Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards faces trial over indecent images
Dark clouds over the former BBC star. Huw Edwards has been accused of possessing indecent images of children. The popular British presenter will appear in court on Wednesday (31 July). He faces up to 10 years in prison.
Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been charged in connection with three cases of possessing indecent photographs of children. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police in London stated that the images were sent via WhatsApp.
According to information provided by investigators, Edwards was charged last month. The man was arrested in November of last year. The acts he allegedly committed took place between December 2020 and April 2022.
Former BBC star to appear in court. It's about images of children
CNN reports that the 62-year-old presenter is accused of possessing six Category A - the most serious classification under English law - 12 Category B and 19 Category C images. If the court confirms his guilt, Edwards could face up to 10 years in prison. "The Sun" revealed that the journalist allegedly bought sexually explicit photos from a minor. The victim's mother stated that the child used the money to buy cocaine.
According to the police, the 62-year-old media star will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court, a London court, on Wednesday (31 July). Investigators have appealed to residents and the media not to publish any information that could affect the proper conduct of the court proceedings.
Huw Edwards was one of the most recognisable figures at the BBC. The presenter left the editorial team in April this year after working in the profession for 40 years. Edwards presented the news and reported on events such as the results of the Brexit referendum or the death of Queen Elizabeth. He was the third highest-paid employee at the BBC. From April 2023 to March 2024, he earned from around €564,000 to nearly €570,000 annually.
