Thomas Markle Accused of Cutting Off Ankle Monitor
Thomas Markle cut off his electronic ankle monitor early Tuesday, prosecutors said. He was taken back into custody shortly after.
1:45 a.m. is when prosecutors say he removed the device.
78 items, including slides, negatives and books, were seized from storage.
He faces one count of possession of child pornography.
He did not enter a plea at his first court hearing.
Why it matters: Prosecutors want Markle held until trial, which would end his house arrest. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said, "Release conditions are court orders, not suggestions."
Authorities say the material was stored in Los Angeles-area units.
Markle had been released to house arrest at his Florida care home.
Left coverage, 8 sources: The left presents the case as a straightforward wire report of the prosecutor's allegation, centered on the royal family link.