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Former British TV news presenter&nbsp;Huw&nbsp;Edwards, a household name in Britain, has been charged with three counts of making indecent pictures of children, police said on Monday.

Edwards, 62, was the BBC's highest paid news presenter and anchored the broadcaster's "BBC News at Ten" bulletin for more than two decades. He resigned in April.

He has been charged with three counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child relating to images found on a child's phone, according to court documents.

"The offences, which are alleged to have taken place between December 2020 and April 2022, relate to images shared on a WhatsApp chat," a London police spokesperson said.

"Edwards&nbsp;was arrested on 8 November, 2023. He was charged on Wednesday, 26 June following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service."

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He was bailed to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Edwards&nbsp;was one of the main faces at the BBC until his departure, announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth to the nation, and leading coverage of the biggest events in Britain since the turn of the century, including elections, royal weddings and the 2012 Olympics.

He quit on medical advice after allegations emerged that he had paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos.

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Former British TV news presenter Huw Edwards, a household name in Britain, has been charged with three counts of making indecent pictures of children, police said on Monday.

Former British TV news presenter Huw Edwards, a household name in Britain, has been charged with three counts of making indecent pictures of children, police said on Monday. Edwards, 62, was the BBC's highest paid news presenter and anchored the broadcaster's "BBC News at Ten" bulletin for more than two decades. He resigned in April. He has been charged with three counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child relating to images found on a child's phone, according to court documents. "The offences, which are alleged to have taken place between December 2020 and April 2022, relate to images shared on a WhatsApp chat," a London police spokesperson said. "Edwards was arrested on 8 November, 2023. He was charged on Wednesday, 26 June following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service." Also read | Who is Huw Edwards, ex-BBC presenter at centre of sex photo controversy? He was bailed to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Edwards was one of the main faces at the BBC until his departure, announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth to the nation, and leading coverage of the biggest events in Britain since the turn of the century, including elections, royal weddings and the 2012 Olympics. He quit on medical advice after allegations emerged that he had paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Former BBC anchor Huw Edwards charged with making indecent pictures of children

British TV news anchor, Huw Edwards, on Monday (Apr 22) resigned from the BBC on "medical advice", the broadcaster said. The resignation comes nine months after he became embroiled in a scandal over sexually explicit images involving a teenager.&nbsp;

The veteran anchor has been off-air since last year after controversy erupted over allegations that he paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. Edwards has not publicly commented on the issue.

The 62-year-old is one of the most popular faces in Britain. He was the BBC's highest-paid news presenter and anchored the "BBC News at Ten" bulletin for more than two decades.&nbsp;

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In a statement, the broadcaster said, "Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC."&nbsp;

"After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors," it&nbsp;added.&nbsp;

"The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don't believe it appropriate to comment further," it&nbsp;further noted.&nbsp;

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<h2>Explicit images row&nbsp;</h2>

After reports emerged of explicit images controversy, the BBC issued an apology to the family of the man who said that Edwards had paid for sexually explicit pictures when he was a teenager. In May 2023, the man's family had complained to the BBC about Edwards.&nbsp;

Edwards' wife Vicky Flind said last July that he was "suffering from serious mental health issues" and had been admitted to the hospital.&nbsp;

However, as per a report commissioned by the broadcaster, two months later, senior leaders were informed of the issue when The Sun tabloid was ready to publish a story detailing the allegations.&nbsp;

The man, when he was a teen, had worked with Edwards. The family said that he had used the money to fuel a crack cocaine addiction.&nbsp;

However, the man, whose identity has never been given, has dismissed those allegations as "rubbish".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

British TV news anchor, Huw Edwards, on Monday (Apr 22) resigned from the BBC on "medical advice", the broadcaster said. The resignation comes nine months after he became embroiled in a scandal over sexually explicit images involving a teenager.

British TV news anchor, Huw Edwards, on Monday (Apr 22) resigned from the BBC on "medical advice", the broadcaster said. The resignation comes nine months after he became embroiled in a scandal over sexually explicit images involving a teenager. The veteran anchor has been off-air since last year after controversy erupted over allegations that he paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. Edwards has not publicly commented on the issue. The 62-year-old is one of the most popular faces in Britain. He was the BBC's highest-paid news presenter and anchored the "BBC News at Ten" bulletin for more than two decades. Also read: Columbia University shifts to virtual classes following on-campus arrests amid anti-Israel protests In a statement, the broadcaster said, "Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC." "After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors," it added. "The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don't believe it appropriate to comment further," it further noted. Also read: Keeping trash safe: Tokyo battles crow nuisance with high-tech ‘crow controller’. Watch how it works Explicit images row After reports emerged of explicit images controversy, the BBC issued an apology to the family of the man who said that Edwards had paid for sexually explicit pictures when he was a teenager. In May 2023, the man's family had complained to the BBC about Edwards. Edwards' wife Vicky Flind said last July that he was "suffering from serious mental health issues" and had been admitted to the hospital. However, as per a report commissioned by the broadcaster, two months later, senior leaders were informed of the issue when The Sun tabloid was ready to publish a story detailing the allegations. The man, when he was a teen, had worked with Edwards. The family said that he had used the money to fuel a crack cocaine addiction. However, the man, whose identity has never been given, has dismissed those allegations as "rubbish". (With inputs from agencies)

