Met Police issues major new update over Thomas Markle 'child sex abuse images'
The Metropolitan Police confirmed it passed a letter featuring claims of “alleged offending outside the UK” by Meghan’s father Thomas Markle Sr to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but did not share details “with other law enforcement agencies”.
TL;DR
- Metropolitan Police received a letter in 2019 with claims of alleged offending outside the UK by Thomas Markle Sr.
- The letter was passed to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their awareness.
- Details of the allegations were not shared with other law enforcement agencies.
- The Met Police is reviewing its handling of the matter and considering a referral to the IOPC.
- Authorities in the Philippines are investigating allegations that Thomas Markle Sr. had a hoard of child sex abuse images.
- Thomas Markle Sr. has denied these allegations.