Philippine Police Probe Material Found at Thomas Markle’s Home

Philippine authorities are investigating Thomas Markle Sr. after police found a laptop and what Interior Minister Jonvic Remulla described as child pornography materials at Markle’s former home in Cebu. The material’s contents and provenance have not been established publicly, and Markle denies possessing it or committing an offence. Remulla said forensic analysis of the laptop and material was expected to be completed within a week of his October 25 comments. He said authorities would issue a statement after reviewing the results and that police would pursue appropriate legal action if they found sufficient evidence to charge Markle. No charge has been reported. The investigation followed a report by Markle’s son, Thomas Markle Jr., who said he found the material among possessions at his father’s former home and alerted authorities. Markle Jr. said the devices and boxes were in storage, where other people may have had access, according to his sister Samantha Markle. She said she believed the allegations could be a setup. Markle Sr. has denied possessing the material and said he had never had sex with anyone under 18. He has also said his computers and phones were out of his...