Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father

Meghan reveals she was made aware of ‘disturbing allegations’ against him in 2018 by Met police

Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father

TL;DR

  • Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is "deeply distressed" by accusations against her father, Thomas Markle Sr.
  • Meghan was made aware of "disturbing allegations" against her father by the Metropolitan police in 2018.
  • The allegations involve claims of possessing child sexual abuse images, reportedly discovered by her half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, in the Philippines.
  • Thomas Markle Sr has denied all accusations, calling them "sick lies."
  • Meghan stated that her estrangement from her father and decision to keep him from her children was to protect them.
  • She expressed hope for justice and the prioritization of the safety and protection of innocent children.