Thomas Markle Under House Arrest Due to Charges
November 7, 2026
Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old father of Meghan Markle, appeared in a Florida federal court facing charges of possessing child pornography. The FBI found around 78 items in storage units he rented, leading to the investigation. After the hearing, he was placed under house arrest with electronic monitoring. A psychiatric evaluation has been ordered to assess his understanding of the legal process. Thomas Markle has previously denied such allegations.