Philippine Minister: Signs Suggest Thomas Markle Sr May Be 'Sex Offender of the Grossest Kind'

The Philippine interior minister has stated that all signs point to Thomas Markle Sr, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, being a possible "sex offender of the grossest kind," pending a full forensic investigation. Authorities are analyzing digital images allegedly belonging to Markle Sr that were reportedly found at his former home in Cebu. Meghan's half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, reported to authorities last week that he had apparently discovered a stash of child sexual abuse images. Markle Sr has denied possessing such images. The interior minister said a full forensic analysis will give a "definitive picture." The case has drawn international attention due to Markle Sr's connection to the British royal family. The investigation continues as authorities work to verify the origin and ownership of the images.