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Meghan Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland, reportedly helped authorities identify Thomas Markle Sr. through disturbing child sexual abuse photos found as part of an ongoing investigation.
The former social worker, 70, reportedly helped with the investigation before Thomas Sr.’s arrest on a child pornography charge in Florida on Friday, People reported Sunday.
The “Suits” alum, 45, is also ready to help authorities if necessary, according to the outlet.
According to the Sun, the alleged images of Thomas Sr., found in rental accommodation in California, dated back to his thirties or forties.
The outlet reported that Thomas Sr.’s alleged offenses could date back five decades, before Meghan was born.
Thomas Sr. and Ragland, meanwhile, married in 1979 and divorced in 1987.
The exes welcomed Meghan together in 1981, and Thomas Sr. shares daughter Samantha and son Thomas Markle Jr. from his first marriage.
Thomas Sr. was arrested for possession of child pornography while at Maravida Senior Living in Lakeland after his storage units were searched on Oct. 30 and Nov. 4.
He appeared in court Friday and was released to a dementia care facility on the condition that he have no contact with minors and be electronically monitored.
Thomas Sr. is under investigation in the Philippines following allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse material and was handed over by Thomas Jr.
“When I found this material, I was horrified and had no choice but to report my father,” Thomas Jr. told The Sun.
As for Meghan, she told Page Six that she was “deeply disturbed” and that the allegations against Thomas Sr. led to their estranged relationship.
Before Thomas Sr.’s arrest, the actress told us that her “thoughts were with all the children who may have been harmed” and expressed hope that “the priority remains the safety and protection of innocent children.”
Thomas Sr. has denied the allegations against him, calling them “sick lies.”
“It’s rubbish,” he told the Daily Mail. “It’s just a bunch of lies. It’s crazy. I have no idea why Tom is trying to destroy me with these lies.”
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