Huw Edwards was sentenced to a six-month sentence suspended for two years today by a Chief Magistrate at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today – leaving the BBC to release a statement.
The former BBC newsreader was said to have been “emotional” throughout the sentencing, holding his hands in his head when listening to the ruling.
The BBC has since released a full statement regarding the ruling which read: ‘We are appalled by his crimes. He has betrayed not just the BBC, but audiences who put their trust in him.’
The disgraced star was sent 41 illegal images by convicted paedophile Alex Williams over WhatsApp – with it being revealed that Edwards had paid hundreds of pounds for images from Williams.
Of the images sent to Edwards, seven were of the most serious type and the estimated age of most of the children was between 13 and 15 – but one was aged between seven and nine.
Williams was charged in relation to his WhatsApp exchange with Edwards and was convicted of seven offences following an investigation by South Wales Police – receiving a 12-month suspended sentence.
Huw Edwards arrived in court today for his sentencing
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The ex-BBC presenter’s mugshot was released for the first time as the 63-year-old looks dishevelled -worlds away from his usual polished look whilst presenting for the broadcaster.
Edwards pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children.
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