Thomas Markle Sr is reportedly being held separately from other inmates after being sent to jail in Florida. The 82-year-old, accused of possessing child pornography, was initially released on bail but was detained on Monday (November 9) after allegedly cutting off the electronic tag a court ordered him to wear.
Judge Revokes Pre-Trial Release
Judge Lindsay S. Griffin revoked Markle's pre-trial release on Tuesday (November 10). He formally ordered Markle to be detained “in a corrections facility separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending appeal,” reports People magazine.
The decision means Markle will be held away from other prisoners or people accused of crime, if jail authorities can make it work practically. It has also been reported that Markle will undergo a mental health assessment before his trial.
Meghan Markle's First Public Appearance
Meghan Markle is said to be throwing herself into her work and family as her father's court case continues. She is estranged from her father, having last seen him in the lead-up to her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. Meghan has also reportedly vowed Thomas Sr will never meet her children, Archie and Lilibet. She has not commented on the allegations.
She made her first appearance in public since her father's arrest on Tuesday. Meghan was due to give a speech at the event on the dangers children face online, but opted not to after reportedly feeling “not strong enough” to address dignitaries.
Body Language Observations
Throughout the event, Harry seemed particularly “concerned” with his environment, body language expert Susan Constantine told Page Six. She added: “The repeated stroking of his beard, coupled with his serious countenance, gives the impression of someone deep in thought and perhaps unsettled by the circumstances.”
Meghan “maintained her composure and put on a brave face for the cameras, but a visible heaviness lingered in her expression,” she said.
