The Markle family is back in the news, and this time it’s a criminal investigation rather than a tabloid feud. On Thursday, Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced at a press conference that Thomas Markle Jr., Meghan Markle’s half-brother, has been named a person of interest in the child porn investigation involving their father, Thomas Markle Sr.
According to Remulla, authorities received information from a witness alleging that underage girls were brought to a residence connected to the case, and investigators are looking into whether the son was involved.“To accuse the father only is only half the police work,”Remulla said. Officials were careful to stress that Thomas Jr. is not currently considered a suspect and that his possible involvement remains under investigation. Thomas Sr. is the subject of the probe.
The development puts new attention on the long-public Markle estrangement, with Meghan famously distant from her father’s side of the family for years. Page Six reached out to all parties for comment and did not immediately hear back, and the royal family has stayed silent so far. Do you think famous family members should address stories like this publicly, or is silence the smarter move?
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