September 16th 2024.
Huw Edwards, the disgraced BBC presenter, arrived at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court for his sentencing after pleading guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children. He was accompanied by his legal team and was seen pulling a suitcase as he entered the court on Monday morning.
The 62-year-old broadcaster, wearing a blue cardigan, looked sternly at the photographers who were standing close to the entrance before smiling at onlookers. It was a tough day for Edwards as he was previously warned that 'all options' were on the table for his sentencing, including an immediate jail term.
Edwards' arrest in November last year was followed by his guilty pleas in July for making indecent images of children between December 2020 and April 2021. He has been on conditional bail since then and was seen pulling a suitcase as he arrived in court. Dressed in a white shirt, dark trousers, and a blue cardigan, Edwards was ready to face the consequences of his actions.
It was revealed that Edwards was sent 41 illegal images by convicted paedophile Alex Williams over WhatsApp. Shockingly, seven of these images were of the most serious type and the estimated age of most of the children was between 13 and 15, with one being only seven to nine years old. Williams was charged and convicted of seven offences following an investigation by South Wales Police, receiving a 12-month suspended sentence.
Edwards, on the other hand, pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children and could potentially be sent to crown court for sentencing. This decision will be made by the presiding district judge if they feel that they do not have appropriate powers to sentence the broadcaster on Monday.
The BBC, who employed Edwards until he left on medical advice, has admitted that they were informed of his arrest in November yet continued to employ him for five months. They have now asked him to repay the £200,000 salary he received since his arrest and BBC director-general Tim Davie has stated that they will explore the legal process if Edwards refuses.
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