He cut off the tracker from his ankle, Meghan Markle's father arrested for child pornography charges

Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father, was arrested for possession of child pornography after violating bail conditions. He had previously been released on bail but cut off his ankle monitor. His son reported him after discovering disturbing images in his home. The FBI seized evidence from storage units linked to him, including photographs and films depicting child exploitation. A judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation to determine his fitness for trial, where he could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Meghan expressed her shock over the allegations and severed ties with him in 2018 due to concerns about his behavior.