An image of a headline shared on Facebook claims German Parliament has purportedly decriminalized possession of child pornography. Verdict: Misleading The claim is misleading. According to a May 21 article from Reduxx, German Parliament recently voted to reduce the minimum sentences for possession of child pornography, not decriminalize possession of the material.Gay porno Fact Check: Back in April, German Parliament approved a “self-determination” law, which makes it easier for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people to “change their name and gender in official records,” according to The Associated Press. The law is set to go into effect on November 1, the outlet reported. The Facebook image claims German Parliament has purportedly decriminalized possession of child pornography. “‘Pro-Pedophile’ Activist Group Celebrates As Germany Decriminalizes Child Pornography,” the headline reads. The claim also circulated on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, where it was viewed over 200,000 times. The claim is misleading, however. The headline appears to originally stem from a May 21 article published by Reduxx. According to the article, the German Parliament recently voted to remove a section of the Criminal Code in relation to “possession of child sexual abuse materials.” The move aims to reduce the minimum sentences for possession of child pornography, which will then be “downgraded to a misdemeanor,” the same article indicates. The German Parliament’s website states that in the future “possession and acquisition” of child pornography will be “punishable by a minimum sentence of three months’ imprisonment, and distribution by a minimum sentence of six months’ imprisonment.” The website notes “tightening of the penalty range in 2021” as the German Parliament’s reason for reducing the minimum sentences. (RELATED: Did Palestine Qualify For The World Cup?) Likewise, Check Your Fact found no credible news reports to support the claim made via the Facebook image. In fact, the opposite is true. On June 19, Reuters reported the claim was misleading. The outlet cited a February 2024 article from The Independent, which referenced a rule that became effective in July 2021, which made dissemination of child pornography punishable by between one and ten years in prison. The rule caused “unintended problems,” according to the outlet, and did not account for instances where people might receive pornographic material “involuntarily,” such as in a WhatsApp group. Furthermore, the German Parliament has not publicly commented on the claim via its associated social media accounts. Check Your Fact has contacted the German Parliament for comment and will update this piece accordingly if one is received.
Josh Duggar’s attempt to overturn his child pornography conviction in the U.S. Supreme Court has been rejected … the justices declined to even hear his appeal. The U.S. Supreme Court denied Josh’s attempt at an appeal on Monday, which comes after he also lost, back in October, in the U.S. Court of Appeals.Gay porno The Supreme Court did not explain the reasoning behind its decision … though that’s not necessarily uncommon. The former “19 Kids and Counting” star was first arrested back in April 2021 and then charged with receiving and possessing child pornography … with investigators later testifying images depicting sexual abuse on children and toddlers were downloaded to Josh’s computer at a car dealership. He was eventually found guilty on all charges. In May 2022, Josh was sentenced to 12 and half years in prison … but his lawyer filed an appeal, claiming Josh’s rights were violated during the initial investigation. Prior to his arrest, Josh was already a controversial figure … after his parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, acknowledged the molestation allegations from Josh’s teen years which surfaced in 2015 … sharing he had already apologized in private. Josh — the former Executive Director of the Family Research Council in Washington D.C. — later addressed the scandal on social media, writing … “Twelve years ago, as a young teenager I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret.” TLC canceled the Duggar family’s popular show, which documented Jim Bob and Michelle raising their growing brood as devout independent Baptists. Josh also admitted to cheating on his wife, Anna, who he shares 7 children with. He went on to seek treatment for a pornography addiction in 2015. He’s currently serving his sentence at FCI Seagoville in Texas. Yes! Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
An image of a headline shared on Facebook claims German Parliament has purportedly decriminalized possession of child pornography. Verdict: Misleading The claim is misleading. According to a May 21 article from Reduxx, German Parliament recently voted to reduce the minimum sentences for possession of child pornography, not decriminalize possession of the material.Gay porno Fact Check: Back in April, German Parliament approved a “self-determination” law, which makes it easier for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people to “change their name and gender in official records,” according to The Associated Press. The law is set to go into effect on November 1, the outlet reported. The Facebook image claims German Parliament has purportedly decriminalized possession of child pornography. “‘Pro-Pedophile’ Activist Group Celebrates As Germany Decriminalizes Child Pornography,” the headline reads. The claim also circulated on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, where it was viewed over 200,000 times. The claim is misleading, however. The headline appears to originally stem from a May 21 article published by Reduxx. According to the article, the German Parliament recently voted to remove a section of the Criminal Code in relation to “possession of child sexual abuse materials.” The move aims to reduce the minimum sentences for possession of child pornography, which will then be “downgraded to a misdemeanor,” the same article indicates. The German Parliament’s website states that in the future “possession and acquisition” of child pornography will be “punishable by a minimum sentence of three months’ imprisonment, and distribution by a minimum sentence of six months’ imprisonment.” The website notes “tightening of the penalty range in 2021” as the German Parliament’s reason for reducing the minimum sentences. (RELATED: Did Palestine Qualify For The World Cup?) Likewise, Check Your Fact found no credible news reports to support the claim made via the Facebook image. In fact, the opposite is true. On June 19, Reuters reported the claim was misleading. The outlet cited a February 2024 article from The Independent, which referenced a rule that became effective in July 2021, which made dissemination of child pornography punishable by between one and ten years in prison. The rule caused “unintended problems,” according to the outlet, and did not account for instances where people might receive pornographic material “involuntarily,” such as in a WhatsApp group. Furthermore, the German Parliament has not publicly commented on the claim via its associated social media accounts. Check Your Fact has contacted the German Parliament for comment and will update this piece accordingly if one is received.
