Philippine authorities name Thomas Markle Jr. a person of interest in child sexual abuse image inquiry involving his father Thomas Markle Sr.
Philippine interior and local government secretary Jonvic Remulla said Thomas Markle Jr., 60, is a "person of interest" in the inquiry into child sexual abuse image allegations against his father, Thomas Markle Sr., 82. Remulla said more than 7,000 photos and one video of underage males and females were uncovered, and that Markle Jr. is not yet a suspect. Markle Sr. has denied possessing child abuse imagery; Markle Jr. reported his father after finding the material.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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Both outlets lead with the person of interest designation; The Guardian adds the volume of images, the dementia care home detail and Meghan's 2018 statement, while the NY Post sticks to Remulla's indications.
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More than 7,000 photos and one video of underage males and females were uncovered
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