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Meghan Markle’s estranged father arrested by FBI

The Sydney Morning Herald and Daily Mail describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened The FBI has swooped in on Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle, arresting the 82-year-old in Florida after a California investigation into child sexual abuse material.
The headline split The center frames it as "Meghan Markle’s estranged father arrested by FBI". The right frames it as "Meghan hopes for a 'thorough investigation' into her estranged father Thomas Markle after...".
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CenterMeghan Markle’s estranged father arrested by FBI

The Sydney Morning Herald · Center · News report

Right / center-rightMeghan hopes for a 'thorough investigation' into her estranged father Thomas Markle after he is arrested and charged over 'photos...

Daily Mail · Center-right · News report

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Daily MailNews report · Nov 7, 9:02 AM

Meghan hopes for a 'thorough investigation' into her estranged father Thomas Markle after he is arrested and charged over 'photos of himself abusing naked minor girls'

A close friend has claimed Meghan, 45, wants 'justice' for victims of Thomas Markle Sr's alleged crimes, which include sexually explicit photos of himself abusing children.

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Nov 7, 7:42 AM

Meghan Markle’s estranged father arrested by FBI

The FBI has swooped in on Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle, arresting the 82-year-old in Florida after a California investigation into child sexual abuse material.

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