Thomas Markle Jr. Reports Father Over Alleged Material

Thomas Markle Jr. says he reported his father, Thomas Markle Sr., to authorities after finding what he described as suspected child sexual abuse material among belongings stored in Cebu, Philippines. The allegations have not been established, and Samantha Markle, Thomas Jr.’s sister, denies them and says the devices may have been accessed by others. Thomas Jr. has reportedly submitted a sworn statement to Philippine authorities. He told The Sun that he found the material while searching through his father’s stored possessions, which he said included boxes, phones and computer equipment. Reports describe the alleged quantity as hundreds or potentially thousands of images, but that figure and the nature of the material have not been independently verified in publicly reported forensic findings. Thomas Jr. said he reported his discovery to U.S. authorities in July 2026, including the FBI and Pennsylvania state police, and later made a statement in the Philippines. The FBI reportedly acknowledged receiving the contents of his affidavit. That acknowledgment does not confirm that the bureau has opened an investigation or verified the allegations. Some reports say Philippine...