Meghan Markle’s Half-Brother Named Person of Interest in Abuse Probe

Meghan Markle’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., has been named a “person of interest” in the ongoing investigation into child sexual abuse allegations against their father, Thomas Markle Sr., according to the Mirror ^[1]. Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated there are signs indicating the younger Markle may also be involved, though he is not currently treated as a suspect.

The New York Post reported ^[2] that Remulla confirmed this development during a press conference in Manila, noting that accusing only the father constitutes “half the police work.” A witness allegedly claimed underage girls were brought to a residence linked to the investigation. Markle Jr., 60, previously alerted local police and the FBI after discovering materials in his father’s belongings in Cebu City.

Authorities have uncovered more than 7,000 photos and one video featuring underage males and females, some as young as 10 or 11, the Mirror noted ^[1]. The New York Post cited Remulla describing the content as the “most deplorable displays of impunity” he has ever seen ^[2]. The materials were found on devices, including six phones registered in the U.S., which the FBI is helping to identify.

Thomas Markle Sr., 82, has denied the allegations, calling them “sick lies,” according to the Mirror ^[1]. He is currently in a dementia care home, raising concerns that the FBI may not be able to interview him. The investigation began after Markle Jr. turned over boxes of computers, phones, and hard drives to authorities in October.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been estranged from her father since 2018. She revealed she received a letter from the Metropolitan Police in 2019 regarding “troubling and disturbing allegations,” but was advised not to speak out publicly. Us Weekly noted ^[3] that Remulla’s comments were made during a Thursday, November 5, press conference. The Duchess has kept her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, away from her father due to these historical concerns.