Meghan says she was told of 'disturbing allegations' about father in 2018

Meghan Markle reportedly said she is 'deeply distressed' by allegations that her estranged father, Thomas Markle, possessed child sex abuse images. Thomas Markle Sr. denies the allegations, which were reportedly first raised by a report in The Sun.

Timeline

1. 23 Oct, 14:01 UTCVariety reports Meghan's 'deeply distressed' statement
2. 23 Oct, 18:03 UTCThomas Markle Sr. denies the allegations
3. 24 Oct, 08:40 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
4. 24 Oct, 08:40 UTCCNN covers allegations against father

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