BBC presenter Huw Edwards given suspended sentence for possession of illegal material
A London court has given Huw Edwards a six-month suspended sentence for possessing illegal material. He is also ordered to undergo rehabilitation and sign up for a special register.
A London court has convicted BBC presenter Huw Edwards of possessing illegal material. Edwards avoided jail time, receiving a six-month suspended sentence. As part of his sentence, he must complete a rehabilitation programme, including 25 sessions of specialist therapy.
Edwards must also sign up for seven years on a special register and pay £3,128 in compensation. The case has sparked widespread public outcry, calling his professional reputation into question.
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