U.S. judge orders psychiatric exam for Meghan Markle's father

A U.S. judge has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan Markle, following his arrest for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. The 82-year-old made an initial court appearance in Tampa, Florida, where the judge cited his advanced age and health condition as reasons for the evaluation. Thomas Markle is charged with one count of possession of child pornography. He was taken into custody by FBI agents at his retirement home in Lakeland, Florida. Allegations include keeping explicit photographs of himself with prepubescent girls in storage units in Los Angeles, the Philippines, and Mexico. The judge found reasonable cause to believe that Markle may be mentally incompetent to understand the proceedings against him. The matter is under investigation, and further details have not been disclosed.