Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' amid report her father is under investigation

What happened: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, said she is "deeply distressed" after reports that her father, Thomas Markle Sr., is under investigation in the Philippines over alleged child sex abuse material. He denies the allegations. Key numbers: Meghan said she first learned of allegations against her father in 2018. Markle Sr. Why it matters: The Philippines Department of Justice anti-trafficking and OSAEC task force is investigating, and the FBI said it is aware of the allegations and will support Philippine authorities and investigate any related federal violations.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, said she is "deeply distressed" after reports that her father, Thomas Markle Sr., is under investigation in the Philippines over alleged child sex abuse material. He denies the allegations.

The Philippines Department of Justice anti-trafficking and OSAEC task force is investigating, and the FBI said it is aware of the allegations and will support Philippine authorities and investigate any related federal violations.