Josh Duggar’s attempt to overturn his child pornography conviction in the U.S. Supreme Court has been rejected … the justices declined to even hear his appeal. The U.S. Supreme Court denied Josh’s attempt at an appeal on Monday, which comes after he also lost, back in October, in the U.S. Court of Appeals.Gay porno The Supreme Court did not explain the reasoning behind its decision … though that’s not necessarily uncommon. The former “19 Kids and Counting” star was first arrested back in April 2021 and then charged with receiving and possessing child pornography … with investigators later testifying images depicting sexual abuse on children and toddlers were downloaded to Josh’s computer at a car dealership. He was eventually found guilty on all charges. In May 2022, Josh was sentenced to 12 and half years in prison … but his lawyer filed an appeal, claiming Josh’s rights were violated during the initial investigation. Prior to his arrest, Josh was already a controversial figure … after his parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, acknowledged the molestation allegations from Josh’s teen years which surfaced in 2015 … sharing he had already apologized in private. Josh — the former Executive Director of the Family Research Council in Washington D.C. — later addressed the scandal on social media, writing … “Twelve years ago, as a young teenager I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret.” TLC canceled the Duggar family’s popular show, which documented Jim Bob and Michelle raising their growing brood as devout independent Baptists. Josh also admitted to cheating on his wife, Anna, who he shares 7 children with. He went on to seek treatment for a pornography addiction in 2015. He’s currently serving his sentence at FCI Seagoville in Texas. Yes! Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
An image of a headline shared on Facebook claims German Parliament has purportedly decriminalized possession of child pornography. Verdict: Misleading The claim is misleading. According to a May 21 article from Reduxx, German Parliament recently voted to reduce the minimum sentences for possession of child pornography, not decriminalize possession of the material.Gay porno Fact Check: Back in April, German Parliament approved a “self-determination” law, which makes it easier for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people to “change their name and gender in official records,” according to The Associated Press. The law is set to go into effect on November 1, the outlet reported. The Facebook image claims German Parliament has purportedly decriminalized possession of child pornography. “‘Pro-Pedophile’ Activist Group Celebrates As Germany Decriminalizes Child Pornography,” the headline reads. The claim also circulated on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, where it was viewed over 200,000 times. The claim is misleading, however. The headline appears to originally stem from a May 21 article published by Reduxx. According to the article, the German Parliament recently voted to remove a section of the Criminal Code in relation to “possession of child sexual abuse materials.” The move aims to reduce the minimum sentences for possession of child pornography, which will then be “downgraded to a misdemeanor,” the same article indicates. The German Parliament’s website states that in the future “possession and acquisition” of child pornography will be “punishable by a minimum sentence of three months’ imprisonment, and distribution by a minimum sentence of six months’ imprisonment.” The website notes “tightening of the penalty range in 2021” as the German Parliament’s reason for reducing the minimum sentences. (RELATED: Did Palestine Qualify For The World Cup?) Likewise, Check Your Fact found no credible news reports to support the claim made via the Facebook image. In fact, the opposite is true. On June 19, Reuters reported the claim was misleading. The outlet cited a February 2024 article from The Independent, which referenced a rule that became effective in July 2021, which made dissemination of child pornography punishable by between one and ten years in prison. The rule caused “unintended problems,” according to the outlet, and did not account for instances where people might receive pornographic material “involuntarily,” such as in a WhatsApp group. Furthermore, the German Parliament has not publicly commented on the claim via its associated social media accounts. Check Your Fact has contacted the German Parliament for comment and will update this piece accordingly if one is received.
Josh Duggar’s attempt to overturn his child pornography conviction in the U.S. Supreme Court has been rejected … the justices declined to even hear his appeal. The U.S. Supreme Court denied Josh’s attempt at an appeal on Monday, which comes after he also lost, back in October, in the U.S. Court of Appeals.Gay porno The Supreme Court did not explain the reasoning behind its decision … though that’s not necessarily uncommon. The former “19 Kids and Counting” star was first arrested back in April 2021 and then charged with receiving and possessing child pornography … with investigators later testifying images depicting sexual abuse on children and toddlers were downloaded to Josh’s computer at a car dealership. He was eventually found guilty on all charges. In May 2022, Josh was sentenced to 12 and half years in prison … but his lawyer filed an appeal, claiming Josh’s rights were violated during the initial investigation. Prior to his arrest, Josh was already a controversial figure … after his parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, acknowledged the molestation allegations from Josh’s teen years which surfaced in 2015 … sharing he had already apologized in private. Josh — the former Executive Director of the Family Research Council in Washington D.C. — later addressed the scandal on social media, writing … “Twelve years ago, as a young teenager I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret.” TLC canceled the Duggar family’s popular show, which documented Jim Bob and Michelle raising their growing brood as devout independent Baptists. Josh also admitted to cheating on his wife, Anna, who he shares 7 children with. He went on to seek treatment for a pornography addiction in 2015. He’s currently serving his sentence at FCI Seagoville in Texas. Yes! Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
An image of a headline shared on Facebook claims German Parliament has purportedly decriminalized possession of child pornography. Verdict: Misleading The claim is misleading. According to a May 21 article from Reduxx, German Parliament recently voted to reduce the minimum sentences for possession of child pornography, not decriminalize possession of the material.Gay porno Fact Check: Back in April, German Parliament approved a “self-determination” law, which makes it easier for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people to “change their name and gender in official records,” according to The Associated Press. The law is set to go into effect on November 1, the outlet reported. The Facebook image claims German Parliament has purportedly decriminalized possession of child pornography. “‘Pro-Pedophile’ Activist Group Celebrates As Germany Decriminalizes Child Pornography,” the headline reads. The claim also circulated on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, where it was viewed over 200,000 times. The claim is misleading, however. The headline appears to originally stem from a May 21 article published by Reduxx. According to the article, the German Parliament recently voted to remove a section of the Criminal Code in relation to “possession of child sexual abuse materials.” The move aims to reduce the minimum sentences for possession of child pornography, which will then be “downgraded to a misdemeanor,” the same article indicates. The German Parliament’s website states that in the future “possession and acquisition” of child pornography will be “punishable by a minimum sentence of three months’ imprisonment, and distribution by a minimum sentence of six months’ imprisonment.” The website notes “tightening of the penalty range in 2021” as the German Parliament’s reason for reducing the minimum sentences. (RELATED: Did Palestine Qualify For The World Cup?) Likewise, Check Your Fact found no credible news reports to support the claim made via the Facebook image. In fact, the opposite is true. On June 19, Reuters reported the claim was misleading. The outlet cited a February 2024 article from The Independent, which referenced a rule that became effective in July 2021, which made dissemination of child pornography punishable by between one and ten years in prison. The rule caused “unintended problems,” according to the outlet, and did not account for instances where people might receive pornographic material “involuntarily,” such as in a WhatsApp group. Furthermore, the German Parliament has not publicly commented on the claim via its associated social media accounts. Check Your Fact has contacted the German Parliament for comment and will update this piece accordingly if one is received.
