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Judge jails Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after he cut off his ankle monitor

Headline from WHDH Boston, from the development of Nov 9, 2026

Newest development Nov 11, 2026 · 2 reportsThomas Markle back in custody after allegedly cutting off ankle monitor

The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was ordered to jail Tuesday because he removed an electronic monitoring device from his ankle,...

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    Judge jails Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after he cut off his ankle monitor

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    Thomas Markle back in custody after allegedly cutting off ankle monitor

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

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  1. NBC New York

    Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ says (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    SAN DIEGO, CA – AUGUST 10: Thomas Markle Sr. is seen on a photoshoot on August 10, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, jailed after cutting off ankle monitor (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, at the European Parliament in Brussels, Nov. 10, 2026.

  3. WHDH Boston

    Judge jails Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after he cut off his ankle monitor (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was ordered to jail Tuesday because he removed an electronic monitoring device from his ankle,...

  4. Fox News

    Thomas Markle allegedly cut off ankle monitor after child sexual abuse material arrest (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Prosecutors want Meghan Markle’s estranged father jailed pending trial, alleging he removed his ankle monitor after his release from custody on a child sexual abuse material charge.

  5. The Guardian

    Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, cut off his ankle monitor, DoJ says (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Estranged father of Duchess of Sussex was arrested for keeping child sexual abuse material, authorities say The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, cut an electronic monitoring device off his ankle, just days after his arrest for keeping child sexual abuse material in stor…

  6. Newsweek

    Thomas Markle Accused of Removing Location Monitor After Arrest (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan Markle, has been accused of cutting off his court-ordered electronic monitoring bracelet.

  7. PBS NewsHour

    Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor while awaiting hearing, DOJ says (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says Markle was arrested shortly after he cut off the ankle bracelet at 1:45 a.m.

  8. News Nation Now

    Meghan Markle's dad cuts off ankle monitor after child porn arrest: DOJ (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Markle Sr. was arrested in Florida on Nov. 6 on a federal charge of possessing child sexual abuse material.

  9. BBC News

    Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, officials say (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.

  10. ABC News

    DOJ says Thomas Markle Sr. cut off ankle monitor following arrest (opens ABC News)

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    Markle Sr. was arrested in Florida on one count of possession of child pornography.

  11. Washington Examiner

    Meghan Markle’s father removes ankle monitor after child sexual abuse material arrest, DOJ says (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan Markle, removed his ankle monitor overnight after he was arrested on a child sexual abuse material charge late last week, according to the Department of Justice. First Assistant U.S.

  12. Revolver News

  13. Los Angeles Times

    Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr. cut off his ankle monitor following child porn arrest (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Federal judge orders Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., jailed without bond after he allegedly cut off his court-ordered ankle monitor.

  14. New York Post

    Thomas Markle’s mugshot released after being detained for cutting off ankle monitor (opens New York Post)

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    The Markle patriarch was arrested last week.

  15. Conservative Review

    Thomas Markle — father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex — cuts off ankle monitor after child porn arrest: DOJ (opens Conservative Review)

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    Thomas Markle — the 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex — cut off his ankle monitor just days after his child porn arrest, the Department of Justice told the Associated Press Tuesday.

  16. Breitbart News

    Meghan Markle Father Detained for Allegedly Removing Ankle Monitor as Rep Paulina Luna Demands Death Penalty (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is once again in federal custody for violating his pretrial release.

  17. KYMA Yuma

    Thomas Markle back in custody after allegedly cutting off ankle monitor (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Court documents showed Markle's pretrial release was revoked after he allegedly removed his ankle monitor early Tuesday morning.

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