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id: 22976bd983
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 14:48 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 14:48 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Thomas Markle cut off ankle monitor, Justice Department says

Authorities said Tuesday that Thomas Markle, 82, cut off his ankle monitor days after an arrest in California. He awaits a federal hearing in Tampa.

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

## Coverage

- [WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC)](https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/ap-thomas-markle-father-of-meghan-cut-off-his-ankle-monitor-doj-says/), 2026-11-10 14:48 EST: Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ says

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