By Matthew Lodge Published: 14:05 BST, 31 July 2024 | Updated: 15:59 BST, 31 July 2024 542 View comments Anchoring the BBC News at Ten, Huw Edwards was one of the Britain’s most recognisable faces and among its most trusted voices. From braving terrorist attacks and war zones, to grilling politicians and reporting on sporting triumphs, the Welsh broadcaster covered it all during his 40-year career at the corporation.Gay porno When he announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II – a task he admitted he had spent years preparing for – there were calls for him to be knighted over his sensitive and composed way he addressed the nation. But less than two years later the 62-year-old has suffered a remarkable fall from grace that has seen him lose his job and the breakup of his marriage to the mother of his five children. First a scandal involving payments to a teenage boy in return for sexual images saw him leave the BBC and now he faces a prison sentence after admitting to making indecent images of children as young as seven. Huw Edwards pictured with his wife Vicky Find in South London in 2018. She has since separated from the former broadcaster in the wake of his recent scandals Edwards spent 40 years working his way up the ranks of the BBC, first coming to national attention presenting the BBC Six O’Clock News Edwards pictured with his late father Hywel, who was a Welsh-language activist and academic Huw Edwards shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth II during a royal visit to BBC Studios in London in June 2013 He would later announce the news of Her Majesty’s death to the nation in September 2022 After spending decades working his way up at the BBC the newsreader, who has previously said he is a devout Christian and goes to church every week, will never again be seen on the UK’s TV screens in a professional capacity. As a child growing up in a Welsh-speaking family in Llanelli, near Swansea, Edwards had seemed destined to become a high achiever, despite in his own words being an ‘angry and stroppy teenager’. His father was a Welsh-language activist, author and academic, his mother – with whom he remains incredibly close following recent scandals – was a secondary school teacher. He had originally harboured ambitions of studying at the University of Oxford, but was ‘appalled’ at being rejected by Hertford College and instead studied French at Cardiff University, earning first class honours. Edwards would later get revenge of a sort, giving a speech at Oxford years later in which he said he had the ‘scholarly giants of Oxford to thank for the fact that I’ve been a dazzling success as a journalist’. His moves into journalism would begin while he was working on a postgraduate degree in Medieval French, with Edwards having a short stint doing work experience at a commercial radio station in Swansea. At the age of 23 he joined BBC Wales as a trainee in 1984, beginning his long and very profitable association with the corporation – at his peak Edwards was one of its highest paid stars, raking in more than £400,000-a-year. After cutting his teeth as a parliamentary correspondent for BBC Wales, in 1994 he was moved to the BBC Six O’Clock News, where his importance continued to grow as he fronted Britain’s most watched news programme. A further promotion to the BBC Ten O’Clock News in 2003 saw his star rise even further and he was chosen over and over again to front the coverage of the major news of the day. Huw Edwards pictured after the announcement he would be the new presenter of the BBC Six O’Clock News in 1994 He was part of a raft of new talent brought into the corporation’s news teams in the 90s, alongside George Alagiah, Anna Ford and Fiona Bruce (pictured together) AS he worked he way up the ladder he become a common sight at royal events, including the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton (pictured) The newsreader also presented the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in 2018 (pictured) He was front and centre in live broadcasts of election coverage, taking over from David Dimbleby in 2019 as the main presenter of the BBC results programming. He also became the face and voice of the corporation’s royal coverage, presenting at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, and the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in 2021. He also made documentaries for the BBC including Wales: Who Do We Think We Are? and talked about his depression on S4C’s Huw Edwards Is 60. In a documentary in 2021, Edwards revealed he has had bouts of depression over the last two decades which have left him ‘bedridden’. ‘Like everyone that suffers with depression, you don’t get one bout of it. It comes and goes,’ he said. ‘For me, it started around 2002 I think. I went down fairly quickly and I couldn’t understand it.’ Outside of work he became vice president of the National Churches Trust – although he would be sacked from this position after his child porn conviction – and was known to take his family, including wife Vicky Flind and their five children, to church every week. His importance to the BBC saw his wages rocket, with Edwards becoming the corporation’s highest paid newsreader with a pay bracket of £475,000 and £479,999 for the year 2023/24, before he resigned, according to the BBC’s latest annual report. This last salary marked an increase from 2022/23, when he was paid between £435,000 and 439,999 for 180 days presenting on BBC One, as well as news specials. The presenter also hosted a number of documentaries for the BBC, including The Story of Wales with Huw Edwards (pictured) As host of the BBC Ten O’Clock News he also covered the vote that led to Britain take part in the invasion of Iraq Edwards pictured looking at the camera while holding a BBC News umbrella outside Downing Street in 2007 In 2018, it was reported he agreed to take a pay cut following revelations over unequal pay for men and women at the BBC, although he made his feelings known about the decision. He told The Times in 2022 that he was ‘bloody angry’ about seeing his wages go down, saying: ‘I was being paid what the BBC had agreed to pay me; it wasn’t my fault. ‘When a senior manager, a middle-aged white male, called me in to ask me to take a pay cut, the first thing I asked was, ‘Are you taking one?’ He looked horrified at the very idea.’ Although that’s not say he didn’t enjoy the attention that being a famous face brought him – in his interview with The Times he remarked how he was recognised in public. He said: ‘I will often get young women coming up to me and saying, ‘Do you mind if I have a selfie?’ Smiling broadly, I’ll say, ‘Of course.’ They then say, without missing a beat, ‘My grandmother is a huge fan of yours.’ I just think, well, I am 60. It does keep your feet on the ground.’ Behind scenes though he had a tempestuous relationship with some colleagues, with his former editor Sir Craig Oliver recalling concerns about his behaviour towards colleagues. Speaking today Sir Craig said: ‘He could be a very, very difficult and complicated man. He would speak about being prone to bouts of depression and sometimes he clashed with staff. ‘There were also, I think, a number of people who were worried about his behaviour within the BBC – was he actually throwing his weight around and behaving well enough to other staff? But I don’t think anybody suspected that there was child abuse imagery in his private life in any way, shape or form.’ In September 2022 he reached the zenith of his career as he led the BBC’s coverage of the late Queen’s death. As the chaos and speculation swirled around Her Majesty’s condition the newsreader, wearing a black suit and tie, appeared on the nation’s TV screens He then uttered the words: ‘A few moments ago, Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.’ It was a moment he had spent years preparing for, often practising in the bathroom mirror to get the tone, pitch and cadence spot on, and his announcement was seen around the world. He received plaudits from all quarters for his delivery of the news and his subsequent reporting of her funeral, although he dismissed calls from some for him to be given a knighthood over it, saying the thought of getting one ’embarrassed’ him. Huw Edwards pictured at the 2012 British Acadamy Television Awards at Royal Festival Hall in London The presenter pictured outside the Royal Television Society Programme Awards at the Grosvenor Hotel in London in March 2017 Less than a year later he would front the BBC’s coverage of the Coronation of King Charles III as he provided a reassuring face and voice to the nation during times of upheaval. However, behind the scenes though not everything was so rosy – a battle with mental illness including depression took its toll and the BBC’s top newsreader was about to become embroiled in a scandal that would claim his career. The newsreader was besieged by accusations he had paid a teenage boy for sexually explicit images over the course of three years. The man’s family had accused Edwards of paying the him £35,000, most of which was allegedly used to fund his crack cocaine habit. The BBC star’s identity was kept secret initially, sparking a frenzy of speculation about who the allegation’s were referring to – Gary Lineker and Jeremy Vine both felt obliged to deny they were the man in question. Then Edwards’ wife of 30 years issued a shock statement revealing it was her husband who was the centre of the accusations and that he was ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’ following the claims. The BBC subsequently suspended its top paid newsreader, two months after the young person’s family had complained to the corporation, and acknowledged there had been ‘shortcomings’ in the ways it had dealt with their concerns. Edwards would go on to take sanctuary in his beloved Wales and was staying with his mother Aerona in Camarthenshire. While the Metropolitan Police and South Wales Police both said no criminal offence had been committed by the presenter in this case, it marked the end of Edwards’ career. The father-of-five resigned from the BBC in April this year, citing ‘medical advice’ from doctors having been admitted to hospital in the aftermath of the allegations against him. Edwards, pictured here wearing fighting gloves, has been open in the past about his struggles with depression The newsreader took sanctuary with his mother Aerona (pictured with him) in his beloved Wales in the aftermath of one scandal The news of his departure was announced to staff at the corporation by Deborah Turness, the BBC’s chief executive, who read out the statement: ‘Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC. After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. ‘The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward’. The terse 55-word statement made no mention of the scandal that had erupted around him, and was conspicuously absent of any praise or thanks for his long service. It brought Edwards’ long association with the BBC to a close – and meant he was no longer receiving his £439,000-a-year salary which had continued to be paid during his suspension. And while it seemed the broadcaster, who has been absent from the public gaze since then, had reached rock bottom it turned out there were new depths to plumb. This morning Edwards arrived at court in London accused making 41 indecent images of children. In the centre of a media scrum and surrounded by photographers, the silver-haired former BBC star gave nothing away as he walked into the building with dark sunglasses covering his eyes. Inside details of the sick allegations were made public – he had been accused of keeping seven category ‘A’ images of the very worst kind on his phone after being sent them on WhatsApp by a paedophile. The sick child porn images showed youngsters aged between seven and 14, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard. It was revealed that Edwards had been arrested on November 8 last year and charged on June 26, having kept details of the investigation into him ‘secret’ from his friends at the BBC. In the turmoil he had moved out of his family’s home in Dulwich and separated from his wife, details of which only came to light today. The former BBC News presenter was surrounded by photographers outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning Inside the court room the former BBC star admitted to making indecent images of children Edwards, pictured here in a court sketch from today, now faces a potential prison sentence and his fall from grace is complete after decades at the top of broadcasting In the court room he remained emotionless as he pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, between December 2020 and August 2022. After entering his pleas, the disgraced newsreader sat staring into the distance, with his head tilted slightly upwards, and adjusted his tie as Ian Hope, prosecuting, laid out the case against him. The court heard that Edwards had been involved in an online chat with an adult man on WhatsApp between December 2020 and August 2021, who sent him 377 sexual images, of which 41 were indecent images of children. The bulk of these, 36, were sent during a two-month period. Mr Hope told the court there was ‘no suggestion’ Edwards had ‘anything to with making the images or indeed doing anything beyond the opening of the images.’ His defence barrister Philip Evans KC told the court that his client had ‘both mental and physical’ health issues, before stating Edwards was ‘not just of good character, but of exceptional character’. The former broadcaster will be sentenced at the same court on September 16, where he could face a prison sentence. 