K.J. Yossman Huw Edwards has been handed a suspended prison sentence of six months after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children.
He has also been ordered to complete a sex offender treatment program and will be added to the sex offender register for seven years.
The decision means he will not face jail time. The former BBC news anchor appeared in person to hear the sentence at Westminster Magistrates Court on Monday morning.
Eschewing his usual suit and tie for a dark blue cardigan, white shirt and dark trousers, he remained impassive in the dock as Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring made his sentencing remarks, leaning forward with his chin in his hands before being asked to stand as the sentence was read out.
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