TheBBCis not hiding evidence about the conduct of disgraced presenterHuw Edwards, according to director general Tim Davie.
He resigned in April 2024 citing medical reasons.
On Wednesday, Edwards pleaded guilty to fresh charges of being in possession of indecent images of children.
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He said the BBC had not ruled out efforts to claw back Edwards pay and block his pension.
He said it would be very difficult but well look at all options.
On the child abuse image charges detailed this week, Davie said: We were very shocked.
The police came to us and gave us information that they had arrested Mr Edwards.
Davie continued: Another factor at this point was very significant duty of care considerations.
Publish the Edwards investigation, one long-serving employee demanded.
What else are they hiding?
Why did it take so long?
In a way thats disappointing because it was quite a stressful thing to go through.
It was all a big ordeal.