A court in the Philippines is anticipated to grant an inspection warrant enabling police to analyze materials taken from Thomas Markle's former residence. Authorities gathered outside the home in Cebu, where Markle resided prior to his return to the United States earlier this year. Police are currently delayed in processing the confiscated items until the judicial order is formally signed. Meanwhile, Markle maintains a strong denial regarding the presence of any child pornography among his belongings.
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Police require formal judicial approval before they can legally examine the confiscated p…: Police require formal judicial approval before they can legally examine the confiscated property.
The investigation focuses on a Cebu property previously occupied by the Duchess of Sussex…: The investigation focuses on a Cebu property previously occupied by the Duchess of Sussex's father.
Markle has entirely rejected the child pornography allegations as the legal process moves…: Markle has entirely rejected the child pornography allegations as the legal process moves forward.
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BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated
A court in the Philippines is expected to issue a warrant later today authorising police to examine materials taken from the home of Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex.
The materials are alleged to include child pornography. Markle has strongly denied possessing any child abuse material.
BBC's Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle last resided, prior to his return to the US earlier this year.
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