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Authorities in the Philippines are investigating allegations that Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle's estranged father, possessed child abuse material, with an official saying illicit images were found in a search. Philippine interior minister Jonvic Remulla told The Guardian on October 25 that all signs point to a possible sex offender, and TMZ reported he used the phrase "grossest kind." Just Jared reported police are examining a laptop and that British police said they did not share allegations. Markle told the Daily Mail he hired prostitutes but never had sex with anyone under 18, and his daughter Samantha Markle defended him and blamed her brother. The Sun reported Meghan sent a letter cutting ties, and SNL UK joked about the scandal.