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Pros: Cons: Pricing for Pro Account: 5. DreamGF AI – Best for Customization As the name implies, DreamGF AI offers a near-unparalleled level of customization, enabling users to create their ideal adult content and partner. You can fine-tune just about every single physical feature you can think of, as well as customize specific personality traits and even kinks. The site has a unique Girlfriend Builder feature that is incredibly detailed, allowing users to create the partner of their dreams. Where some platforms just allow you to make obvious physical selections, like ethnicity and eye color, you can really get into the weeds with DreamGF AI and make characters that are so unique and lifelike that you’ll think your fantasies just came to life. The customization features don’t just stop at crafting the physical appearance of characters you want to see in pornographic images, you’re also able to adjust their personality over time. They’ll learn to react and reply to your prompts in a way that matches what you’d want out of your dream girlfriend or sexual partner, hence the name of the platform. Aside from the incredible level of customization, you’re able to achieve using DreamGF AI, we also like how user-friendly the entire platform is. Don’t worry, you aren’t going to be faced with some complex rip-off of Adobe Photoshop, you’re going to get a platform that almost seems like a basic app you’d find on an iPhone. It’s incredibly easy to use and even those who are completely new to AI porn will be able to enjoy a highly tailored experience within minutes of logging on for the first time. Pros: Cons: Pricing: 6. MyAnima Girlfriend AI – Best for Dirty Talk MyAnima Girlfriend AI stands out for its ability to enable highly erotic and engaging dirty talk. While there is a pornographic image component, the main goal is to allow users to experience the type of explicit conversations they may otherwise never have the opportunity to engage in, either as a result of shyness, or just not being able to find a partner willing to go that far. From basic friendly companionship with an adult twist to outright erotic sexting and role-play conversations, MyAnima AI will make you feel like nothing is off-limits. My Anima AI can deliver these types of authentic text-based experiences by using complex algorithms that draw from a vast database of sexual conversations and lifelike response cues. Not only can you enjoy captivating sexual conversations and rapid-response dirty talk, but users can also enjoy a variety of interactive games and challenges, helping you spice things up if the conversation is starting to feel a little stale, or you just aren’t feeling inspired enough to fire up the conversation yourself. The responses you’ll get from your AI partner are realistic and incredibly fast, and you can customize their personality traits over time. Some long-time users have reported issues with repetitive dialogue, especially early on in the conversations, but it’s still a top choice for those seeking engaging and realistic AI-generated adult conversations. Pros: Cons: Pricing: 7. TryNectar – Best for Anime-Style Porn TryNectar AI is a fairly innovative AI porn service that is quickly growing in popularity. Having just launched a few months ago, it’s one of the newer options on our list, but the user base is growing with each passing day. The main appeal is the fact that TryNectar makes it really easy to turn your own imagination into the driving force behind the content. Imagine an AI version of OnlyFans and you’re on the right track. Select pre-made girls that look incredibly realistic, or create your own girl from scratch. Once you have made your choice, just say what you want to see – the platform will make your vision a reality. You even have the option to view explicit parody versions of popular characters from video games, anime, animated movies, and more. It’s also incredibly fast, especially compared to some of the more conversation-focused AI-powered porn platforms. TryNectar produces high-quality images in less than a second, even if you throw out some really unique prompts. Given time, we wouldn’t be surprised to see TryNectar rise to become one of the top platforms out there. For now, it’s well-worth trying if you’re interested in dipping your toes into the world of custom AI porn imagery. Just keep in mind that it’s fairly pricey, with the free version offering very little. To unlock all of the features, you’ll need to subscribe to a premium plan, with the entry-level plan starting at $9.99 per month. Even this plan only gives you 100 images per day, while the $19.99 per month opens up unlimited image generation and more customization tools. Finally, a $34.99 per month opens up everything, including restricted pre-made models. Pros: Cons: 8. CamSoda AI – Best for Personalized Conversation CamSoda AI is another really unique AI porn platform. As the name implies, they focus on delivering a cam girl-style experience for their users, but with one unique difference: the user creates the cam girl they want to interact with. It also happens to be one of the most popular websites in this emerging space, which is partially due to the vast and diverse array of AI models they offer users. These pre-made “cam girls” allow you to quickly jump into a one-on-one chat and live show with an AI partner that will not judge anything you say or request. These virtual models will also adjust their tone and responses as they learn what you like and dislike, making it even more personal than a traditional cam girl show. The platform also hosts real-life cam girls, so you can transition between the two depending on your mood. Perhaps the craziest thing about CamSoda’s AI feature is that it is completely free to use … for now. While the human models aren’t available for free access, you can interact with their AI models without even needing to put down a credit card. Conversations and interactions with these AI models are incredibly engaging and lifelike, but the image creation is a bit lacking. Aside from the avatar image and a few preloaded images, you’re mostly going to be focusing on steamy conversation and detailed descriptions of NSFW topics, rather than requesting custom images. Overall, it’s a great option if you’re looking to get started but don’t want to commit to signing up for a paid plan. We’re sure they’ll get into paid plans and more flexibility on the custom images front, but it’s still a great option and well-worth a visit. Pros: Cons: 9. Eden AI – Best for Engaging Roleplay-Style Interactions Even Eden AI’s slogan, “Jump into your desires with Eden AI”, is incredibly enticing. Once you add in the fact that you’re immediately greeted by stunning nude AI women, it makes sense that this platform is growing in popularity at such a rapid rate. As it turns out, the eye-catching images and bold slogan are just where things get started. Eden AI doesn’t waste any time when you get started. Conversations heat up quickly, but they aren’t designed to be intimidating. Right away your partner will ask about your experience level with AI porn chatting. From there, how you respond dictates how intense the conversation gets. From basic kinky messages to downright hardcore conversations and image generation, the platform is designed to cater to all types of users and preferences. With that said, some of the best features, like voice messaging and custom generated models, are only unlocked with fairly pricey subscriptions. The free trial version is alright for getting familiar with the platform, but it’s basically just one big tease. To actually do anything worthwhile, you’ll need to sign up for at least the $14 per month plan for a small number of “neurons,” which are basically the digital tokens you’ll need to use to pay for just about every feature. We think that Eden AI is basically just forcing its users to purchase the much more reasonably priced annual membership, which only costs $50 and unlocks everything, including some unique bonus features you can’t get with a basic monthly plan. Overall, it’s worth trying, just be prepared to be borderline forced to sign up for an annual plan if you want to really enjoy what