Retrieved by Pat Darnell | June 3, 2011 | Bryan TX
" ... A youthful, silver-tongued trial lawyer elected senator from North Carolina, Edwards sought the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 2004 and 2008. In 2004, he became Democrat John Kerry's running mate, but the two were defeated by George W Bush, who was running for re-election.
His indictment marks a stunning fall for a man once seen as a contender for the White House. ... "
EXCERPT | " ... The case relies heavily on Andrew Young, a former close aide to Edwards who initially claimed to be the baby's father so the politician could continue his 2008 White House race.
Young later wrote a tell-all book about the affair in which he detailed a costly and elaborate effort to keep it from going public. He has also testified before a North Carolina grand jury.If convicted, Edwards faces up to five years prison and a $US250,000 ($A234,400) fine on the conspiracy charge; up to five years prison and a $US250,000 fine on each count of accepting and receiving illegal campaign contributions; and a maximum of five years prison and a $US250,000 fine on the charge of hiding the alleged illegal donations. (skynews.com.au. Updated: 08:30, Saturday June 4, 2011. LINK) ... "
Edwards admitted to the affair in August 2008, after his campaign had ended, but did not admit to fathering the child until January last year.
" ... 'As this indictment shows, we will not permit candidates for high office to abuse their special ability to access the coffers of their political supporters to circumvent our election laws,' US Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer said in a statement. ... "
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http://www.skynews.com.au/politics/article.aspx?id=621174&vId=2456828&cId=Politics
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