Geoff Webster

In 2003 the deputy editor of the News of the World, Rebekah Brooks, was appointed editor of the Sun newspaper. Shortly after arriving Brooks moved Webster from his job as associate editor/head of pictures at the News of the World, appointing him associate editor at the Sun, effectively making him "third in command" on the paper. Webster was promoted to joint deputy editor of the Sun, along with Simon Cosyns, when David Dinsmore replaced Brooks as editor in 2009. == Criminal charges ==

Webster was arrested and charged with conspiring to commit misconduct in a public office Webster was supported by several colleagues, and his wife, when he appeared in court. He pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey and was given unconditional bail. == See also ==