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Huw Edwards arrives at court this morning

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GrannyGravy13 Wed 31-Jul-24 10:11:06

The former BBC Newscaster and anchor man for so many State occasions is appearing in court today with having indecent images of children.

Over 30 images in all, with three being of the most serious level…

Galaxy Wed 31-Jul-24 21:36:33

Yes that poor little girl. I dont think it helps but I remember a thread on MN which wasnt just about children, but also about what had happened to women, it was many.

Iam64 Wed 31-Jul-24 21:36:28

Urmstongran 💖. Your GP was correct and I hope a good listener xx

Urmstongran Wed 31-Jul-24 21:28:27

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Mt61 Wed 31-Jul-24 21:17:53

Rondoallaturc

Is anyone else suspicious about Edwards pay rise. In late 2023, the BBC were warned that he would be facing serious charges. This was reported today by the same BBC. He was suspended 5 months ago on full pay yet recently it was announced that he would receive a 40000 pounds pay rise even though there was little chance of him actually to be able to physically “earn” this money. A matter of a few weeks after the pay rise started to be paid, he resigned while still eligible for an enhanced lump sum and pension payments associated with the increased salary. There is a distinct odour of rodent here!!

They (bbc) put poor Cliff Richard through the wringer & yet continued to pay this nonce, either they didn’t believe he was guilty or that they weren’t bothered

Cadeby Wed 31-Jul-24 21:17:35

Terribly sorry for anybody who has been through this type of " situation" .

Such betrayal, such loss.

Galaxy Wed 31-Jul-24 21:14:29

Oh urmstongran I am sorry.

Mt61 Wed 31-Jul-24 21:11:18

Mt61

I feel sorry for his wife, imagine going from covering the Queens funeral to becoming a nonce

& his victims of course

Mt61 Wed 31-Jul-24 21:10:28

I feel sorry for his wife, imagine going from covering the Queens funeral to becoming a nonce

winterwhite Wed 31-Jul-24 21:09:38

Is there evidence that he bought online images of children being abused by third parties, so to speak? I thought he made contact with teenagers and asked them to photograph themselves? I think I’ve missed something

Urmstongran Wed 31-Jul-24 21:09:25

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JaneJudge Wed 31-Jul-24 20:53:58

Lots of people don’t even get near his pay rise whilst working full time and being law abiding people
Thank you everyone for being kind

Callistemon213 Wed 31-Jul-24 20:38:18

Rondoallaturc

Is anyone else suspicious about Edwards pay rise. In late 2023, the BBC were warned that he would be facing serious charges. This was reported today by the same BBC. He was suspended 5 months ago on full pay yet recently it was announced that he would receive a 40000 pounds pay rise even though there was little chance of him actually to be able to physically “earn” this money. A matter of a few weeks after the pay rise started to be paid, he resigned while still eligible for an enhanced lump sum and pension payments associated with the increased salary. There is a distinct odour of rodent here!!

It's so easy when it's public money, isn't it!

Rondoallaturc Wed 31-Jul-24 20:04:29

Is anyone else suspicious about Edwards pay rise. In late 2023, the BBC were warned that he would be facing serious charges. This was reported today by the same BBC. He was suspended 5 months ago on full pay yet recently it was announced that he would receive a 40000 pounds pay rise even though there was little chance of him actually to be able to physically “earn” this money. A matter of a few weeks after the pay rise started to be paid, he resigned while still eligible for an enhanced lump sum and pension payments associated with the increased salary. There is a distinct odour of rodent here!!

Allsorts Wed 31-Jul-24 19:59:34

I must be so trusting, never would i have thought he would do that, his vile actions, little children violated and damaged for life, , he would be on his own its unforgivable.

Callistemon213 Wed 31-Jul-24 19:57:23

Grandmabatty

There's no coming back from this, mental health issues regardless. I'm so disappointed in him. He was the voice of pageantry and solemnity and royal occasions.

He was a successor of Richard Dimbleby, always there gpfor the great occasion.

Feet of clay. I hope he never has another moment's peace.
The abused children certainly won't.

Callistemon213 Wed 31-Jul-24 19:54:49

JaneJudge sending a hug.
I can't imagine what it must be like but I do know from some people I know about "trusted family friends".

Millie22 Wed 31-Jul-24 19:53:58

JaneJudge
🤗

Huw Edwards is such a disappointment. What a lowlife waste of space.

BlueBelle Wed 31-Jul-24 19:45:44

Thats bad Janejudge they are often seen as goodies by the outside world like good old Huw I spent 10 years working with abuse and it s devastating and it is often, the liked, the admired, or the ‘looked up to’.

Kate1949 Wed 31-Jul-24 19:33:58

I'm so sorry Jane . My father was abusive but it never turned into that fortunately. Although it was a near thing when I was a teenager.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 31-Jul-24 19:30:33

JaneJudge (((hugs)))

Galaxy Wed 31-Jul-24 19:20:50

I am sorry Janejudge, not adequate words but I am x

GrannyGravy13 Wed 31-Jul-24 19:18:59

Smileless2012 👏👏

It’s the children I feel for, they are innocent and victims of lowlife individuals.

Iam64 Wed 31-Jul-24 19:16:29

Well said Smilesless. I know women who were videod being sexually abused aged 6.
JaneJudge 💖

Iam64 Wed 31-Jul-24 19:14:44

I’ve always believed sentencing for sex offenders, especially peadophiles doesn’t address the significant issues raised. A suspended sentence is worthless. I’d prefer a community order with challenging work on the offending behaviour. Sadly it’s one or the other, I’d prefer combined so if the offender doesn’t co-operate hmp follows

Some of these offences are category A. It doesn’t matter how many there are. Children have suffered.

Grandmabatty Wed 31-Jul-24 19:14:08

There's no coming back from this, mental health issues regardless. I'm so disappointed in him. He was the voice of pageantry and solemnity and royal occasions.