American judge places electronic monitoring on Thomas Markle, Meghan's father seen in 2 explicit photos
Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, has been placed under electronic monitoring by a California court due to charges of possessing child abuse images. He appeared in court in a wheelchair, where he was informed of the charges against him. Markle, who is 82 and has health issues, will remain under supervision in a Florida nursing home and is required to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. The FBI is investigating the case, which involves images found in storage units he rented since 2008, including explicit photos of a minor. Markle denies being a pedophile and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Meghan Markle has cut ties with her father, citing concerns over the allegations.
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