Thomas Markle Removes Ankle Monitor After CSAM Arrest: DOJ

Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan Markle, removed his ankle monitor overnight after he was arrested on a child sexual abuse material charge late last week, according to the Department of Justice.

Thomas Markle Removes Ankle Monitor After CSAM Arrest: DOJ

TL;DR

  • Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, removed his ankle monitor overnight.
  • He was arrested last week on a child sexual abuse material charge.
  • Markle is now back in custody after violating release conditions.
  • He faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.
  • A mental competency exam has been ordered for Nov. 20.