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Meghan Markle's Half Brother Arrested For Holding Gun To Woman's Head

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Jan. 15 2017, Updated 11:23 a.m. ET

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While Meghan Markle is busy trying to close the deal on her royal fairytale with boyfriend Prince Harry, her brother is off getting himself arrested!

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Meghan's half-sibling, Thomas Markle, Jr., was taken into custody January 12th in Oregon after allegedly holding a gun to a woman's head during a booze-fueled argument, the Mail on Sunday reports.

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The 50-year-old was charged with menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, and pointing a firearm at another person.

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The local sheriff's office confirmed the arrest, stating, "He was arrested at 11pm on January 12 and released on Friday at 10am. He will be going to court for it."

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Thomas looked to his ex-wife Tracy Dooley to post his bail, which was set at $1,500.

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"I don’t want this to be embarrassing for Meghan," Tracy said after the incident. "Tom has had a little fame and publicity since Meghan started dating Prince Harry. He wants what’s best for her. He is so happy and proud for her," she claimed.

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"They used to be very close but there has been some separation over the years. The last thing he would want to do is to hurt her."

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Do you think the arrest will hurt Meghan's relationship with Prince Harry? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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