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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 13:31 PST
updated: 2026-11-06 13:31 PST
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# Thomas Markle placed on house arrest on possession charge

Thomas Markle was placed on house arrest Friday, the Department of Justice said. He is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Section: [Public Safety](/inland-empire/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Thomas Markle](/inland-empire/wiki/thomas-markle.md), [Department of Justice](/inland-empire/wiki/department-of-justice.md)

## Coverage

- [KESQ News Channel 3](https://kesq.com/news/national-world/cnn-national/2026/11/06/thomas-markle-father-of-meghan-arrested-on-charges-related-to-child-sexual-abuse-material-ap-sources-say/), 2026-11-06 13:31 PST: Judge places Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, on house arrest after feds find photos of him sexually abusing minors, DOJ says

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