Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan Markle, is scheduled for an emergency court hearing Tuesday, days after his arrest on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse images.
The 82-year-old was released on bond and placed under house arrest this week. A "show cause" hearing is set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in a Tampa, Florida courtroom.
Markle was arrested in Florida following an FBI investigation. The specific details of the charges have not been fully disclosed, but reports indicate they pertain to alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
This legal development comes after a period of public estrangement between Thomas Markle and his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex. He has occasionally spoken to the media about his relationship with Meghan and Prince Harry.