Oliver Steadman Charged with Blackmail and Communications Offenses
Charged with blackmail and communications offenses linked to unsolicited indecent WhatsApp messages sent to parliamentary network contacts between late 2023 and early 2024.
Faces one blackmail charge for demanding contact numbers from up to 12 individuals and five communications offenses for sending indecent images to five victims.
Malcolm McHaffie of Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime Division announced the charges.
Prosecution warns against sharing online info that could prejudice the case.
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