Yesterday, Huw Edwards left court with a demeanor that some are interpreting as ‘confident’ and ‘brash,’ according to a body language expert.

The 62-year-old former BBC star was spotted at Westminster Magistrates Court in a navy suit and dark sunglasses, seemingly unfazed by the swarm of cameras surrounding him.

Judi James, a body language expert, observed that Edwards maintained a ‘chin raised’ posture as he exited the court. This stance, she noted, could be seen as an attempt to project resilience or defiance.

Edwards’ body language didn’t convey humility or shame. Instead, he appeared to engage with the media, turning to face the cameras and even raising his head to be photographed.

James highlighted a particular hand gesture Edwards used—a flattened clasp across his waist—which is often associated with a sense of status. Edwards’ stride was described as ‘confident,’ with his head held high despite being surrounded by the press.

His choice to wear sunglasses also kept his eye expressions hidden, leaving his true emotional state obscured.

James noted that Edwards’ posture was upright, suggesting confidence or bravado. His chest was puffed, and his shoulders remained relaxed, indicating no desire to hide.

At one point, Edwards gave a wry smile, and his ‘thank you’ and nod to a policewoman were delivered with an air of firm, polite authority.

Revelations have emerged that the BBC was aware of Edwards’ arrest on November 8, 2023, but continued to pay his £479,000 annual salary until his resignation in April 2024.

Edwards, whose career now lies in ruins, had reportedly kept his arrest secret from friends.

Legal and Investigation Developments

Edwards was charged on June 26, 2024, with three counts of making indecent images. The public was only informed about the charges on July 29, following the release of court details.

Questions have arisen regarding the delay in announcing these charges, with former officials questioning the CPS’s handling of the case.

Understanding the Charges

The legal interpretation of ‘making’ indecent images can be broad, encompassing actions like opening an email attachment or downloading an image. Zita Spencer, a solicitor, explained that ‘making’ refers to creating the image on a device, not just possessing it.

Edwards could have defended himself if he had received the images unsolicited and deleted them immediately.

The Investigation’s Origins

The investigation into Edwards began after Welsh detectives uncovered his number in a WhatsApp chat while investigating another sex offender, Alex Williams.

Edwards’ involvement came to light during this unrelated investigation.

Timeline of Events

Here’s a brief timeline of key events:

– April 2023: Initial scandal involving allegations of paying for explicit images. Police found no criminality.
– July 2023: The Sun reports allegations of payments for sexual content. The BBC suspends Edwards.
– November 8, 2023: Edwards is arrested.
– April 22, 2024: Edwards resigns from the BBC.
– June 26, 2024: Edwards is charged.
– July 31, 2024: Edwards pleads guilty in court.
– September 16, 2024: Sentencing hearing scheduled.

Huw Edwards’ case continues to unfold, with his sentencing set for September.

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