23/04/2013

Sun Deputy Editor Remanded On Unconditional Bail

The deputy editor of The Sun newspaper has been remanded on unconditional bail, after appearing at the Old Bailey today.

Mr Webster, 53, from Goudhurst, graces two counts of misconduct in public office.

He is accused of authorising payments to public officials in exchange for information.

He is due to reappear at a hearing on 6th June.

Mr Webster was arrested as part of the Met Police's Operation Elveden investigation.

(CD)

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