"PA Media Ex-Labour councillor Oliver Steadman has appeared in court facing a charge of blackmail in connection with the alleged 'honeytrap' plot targeting men involved in Westminster politics last year. Mr Steadman, 28, was arrested in June 2024 and later charged with one count of blackmailing then Conservative MP William Wragg in order to get the telephone numbers of up to 12 individuals."
"He has also been charged with five communications offences including four relating to the sending of "alleged unsolicited indecent images". Prosecutor Vincent Scully said the charges, which span 8 October 2023 to 31 March 2024, were all linked. Steadman spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the hearing. He has been granted unconditional bail and is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on 1 December."
Oliver Steadman, 28, faces a blackmail charge and multiple communications offences linked to an alleged 'honeytrap' plot targeting men in Westminster politics. He was arrested in June 2024 and charged with one count of blackmailing then Conservative MP William Wragg to obtain telephone numbers of up to 12 individuals. He faces five communications offences, including four concerning the sending of alleged unsolicited indecent images, with charges spanning 8 October 2023 to 31 March 2024. Steadman confirmed only his name, date of birth and address at his hearing, was granted unconditional bail and is due at Southwark Crown Court on 1 December. He was suspended by Labour, resigned his Islington council seat, and the party investigation is paused pending legal proceedings.
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