Police confirm Meghan Markle was sent bombshell letter accusing dad Thomas of child sex abuse

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   Police confirm Meghan Markle received letter accusing dad of child sex abuse

   Police in the UK received a letter in 2019 with allegations of child sexual abuse against Thomas Markle, father of Duchess Meghan Markle. The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to a watchdog over its handling of the letter. An investigation is underway into the allegations and the police response.

   Why it matters

   The allegations against Thomas Markle have been a subject of controversy. Meghan Markle had previously confronted her father over the allegations. The police handling of the case is being scrutinized for not sharing the information with other forces.

   What is confirmed

   • Police confirmed Meghan Markle was sent a letter containing allegations of child sexual abuse against her father, Thomas Markle Sr., in January 2019.
   • The UK's Metropolitan Police has referred itself to a watchdog after failing to tell overseas authorities about child abuse image accusations against Thomas Markle.
   • Police watchdog confirms it will investigate Met over letter passed to Meghan Markle about her father Thomas in 2019.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Meghan Markle's half-brother responded to their father's denial of child pornography allegations.

   What to watch next

   • The outcome of the police watchdog investigation into the Metropolitan Police's handling of the letter
   • The results of the Philippines police investigation into alleged child sexual abuse images found at Thomas Markle Sr's former home
   • Any further statements or actions from Meghan Markle, Thomas Markle, or other family members regarding the allegations
   Sources used for this update (15)

   1. BBC — Police confirms it received 2019 letter with "number of claims" about Meghan's father
   2. NBC News — British police received allegations about Meghan’s father in 2019 but didn’t tell other forces
   3. People.com — Meghan Markle’s Half-Brother Responds to Dad’s Denial of Child Pornography Allegations
   4. Page Six — Police confirm Meghan Markle was sent bombshell letter accusing dad Thomas of child sex abuse — but not in 2018
   5. Page Six — Exclusive | Thomas Markle’s ex-wife sent 2019 letter shared with Meghan warning of his alleged child abuse: sources
   6. www.cbsnews.com — Duchess Meghan confronted dad over child sexual abuse ...
   7. www.yahoo.com — Meghan Markle’s Dad Deemed ‘High Risk’ to Her & Prince Harry — Report
   8. www.express.co.uk — Royal Family LIVE: Harry told to 'keep his mouth shut' in brutal blow to royal peace hopes
   9. www.dailymail.com — Sinister new details reveal how the family of teenage girl gunned down in boxing night drive-by shooting was previously targeted in a mystery attack at their home
   10. pagesix.com — Police confirm Meghan Markle was sent bombshell letter ...
   11. www.abc.net.au — UK police refer themselves to watchdog over Thomas Markle sex abuse allegations letter
   12. www.dailymail.com — Police watchdog confirms it WILL investigate Met over letter passed to Meghan Markle about her father Thomas in 2019
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