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Huw Edwards Resigns from BBC Amid Scandal Involving Payments for Explicit Photos

After a turbulent year marked by allegations and a media storm, Huw Edwards steps down from his role at the BBC, citing medical advice.

  • Huw Edwards, a long-time BBC anchor, resigns following allegations he paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos.
  • Edwards' resignation comes after a year of scrutiny and absence from broadcasting, with no criminal charges filed.
  • The scandal has raised questions about the BBC's complaint handling processes, prompting an internal review.
  • Despite his resignation, the family involved expresses ongoing distress and seeks further answers from the BBC.
  • Edwards' departure marks the end of a 40-year career at the BBC, during which he covered major events and became one of its highest-paid presenters.
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