Philippine officials investigate Markle Jr.'s possible involvement

Philippine authorities are investigating the possible involvement of Thomas Markle Jr. in an inquiry into alleged child sexual abuse material reportedly found among his father’s belongings. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Markle Jr. is a person of interest, not a suspect, while investigators check information alleging that underage girls were brought to his residence in Cebu. Remulla said investigators recovered about 7,500 photographs and one video depicting minors from digital devices. Some children shown were estimated to be 10 or 11 years old, he said. The precise count has been described in reports as more than 7,000 or around 7,500 photographs. Authorities have not established whether the devices or their contents belonged to Thomas Markle Sr., Remulla said. Investigators are examining the material and validating information about the younger Markle’s possible involvement. Philippine authorities are also seeking assistance from the FBI to determine ownership of six mobile phones that originated in the United States, Remulla said. According to reports, Markle Jr. alerted police and federal authorities after finding the material among his father’s belongings. He...