the platform is capable of delivering. Pros: Cons: 10. Undress AI – Best for Deepfake Image Generation Undress AI is another AI porn platform that delivers plenty of excitement, but those thrills come at a cost. As the name implies, the platform allows you to digitally remove clothing from photos of clothed women. The AI technology on the platform is incredibly impressive, but, again, comes at a fairly high price. While low-resolution images are available with the basic plan, which costs $5.49 per month, you’ll need to shell out $37.99 per month for those higher-quality images that are generated quickly. The truth is that the free version is extremely limited. Basically, it just allows you to view sample images and navigate the platform. If you do opt for a premium paid plan, this platform is pretty incredible. Images are hyper realistic, and when they’re not, you can drop prompts that address any issues you have. Some of the other platforms that allow you to undress photos of real people and pop culture characters force you to highlight clothing as the AI technology is not powerful enough to detect it itself. Undress AI does all of this for you, making it faster and easier to use. Images with the premium plan take less than a minute to generate, which is really fast for processing such complex tasks. Unfortunately, there’s no built-in conversation feature, which would have been nice. Still, it does exactly what it was designed to do incredibly well. If it wasn’t for the high cost and somewhat irritating wait times and very annoying pop-ups, Undress AI would be way higher on our list. Pros: Cons: 11. Sexy AI – Best for Free Use If you’re looking to save some money, or you’re just not comfortable putting in payment information to an online AI porn platform, you’re in luck – Sexy AI is completely free! Not only is it free to use, you don’t even have to sign-up to get started. This NSFW AI generator allows users to choose from a variety of seductive AI models then custom request explicit images featuring that pre-made AI model. While you have the option to upgrade to the PRO Membership, you don’t have to. The level of realism you get with the free plan is incredible, and much better than any of the free trails we experimented with on the other platforms. The only issue we could see was a small watermark on the free images, but this is a small price to pay for such high-quality free image creation. Another really exciting feature is the fact that Sexy AI even enables users to go beyond image generation with explicit video generations. You can create lifelike clips of the models and have them perform movements that match your fantasies. Unfortunately, this feature is only available with a PRO Membership, which costs $9.99 per month for basic access or $18.99 for unrestricted access. Overall, Sexy AI is really incredible for a free use platform. The paid versions might not be worth it, but the video creation feature is amazing. We also like that they have an option to explore images and video clips created by other users, which can be great for inspiration. We would definitely recommend checking it out. Pros: Cons: 12. Porn Gen – Best for Beginner-Friendly Layout and Tools Porn Gen rounds out our list in the 12th spot, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth checking out. It’s a fairly simple platform, with the main focus on being an AI-based “dirty” image generator. Basically, you can enter a series of descriptive prompts, then the AI will create images that reflect your commands. There’s also an instant deepfake making tool, which essentially works the same way as the undressing tool you get with Undress AI. The photo quality is really solid and, unlike some of the other platforms, you can get pretty hardcore with pornographic pictures. There’s also a tool that allows you to toggle between realistic images and anime-style cartoonish images. What sets this platform apart is just how intuitive the menu-based interface is. While there are some AI porn sites on our list that allow you to get more creative, this is a great option for those looking for something really simple. Images can take about 30 to 45 seconds to generate, but that isn’t too bad given the degree of detail and realism. We also like that you don’t have to worry about paying a monthly fee to use it. The free version is pretty decent, and the paid version opens up more tools and features for a one-time $45 fee, which is reasonable for what you get. Overall, it’s a good, simplified option for less tech-savvy users. Pros: Cons: Diving into the world of AI porn can be overwhelming, especially given how fast the technology is evolving. It wasn’t that long ago that these websites didn’t even exist, and when they first started, they were really bad. Think images of girls with three heads, unclear facial features, and extra arms. You get the point; they were garbage. However, now there are plenty of options out there, so we recommend keeping the following in mind to stay safe and enjoy the best possible experience: Play Around with the Free Versions Before Signing Up If you’re new to AI porn sites, we definitely recommend experimenting with the free versions before signing up for a paid subscription. Sure, these almost always have limited features, but they give you a taste of the technology and let you explore the way the platform works. They also help you avoid spending your hard-earned money on something that doesn’t give you what you want. Start Out Slow and Be Patient Instead of jumping straight into signing up for five different AI porn sites, start out on a smaller scale. At the end of the day, these are supposed to be fun tools that help people create images and enjoy conversations that reflect their fantasies. Get comfortable with what they can do before you become reliant on them to satisfy your needs. Think of them as a fun and exciting tool, rather than the new face of porn or even sexual fulfillment. Always Protect Your Digital Security Always be cautious when entering payment information online, especially on lesser-known platforms. We recommend sticking to the reputable sites we reviewed above. Remember, AI porn is a relatively new concept. Unfortunately, there are plenty of deceitful people willing to scam new users while so many people are exploring this technology for the first time. Just be cautious. 1. What is the best AI porn site? As with most things related to porn, the best AI porn site for you depends on your personal preferences, but we believe that Candy AI is currently a standout. Not only does it offer a wide range of features that work well, but it also balances the user experience with strong privacy and security features. It really is a good choice for those looking to get started with creating custom AI-powered adult content. 2. What is the most realistic AI porn platform? For realistic image creation, platforms like SoulGen AI is a really good place to start. The platform focuses on creating highly detailed and customizable images, making it a great option for those who want to create hyper realistic AI porn images. 3. Can I use AI porn sites for free? Yes, plenty of the AI porn sites reviewed above offer a free trial version of their platform. Just remember that these free versions often come with limitations, including reduced image quality and caps on the number of images you can generate. They’re a great place to start and test different platforms until you find one that has what you’re looking for. 4. Are AI porn sites safe to use? As is the case whenever you’re looking at adult content online, you should always exercise caution when you’re using AI porn sites. With that said, we tried to review only reputable sites that prioritize the privacy and security of their users. If you’re concerned, we’d recommend Candy AI, as their encryption-protected platform is about as safe as it gets in this space. Best of Chicago 2023About the Chicago ReaderReader Staff Reader CareersFreelance InformationContact UsDonate AdvertiseSubmit/promote your eventFind the PaperSubscribeShop the Reader StoreContests/Giveaways/Promotions Reader Classifieds Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
