Thomas Markle Sr. moved into a Florida memory care facility on Friday. He faces reported investigations over alleged child sexual abuse images.
82-year-old Markle has reportedly been diagnosed with dementia. His son, Thomas Markle Jr., gave police material from his father's belongings. A second alleged cache was reportedly found in a Rosarito, Mexico, storage unit. Markle denies the allegations and says he is being framed. Why it matters: A dementia diagnosis may prevent Markle from legally waiving his rights before questioning. That could limit any FBI interview.
Lawyer Spencer Kuvin says a judge would need to authorize any interview. The FBI is reportedly assisting police in Cebu, Philippines.
The story so far 15 steps · since Oct 22 Oct 22 Report: Meghan Markle's Father Investigated Over Alleged Child Abuse Images 45 sources Oct 23 1 smaller step Oct 232:31 PM Thomas Markle's Ex-Wife Reportedly Wrote Letter to Met Police 14 sources Oct 26–30 5 smaller steps Oct 307:15 PM Thomas Markle Under Child Pornography Investigation You are here Oct 30–Nov 1 3 smaller steps Nov 410:09 AM Police Find Suspected Abuse Imagery Linked to Thomas Markle 6 sources Nov 4 1 smaller step Nov 5 Police Extend Child Abuse Probe to Meghan Markle's Brother 8 sources Latest
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Right coverage, 3 sources: The right sees a scandal the royal family must address, with Markle's care home move potentially shielding him from FBI questioning.
What’s next: Police in the Philippines and Mexico are examining seized computers, tapes, drives and photographs. No charges have been reported.
Kuvin says the government would need to apply to a court to question Markle. Will U.S. authorities seek court approval to interview Markle? Can investigators establish who owned the material found in Mexico and the Philippines? Will the royal family or the Sussexes respond publicly? 
