Thomas Markle returned to jail over alleged ankle-monitor removal

TODAY reports that a federal judge in Tampa revoked his temporary release while he awaits trial.

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Thomas Markle Jailed After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor

A temporary release has ended for Thomas Markle Sr., with TODAY reporting that a federal judge sent Meghan Markle's father back to jail after he allegedly cut off his ankle monitor. In court, Markle denied intentionally violating the conditions of his release.

NBC correspondent Jesse Kirsch's report explains that Markle is awaiting trial on a federal charge of possession of child sexual abuse material, described in the charge as child pornography. The segment links the case to FBI searches of storage units. The charge remains an allegation, not a conviction.

The report also shows Meghan and Prince Harry attending an event on children's online safety at the European Parliament. Kirsch says Meghan canceled her planned speech; Harry addressed the responsibility to protect children online.

The short report drew roughly 46,000 views in its first 13 hours, already well beyond TODAY's usual full-day audience for Shorts. Kirsch closes the court update with Markle remaining in federal custody at Pinellas County Jail.

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The numbers

The report passed TODAY's usual first-day views for Shorts before its first day was complete.

the video's first day

usual first day here

5,360

this video

65,163

subscribers

5,130,000

▲ 10,000 in the last 7 days

total views

4,488,942,999

views per day

1,554,784

typical day: 1,386,790

the video

views

46,191

likes

225

comments

148

days online

1

subscribers: this channel and similar channels

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5,510,000

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5,330,000

TODAY

5,130,000

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3,330,000

The Onion

3,310,000

As of November 12, 2026 · Data source: Trari Social News, Trari Traffic Trends and Ranking Platform, Google YouTube

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