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Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, officials say
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The clear picture
What happened
U.S. officials say Thomas Markle Sr., 82, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex’s father, was detained in Florida after allegedly cutting off an ankle monitor while awaiting a hearing. BBC News says he had been placed under house detention last week after a charge involving possession of child sexual abuse material.
Latest development
BBC News says Markle’s alleged monitor removal followed his placement under house detention in Florida last week.
Why it matters
The alleged removal makes compliance with Markle’s house-detention and electronic-monitoring conditions an immediate issue alongside the pending possession charge; PBS NewsHour says he was awaiting a hearing.
Known / unclear
The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.
The accounts do not state the hearing date, Markle’s response to the allegation, the evidence for the claimed monitor removal, or the outcome of the possession charge.
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Sources
Compiled from 4 independent publishers BBC News · ABC News · PBS NewsHour · The Hill
BBC News emphasises “Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor…”; ABC News leads with “DOJ says Thomas Markle Sr. cut off ankle monitor following arrest”.
- BBC NewsMeghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, officials say ↗
- ABC NewsDOJ says Thomas Markle Sr. cut off ankle monitor following arrest ↗
- PBS NewsHourThomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor while awaiting hearing, DOJ says ↗
- The HillThomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ says ↗
What happens next
- The hearing that PBS NewsHour says Markle was awaiting when officials allege the ankle monitor was removed.
- Any further statement from First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli about the alleged 1:45 a.m. monitor removal and Markle’s subsequent arrest.
Bottom line
The detention brings the alleged breach of electronic monitoring into the foreground of a case that had already placed Markle under house detention.
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- Headline updated
The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.
3 sources at this update - Headline updated
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says Markle was arrested shortly after he cut off the ankle bracelet at 1:45 a.m.
4 sources at this update