British TV news anchor resigns on 'medical advice' months after sex photos row

BBC Director-General Tim Davie is set to face questioning in UK Parliament regarding the corporation's leadership following the recent controversy surrounding newsreader Huw Edwards.

Davie, along with acting chairwoman Dame Elan Closs Stephens and policy director Clare Sumner, will appear before the Lords Communications Committee on Tuesday to address concerns about the BBC's governance arrangements and how it is addressing them.

<h2>The Edwards controversy</h2>

In response to the allegations that a high-profile presenter, later identified as Edwards, paid a young person for explicit images, Davie has already ordered a review to "assess how some complaints are red flagged up in the organisation".

The Metropolitan Police has stated that no criminal offence has been committed by Edwards, allowing the internal BBC investigation to continue.

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Edwards, the highest-paid newsreader at the BBC, has not resigned from the corporation.

The Sun, the publication that first reported the allegations, has also confirmed that it has no plans to publish further claims and will cooperate with the BBC's internal investigation process.

Tim Davie, in a note to staff, emphasised the importance of continuing the internal investigation while following due process. He added: "immediate concern is our duty of care to all involved." The BBC is currently conducting fact-finding investigations into the allegations against Edwards, reports The Independent.

<h2>New harassment claims come to light</h2>

The recent controversy, as per The Independent, has prompted new claims from one current and one former BBC worker who reported receiving inappropriate messages from Edwards.

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On Wednesday, BBC Newsnight reported that both persons said there was "a reluctance among junior staff to complain to managers about the conduct of high-profile colleagues in case it adversely affected their careers."

<h2>Mental health problems</h2>

Edwards, as per his wife is suffering from serious mental health issues and receiving in-patient hospital care.

Talking to ITV's Good Morning Britain, a long-time colleague of Edwards, Jon Sopel, has revealed that Edwards is "very angry" about the coverage of the story.

He revealed that "He (Edwards) was very angry, I think felt very let down by what happened in The Sun, furious with their coverage, not overly impressed with the BBC’s coverage either."

"If there’s no question of illegality, there’s no question of sexual assault and things might change, but, as things stand now, there’s been no illegality, there’s been no abuse of power, as far as I can see. Therefore, what is it to do with anybody?" he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

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BBC Director-General Tim Davie is set to face questioning in UK Parliament regarding the corporation's leadership following the recent controversy surrounding newsreader Huw Edwards.

BBC Director-General Tim Davie is set to face questioning in UK Parliament regarding the corporation's leadership following the recent controversy surrounding newsreader Huw Edwards. Davie, along with acting chairwoman Dame Elan Closs Stephens and policy director Clare Sumner, will appear before the Lords Communications Committee on Tuesday to address concerns about the BBC's governance arrangements and how it is addressing them. The Edwards controversy In response to the allegations that a high-profile presenter, later identified as Edwards, paid a young person for explicit images, Davie has already ordered a review to "assess how some complaints are red flagged up in the organisation". The Metropolitan Police has stated that no criminal offence has been committed by Edwards, allowing the internal BBC investigation to continue. Also read | Who is Huw Edwards, BBC presenter at centre of sex photo controversy? Edwards, the highest-paid newsreader at the BBC, has not resigned from the corporation. The Sun, the publication that first reported the allegations, has also confirmed that it has no plans to publish further claims and will cooperate with the BBC's internal investigation process. Tim Davie, in a note to staff, emphasised the importance of continuing the internal investigation while following due process. He added: "immediate concern is our duty of care to all involved." The BBC is currently conducting fact-finding investigations into the allegations against Edwards, reports The Independent. New harassment claims come to light The recent controversy, as per The Independent, has prompted new claims from one current and one former BBC worker who reported receiving inappropriate messages from Edwards. Also read | Disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards accused of sending 'flirtatious' messages to colleagues On Wednesday, BBC Newsnight reported that both persons said there was "a reluctance among junior staff to complain to managers about the conduct of high-profile colleagues in case it adversely affected their careers." Mental health problems Edwards, as per his wife is suffering from serious mental health issues and receiving in-patient hospital care. Talking to ITV's Good Morning Britain, a long-time colleague of Edwards, Jon Sopel, has revealed that Edwards is "very angry" about the coverage of the story. He revealed that "He (Edwards) was very angry, I think felt very let down by what happened in The Sun, furious with their coverage, not overly impressed with the BBC’s coverage either." "If there’s no question of illegality, there’s no question of sexual assault and things might change, but, as things stand now, there’s been no illegality, there’s been no abuse of power, as far as I can see. Therefore, what is it to do with anybody?" he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

