markle was in custody awaiting a hearing in federal court in Tampa, Florida, first assistant US attorney Bill Essayli said.
Additional details
- The US Attorney said it's clear "even with medication" Markle remains agitated.
- Release conditions are court orders, not suggestions," First Assistant U.S.
- Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli wrote on X.
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