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Vicky Flind, the wife of news reader Huw Edwards, has named him as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images in a statement issued on his behalf.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The article, nor her full statement, doesn't explain why it's her at all.

[–] icky_mess 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Depends on whether you consider admission to hospital on mental health grounds sufficient explanation for someone not issuing a statement personally. I'd say it does, but, hey, you do you.

[–] feedum_sneedson -3 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Because as his wife she can make the announcement. The BBC can't due to duty of care to him as an employee and confidentiality issues