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Meghan Markle’s mom, Doria Ragland, reportedly assisted authorities in identifying Thomas Markle Sr. in disturbing child sex abuse photos found amid an ongoing investigation.
The former social worker, 70, allegedly helped with the investigation ahead of Thomas Sr.’s arrest on a child pornography chargein Florida on Friday, People reported Sunday.
The “Suits” alum, 45, is also willing to help authorities if necessary, per the outlet.
According to the Sun, the alleged images of Thomas Sr., found in a California rental unit, were from his 30s or 40s.
The outlet reported that Thomas Sr.’s alleged offenses could date back five decades, before Meghan was born.
Thomas Sr. and Ragland, meanwhile, tied the knot 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 pornographywhile at the Maravida Senior Living care home in Lakeland after his storage units were searched on Oct. 30 and Nov. 4.
He appeared in court on Friday and was released backto the dementia care facility under the condition that he has no contact with minors and is electronically monitored.
Thomas Sr. has been under investigation in the Philippines following allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse material and was turned over by Thomas Jr.
“When I found this material, I was horrified, and I had no option but to report my dad,” Thomas Jr. previously told the Sun.
As for Meghan, she told Page Six that she’s “deeply disturbed” and that the allegations against Thomas Sr. led to their estranged relationship.
Prior to Thomas Sr.’s arrest, the actress told us that her “thoughts are with any 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, referring to them as “sick lies.”
“This is bulls–t,” he told the Daily Mail. “It’s just a bunch of lies. It’s sick. I have no idea why Tom is trying to destroy me with these lies.”
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