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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 18:02 PST
updated: 2026-11-09 18:02 PST
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# Judge orders psychiatric evaluation for Thomas Markle in federal case

A federal magistrate judge in Tampa ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Thomas Markle to determine if he is mentally fit to face child sex-related charges.

Section: [Public Safety](/inland-empire/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Thomas Markle](/inland-empire/wiki/thomas-markle.md)

## Coverage

- [KESQ News Channel 3](https://kesq.com/news/national-world/cnn-national/2026/11/09/judge-orders-psychiatric-exam-for-thomas-markle-father-of-meghan-in-child-pornography-case/), 2026-11-09 18:02 PST: Judge orders psychiatric exam for Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, in child pornography case

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