“He allegedly cut off the shackle at 1:45 a.m. last night,” wrote prosecutor Bill Essayli on X on Tuesday evening, local time in Sweden.
Federal Judge Lindsay Griffin confirmed that Markle would be held in federal prison after he “violated the conditions” of his release.
Thomas Markle was arrested last week on suspicion of possessing child abuse material. The 82-year-old was then allowed to remain free under supervision.
Both Philippine and American police have found images of child abuse in homes and storage units belonging to Markle. In October, his daughter Meghan Markle, who is married to British Prince Harry, said she was “deeply shaken” by the matter.
Thomas Markle denies the allegations.
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