Huw Edwards Resigns from BBC on Medical Advice Amidst Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Huw Edwards, a prominent BBC news anchor, has resigned due to medical reasons following a 40-year career with the corporation.
He had been off air since last July after reports of paying for sexually explicit images surfaced in newspapers.
The BBC accepted his resignation to allow all parties to move forward.
A BBC presenter resigned after his wife revealed he had been hospitalized for mental health issues.
Police did not take action against him due to lack of evidence for a criminal offense.
The allegations against him surfaced when the Sun newspaper reported that he had paid a young person for explicit photos.
The young person's parents claimed this, but their account was disputed by the young person's lawyer.
The BBC also reported other claims of inappropriate behavior and launched an internal investigation.
No further comments were made by the involved parties.
A mother expressed concern that the resignation of Huw Edwards from the BBC would prevent her family from getting answers they need after suffering for nearly a year.
Edwards' wife, Vicky Flind, publicly identified him last July due to concerns for his mental wellbeing and to protect their children.
Edwards had previously received treatment for severe depression.