By Matthew Lodge Published: 14:05 BST, 31 July 2024 | Updated: 15:59 BST, 31 July 2024 542 View comments Anchoring the BBC News at Ten, Huw Edwards was one of the Britain’s most recognisable faces and among its most trusted voices. From braving terrorist attacks and war zones, to grilling politicians and reporting on sporting triumphs, the Welsh broadcaster covered it all during his 40-year career at the corporation.Gay porno When he announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II – a task he admitted he had spent years preparing for – there were calls for him to be knighted over his sensitive and composed way he addressed the nation. But less than two years later the 62-year-old has suffered a remarkable fall from grace that has seen him lose his job and the breakup of his marriage to the mother of his five children. First a scandal involving payments to a teenage boy in return for sexual images saw him leave the BBC and now he faces a prison sentence after admitting to making indecent images of children as young as seven. Huw Edwards pictured with his wife Vicky Find in South London in 2018. She has since separated from the former broadcaster in the wake of his recent scandals Edwards spent 40 years working his way up the ranks of the BBC, first coming to national attention presenting the BBC Six O’Clock News Edwards pictured with his late father Hywel, who was a Welsh-language activist and academic Huw Edwards shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth II during a royal visit to BBC Studios in London in June 2013 He would later announce the news of Her Majesty’s death to the nation in September 2022 After spending decades working his way up at the BBC the newsreader, who has previously said he is a devout Christian and goes to church every week, will never again be seen on the UK’s TV screens in a professional capacity. As a child growing up in a Welsh-speaking family in Llanelli, near Swansea, Edwards had seemed destined to become a high achiever, despite in his own words being an ‘angry and stroppy teenager’. His father was a Welsh-language activist, author and academic, his mother – with whom he remains incredibly close following recent scandals – was a secondary school teacher. He had originally harboured ambitions of studying at the University of Oxford, but was ‘appalled’ at being rejected by Hertford College and instead studied French at Cardiff University, earning first class honours. Edwards would later get revenge of a sort, giving a speech at Oxford years later in which he said he had the ‘scholarly giants of Oxford to thank for the fact that I’ve been a dazzling success as a journalist’. His moves into journalism would begin while he was working on a postgraduate degree in Medieval French, with Edwards having a short stint doing work experience at a commercial radio station in Swansea. At the age of 23 he joined BBC Wales as a trainee in 1984, beginning his long and very profitable association with the corporation – at his peak Edwards was one of its highest paid stars, raking in more than £400,000-a-year. After cutting his teeth as a parliamentary correspondent for BBC Wales, in 1994 he was moved to the BBC Six O’Clock News, where his importance continued to grow as he fronted Britain’s most watched news programme. A further promotion to the BBC Ten O’Clock News in 2003 saw his star rise even further and he was chosen over and over again to front the coverage of the major news of the day. Huw Edwards pictured after the announcement he would be the new presenter of the BBC Six O’Clock News in 1994 He was part of a raft of new talent brought into the corporation’s news teams in the 90s, alongside George Alagiah, Anna Ford and Fiona Bruce (pictured together) AS he worked he way up the ladder he become a common sight at royal events, including the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton (pictured) The newsreader also presented the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in 2018 (pictured) He was front and centre in live broadcasts of election coverage, taking over from David Dimbleby in 2019 as the main presenter of the BBC results programming. He also became the face and voice of the corporation’s royal coverage, presenting at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, and the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in 2021. He also made documentaries for the BBC including Wales: Who Do We Think We Are? and talked about his depression on S4C’s Huw Edwards Is 60. In a documentary in 2021, Edwards revealed he has had bouts of depression over the last two decades which have left him ‘bedridden’. ‘Like everyone that suffers with depression, you don’t get one bout of it. It comes and goes,’ he said. ‘For me, it started around 2002 I think. I went down fairly quickly and I couldn’t understand it.’ Outside of work he became vice president of the National Churches Trust – although he would be sacked from this position after his child porn conviction – and was known to take his family, including wife Vicky Flind and their five children, to church every week. His importance to the BBC saw his wages rocket, with Edwards becoming the corporation’s highest paid newsreader with a pay bracket of £475,000 and £479,999 for the year 2023/24, before he resigned, according to the BBC’s latest annual report. This last salary marked an increase from 2022/23, when he was paid between £435,000 and 439,999 for 180 days presenting on BBC One, as well as news specials. The presenter also hosted a number of documentaries for the BBC, including The Story of Wales with Huw Edwards (pictured) As host of the BBC Ten O’Clock News he also covered the vote that led to Britain take part in the invasion of Iraq Edwards pictured looking at the camera while holding a BBC News umbrella outside Downing Street in 2007 In 2018, it was reported he agreed to take a pay cut following revelations over unequal pay for men and women at the BBC, although he made his feelings known about the decision. He told The Times in 2022 that he was ‘bloody angry’ about seeing his wages go down, saying: ‘I was being paid what the BBC had agreed to pay me; it wasn’t my fault. ‘When a senior manager, a middle-aged white male, called me in to ask me to take a pay cut, the first thing I asked was, ‘Are you taking one?’ He looked horrified at the very idea.’ Although that’s not say he didn’t enjoy the attention that being a famous face brought him – in his interview with The Times he remarked how he was recognised in public. He said: ‘I will often get young women coming up to me and saying, ‘Do you mind if I have a selfie?’ Smiling broadly, I’ll say, ‘Of course.’ They then say, without missing a beat, ‘My grandmother is a huge fan of yours.’ I just think, well, I am 60. It does keep your feet on the ground.’ Behind scenes though he had a tempestuous relationship with some colleagues, with his former editor Sir Craig Oliver recalling concerns about his behaviour towards colleagues. Speaking today Sir Craig said: ‘He could be a very, very difficult and complicated man. He would speak about being prone to bouts of depression and sometimes he clashed with staff. ‘There were also, I think, a number of people who were worried about his behaviour within the BBC – was he actually throwing his weight around and behaving well enough to other staff? But I don’t think anybody suspected that there was child abuse imagery in his private life in any way, shape or form.’ In September 2022 he reached the zenith of his career as he led the BBC’s coverage of the late Queen’s death. As the chaos and speculation swirled around Her Majesty’s condition the newsreader, wearing a black suit and tie, appeared on the nation’s TV screens He then uttered the words: ‘A few moments ago, Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.’ It was a moment he had spent years preparing for, often practising in the bathroom mirror to get the tone, pitch and cadence spot on, and his announcement was seen around the world. He received plaudits from all quarters for his delivery of the news and his subsequent reporting of her funeral, although he dismissed calls from some for him to be given a knighthood over it, saying the thought of getting one ’embarrassed’ him. Huw Edwards pictured at the 2012 British Acadamy Television Awards at Royal Festival Hall in London The presenter pictured outside the Royal Television Society Programme Awards at the Grosvenor Hotel in London in March 2017 Less than a year later he would front the BBC’s coverage of the Coronation of King Charles III as he provided a reassuring face and voice to the nation during times of upheaval. However, behind the scenes though not everything was so rosy – a battle with mental illness including depression took its toll and the BBC’s top newsreader was about to become embroiled in a scandal that would claim his career. The newsreader was besieged by accusations he had paid a teenage boy for sexually explicit images over the course of three years. The man’s family had accused Edwards of paying the him £35,000, most of which was allegedly used to fund his crack cocaine habit. The BBC star’s identity was kept secret initially, sparking a frenzy of speculation about who the allegation’s were referring to – Gary Lineker and Jeremy Vine both felt obliged to deny they were the man in question. Then Edwards’ wife of 30 years issued a shock statement revealing it was her husband who was the centre of the accusations and that he was ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’ following the claims. The BBC subsequently suspended its top paid newsreader, two months after the young person’s family had complained to the corporation, and acknowledged there had been ‘shortcomings’ in the ways it had dealt with their concerns. Edwards would go on to take sanctuary in his beloved Wales and was staying with his mother Aerona in Camarthenshire. While the Metropolitan Police and South Wales Police both said no criminal offence had been committed by the presenter in this case, it marked the end of Edwards’ career. The father-of-five resigned from the BBC in April this year, citing ‘medical advice’ from doctors having been admitted to hospital in the aftermath of the allegations against him. Edwards, pictured here wearing fighting gloves, has been open in the past about his struggles with depression The newsreader took sanctuary with his mother Aerona (pictured with him) in his beloved Wales in the aftermath of one scandal The news of his departure was announced to staff at the corporation by Deborah Turness, the BBC’s chief executive, who read out the statement: ‘Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC. After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. ‘The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward’. The terse 55-word statement made no mention of the scandal that had erupted around him, and was conspicuously absent of any praise or thanks for his long service. It brought Edwards’ long association with the BBC to a close – and meant he was no longer receiving his £439,000-a-year salary which had continued to be paid during his suspension. And while it seemed the broadcaster, who has been absent from the public gaze since then, had reached rock bottom it turned out there were new depths to plumb. This morning Edwards arrived at court in London accused making 41 indecent images of children. In the centre of a media scrum and surrounded by photographers, the silver-haired former BBC star gave nothing away as he walked into the building with dark sunglasses covering his eyes. Inside details of the sick allegations were made public – he had been accused of keeping seven category ‘A’ images of the very worst kind on his phone after being sent them on WhatsApp by a paedophile. The sick child porn images showed youngsters aged between seven and 14, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard. It was revealed that Edwards had been arrested on November 8 last year and charged on June 26, having kept details of the investigation into him ‘secret’ from his friends at the BBC. In the turmoil he had moved out of his family’s home in Dulwich and separated from his wife, details of which only came to light today. The former BBC News presenter was surrounded by photographers outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning Inside the court room the former BBC star admitted to making indecent images of children Edwards, pictured here in a court sketch from today, now faces a potential prison sentence and his fall from grace is complete after decades at the top of broadcasting In the court room he remained emotionless as he pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, between December 2020 and August 2022. After entering his pleas, the disgraced newsreader sat staring into the distance, with his head tilted slightly upwards, and adjusted his tie as Ian Hope, prosecuting, laid out the case against him. The court heard that Edwards had been involved in an online chat with an adult man on WhatsApp between December 2020 and August 2021, who sent him 377 sexual images, of which 41 were indecent images of children. The bulk of these, 36, were sent during a two-month period. Mr Hope told the court there was ‘no suggestion’ Edwards had ‘anything to with making the images or indeed doing anything beyond the opening of the images.’ His defence barrister Philip Evans KC told the court that his client had ‘both mental and physical’ health issues, before stating Edwards was ‘not just of good character, but of exceptional character’. The former broadcaster will be sentenced at the same court on September 16, where he could face a prison sentence. 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