Meghan Markle's Father Investigated in Philippines Over Child Abuse Material

Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is under investigation in the Philippines over the alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials, US network CBS News and Greek newspaper Ta Nea reported.

According to Ta Nea, citing British newspaper The Sun, his 60-year-old son Thomas Markle Jr. claimed that he discovered files containing photos and videos of underage girls at his 82-year-old father's residence.

CBS News noted that Meghan is deeply distressed following news of the allegations. Further details regarding the investigation have not yet been released.