Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of child abuse.Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, has been under investigation for months since explicit photos and videos of children were allegedly found in his house. Now, according to the latest reports, the very person who reported the matter to the authorities has now been named as a person of interest in the case.Markle’s stepbrother, Thomas Markle Jr., has been named as a person of interest in ongoing investigations. News5 Philippines reported that the Philippine government has discovered a tip about the ongoing case against the ‘Suits’ alum’s father. According to the reports shared online, a witness has alleged that underage girls were taken into one of the homes included in the investigation.Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla shared, “We have a witness [who says] underage girls were being brought to his house. We will investigate whether the son was involved in the crime.” He continued, “It is the most deplorable display of impunity towards sexual activity that I have ever seen. It’s really, really disturbing.”The investigation is also underway to determine whether the devices were actually owned by Thomas Sr or not. According to the outlet, the Philippines authorities have been seeking assistance from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation to help establish ownership of everything that they have come across.Since the case first came to light, the 82-year-old has maintained that the allegations are absurd. He shared while talking to the Daily Mail: “I’m shocked, I’m hurt, and I’m very upset that my son is making these accusations against me. I could never do what I’m being accused of. It’s the worst thing anyone could accuse me of.”Talking about the case to The Sun, Thomas Jr. shared that he had been hoping for the matter to lead to a court appearance. He shared, “I’m hoping that my father ends up in court either here or, most likely, back home in the US to face justice. That would be the best place if he wants to issue a denial and clear his name.”He also mentioned how forensic experts should be able to date back how long it has been since its creation, and who else has been able to manage, access and download from that point.However, it was also revealed that the authorities received a letter in 2018; much of the declaration was about Thomas Markle Sr., and at the time it was allegedly sent by a victim of the crime. Markle also revealed that in another report that she had known of the letter, however, was advised by many royal officials to not talk about the subject in public.
