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Meghan Markle’s brother named as person of interest in dad Thomas’ porn probe as police share grim new witness claims about ‘underage girls’
Meghan Markle’s brother named as person of interest in dad Thomas’ porn probe as police share grim new witness claims about ‘underage girls
Meghan Markle’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., was named as a person of interest in their dad Thomas Markle Sr.’s child porn probe.
During a press conference on Thursday, Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla revealed the shocking development while confirming that authorities had received information from a witness alleging that underage girls had been brought to a residence connected to the investigation.
“We have a witness [who says] underage girls were being brought to his house. We will investigate whether the son was involved in the crime,” Remulla said, per News5 Philippines.
“To accuse the father only is only half the police work,” Remulla added. “There are signs that point that the son is involved in the crime as well but only as a person of interest so far.”
However, officials have emphasized that Thomas Jr. is not currently considered a suspect, and his possible involvement remains under investigation.
Remulla said 7,500 sensitive materials of underage males and females of various descent were recovered on a cellphone, dismantled CPUs and other devices.
“They presented it to me but I didn’t want to look because I can’t unsee it,” he said.
“It is the most deplorable displays of impunity towards sexual activity that I have ever seen. It’s really, really disturbing,” Remulla added.
However, authorities have yet to determine whether the devices belonged to Thomas Sr. and they are seeking assistance from the US FBI to help establish ownership.
Page Six has reached out to Thomas Sr., Thomas Jr., Markle’s rep and Philippine authorities for comment but did not immediately hear back.
Last month, Thomas Jr., 60, claimed he discovered “hundreds, if not thousands” of child sexual abuse images in four boxes at his father’s home in Cebu, Philippines.
He subsequently reported the alleged discovery to local police and the FBI.
Thomas Markle seated in a wheelchair holding a cane at an airport, while another person pushes him from behind.
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Thomas Markle Sr. (seen above in a wheelchair) denied the allegations against him.