BBC director-general Tim Davie to face parliament questioning over Huw Edwards controversy

The curtains are off the BBC presenter Huw Edwards&nbsp;who was suspended for allegedly paying&nbsp;£35,000 (over ₹37.5 lakh)&nbsp;to an underage&nbsp;teenager in exchange for sexually explicit images. Now, his colleagues at the BBC are responding with claims that add more to the story.

According to a Newsnight report, a current staff member at the BBC has claimed that Edwards contacted them on social media, leaving them uncomfortable and uneasy.

The messages were said to have a suggestive and flirtatious tone, and they made references to the colleague's appearance.

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The staff member stated, "Given the power dynamics involved, this behaviour is inappropriate."

Additionally, another BBC employee alleged that Edwards had privately messaged them on social media, commenting on their appearance and causing them to feel a chilling sensation.

According to a Sky News report, an individual who used to work at the BBC, despite never having met Edwards, asserted that they received late-night messages from him that concluded with kisses.

In an interview with&nbsp;BBC Newsnight, the former employee expressed their belief that this constituted an abuse of power.

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Out of the three individuals who raised complaints, two stated that they felt unable to report the incidents of misconduct to BBC managers.

In response, a spokesperson from the BBC told Sky News: "We are actively communicating with our staff and will continue to do so. We always handle staff concerns with utmost care and encourage any staff members to approach us if they have any issues."

<h2>Huw Edwards sexually explicit images row: How it unfolded?</h2>

On July 8, 2023, 'The Sun' tabloid published a cover story with the headline: 'TOP BBC STAR IN SEX PICS PROBE: Presenter now off air'

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The Sun front page | July 8, 2023 | The Sun

The 'presenter' remained unnamed for five days before being named by his wife Vicky Flind.&nbsp;

She said her husband was suffering from serious mental health issues and is now receiving inpatient hospital care "where he will stay for the foreseeable future".

Her statement came shortly after the Metropolitan Police revealed there was "no information to indicate that a criminal offence has been committed".

Edwards was active on social media nearly until he was named in the scandal. His statement came&nbsp;Her statement came shortly after London Metropolitan Police revealed there was "no information to indicate that a criminal offence has been committed".

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The curtains are off the BBC presenter Huw Edwards who was suspended for allegedly paying £35,000 (over ₹37.5 lakh) to an underage teenager in exchange for sexually explicit images. Now, his colleagues at the BBC are responding with claims that add more to the story. According to a Newsnight report, a current staff member at the BBC has claimed that Edwards contacted them on social media, leaving them uncomfortable and uneasy. The messages were said to have a suggestive and flirtatious tone, and they made references to the colleague's appearance. Also read | BBC presenter Huw Edwards named by wife amidst row over sexual messages The staff member stated, "Given the power dynamics involved, this behaviour is inappropriate." Additionally, another BBC employee alleged that Edwards had privately messaged them on social media, commenting on their appearance and causing them to feel a chilling sensation. According to a Sky News report, an individual who used to work at the BBC, despite never having met Edwards, asserted that they received late-night messages from him that concluded with kisses. In an interview with BBC Newsnight, the former employee expressed their belief that this constituted an abuse of power. Also watch | Gravitas: BBC explicit pictures scandal × Out of the three individuals who raised complaints, two stated that they felt unable to report the incidents of misconduct to BBC managers. In response, a spokesperson from the BBC told Sky News: "We are actively communicating with our staff and will continue to do so. We always handle staff concerns with utmost care and encourage any staff members to approach us if they have any issues." Huw Edwards sexually explicit images row: How it unfolded? On July 8, 2023, 'The Sun' tabloid published a cover story with the headline: 'TOP BBC STAR IN SEX PICS PROBE: Presenter now off air' The Sun front page | July 8, 2023 | The Sun The 'presenter' remained unnamed for five days before being named by his wife Vicky Flind. She said her husband was suffering from serious mental health issues and is now receiving inpatient hospital care "where he will stay for the foreseeable future". Her statement came shortly after the Metropolitan Police revealed there was "no information to indicate that a criminal offence has been committed". Edwards was active on social media nearly until he was named in the scandal. His statement came Her statement came shortly after London Metropolitan Police revealed there was "no information to indicate that a criminal offence has been committed". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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