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About John Edwards

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Johnny Reid "John" Edwards (born June 10, 1953) is an American politician who served one term as U.S. Senator from North Carolina. He was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 2004, and was a candidate for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination through the January primaries, until dropping out, and later endorsing Senator Barack Obama. Full Article

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  1. Former Senator and presidential candidate John Edwards, left, leaves a federal courthouse with attorney Abbe Lowell after a hearing in Greensboro, N.C. , Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Edwards is accused of using about $1 million in undisclosed payments from campaign donors to cover up an... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Former Senator and presidential candidate John Edwards, left, leaves a federal courthouse with attorney Abbe Lowell after a hearing in Greensboro, N.C. , Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Edwards is accused of using about $1 million in undisclosed payments from campaign donors to cover up an...

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  2. Former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate John Edwards arrives at a federal courthouse for an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. , Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Edwards is accused of using about $1 million in undisclosed payments from campaign donors to cover up an affair during his 2008... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate John Edwards arrives at a federal courthouse for an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. , Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Edwards is accused of using about $1 million in undisclosed payments from campaign donors to cover up an affair during his 2008...

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  3. Former U.S. senator and presidential candidate John Edwards makes a brief statement to the press outside of the U.S. District Court after pleading not guilty to six federal criminal felony charges in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in this June 3, 2011 file photo. Edwards has a "serious"... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Former U.S. senator and presidential candidate John Edwards makes a brief statement to the press outside of the U.S. District Court after pleading not guilty to six federal criminal felony charges in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in this June 3, 2011 file photo. Edwards has a "serious"...

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  4. Jim Cooney, lawyer for former presidential candidate John Edwards, leaves the federal courthouse after a hearing in Greensboro, N.C. , Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. The hearing was scheduled a day after lawyers for the former Democratic U.S. senator sought to seal documents describing what they... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Jim Cooney, lawyer for former presidential candidate John Edwards, leaves the federal courthouse after a hearing in Greensboro, N.C. , Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. The hearing was scheduled a day after lawyers for the former Democratic U.S. senator sought to seal documents describing what they...

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  5. Former presidential candidate John Edwards leaves federal court with attorney Jim Cooney, left, following an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. , Thursday, July 14, 2011. A judge has tentatively scheduled an October trial for Edwards. The ex-U.S. senator is charged with six felony counts... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Former presidential candidate John Edwards leaves federal court with attorney Jim Cooney, left, following an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. , Thursday, July 14, 2011. A judge has tentatively scheduled an October trial for Edwards. The ex-U.S. senator is charged with six felony counts...

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  6. Former U.S. senator and presidential candidate John Edwards arrives at federal court for an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. , Thursday, July 14, 2011. Lawyers are trying to reach an agreement on the release of thousands of pages of documents that prosecutors have. They also differ on... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Former U.S. senator and presidential candidate John Edwards arrives at federal court for an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. , Thursday, July 14, 2011. Lawyers are trying to reach an agreement on the release of thousands of pages of documents that prosecutors have. They also differ on...

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  7. Former presidential candidate John Edwards leaves the federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C. , Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to four counts of illegal campaign contributions and charges of conspiracy and making false statements. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Former presidential candidate John Edwards leaves the federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C. , Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to four counts of illegal campaign contributions and charges of conspiracy and making false statements.

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  8. Former presidential candidate John Edwards, right, leaves the federal courthouse with attorney Wade Smith, left, in Greensboro, N.C. , Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to four counts of illegal campaign contributions and charges of conspiracy and making false... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Former presidential candidate John Edwards, right, leaves the federal courthouse with attorney Wade Smith, left, in Greensboro, N.C. , Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to four counts of illegal campaign contributions and charges of conspiracy and making false...

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  9. John Edwards, center, arrives with attorneys Wade Smith, left, and Jim Cooney, right, at the federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C. , Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to four counts of illegal campaign contributions and charges of conspiracy and making false... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    John Edwards, center, arrives with attorneys Wade Smith, left, and Jim Cooney, right, at the federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C. , Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to four counts of illegal campaign contributions and charges of conspiracy and making false...

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  10. WINSTON SALEM, NC - JUNE 3: John Edwards' defense attorney Greg Craig of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom speaks to a crowd of reporters on June 3, 2011 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. A federal grand jury indicted John Edwards, the former senator and presidential candidate, on... Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    WINSTON SALEM, NC - JUNE 3: John Edwards' defense attorney Greg Craig of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom speaks to a crowd of reporters on June 3, 2011 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. A federal grand jury indicted John Edwards, the former senator and presidential candidate, on...

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  11. Former presidential candidate John Edwards is seen with his daughter Cate following a court appearance in Winston-Salem, N.C. , Friday, June 3, 2011. A grand jury indicted the two-time presidential candidate on Friday, accusing him of trying to protect his political ambitions by... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Former presidential candidate John Edwards is seen with his daughter Cate following a court appearance in Winston-Salem, N.C. , Friday, June 3, 2011. A grand jury indicted the two-time presidential candidate on Friday, accusing him of trying to protect his political ambitions by...

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  12. Former presidential candidate John Edwards, center, is seen with his daughter Cate, right, as they peer out of the federal building following a court appearance in Winston-Salem, N.C. , Friday, June 3, 2011. A grand jury indicted the two-time presidential candidate on Friday, accusing... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Former presidential candidate John Edwards, center, is seen with his daughter Cate, right, as they peer out of the federal building following a court appearance in Winston-Salem, N.C. , Friday, June 3, 2011. A grand jury indicted the two-time presidential candidate on Friday, accusing...

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  13. John Edwards enters the Federal Building in downtown Winston-Salem, N.C. on Friday, June 3, 2011. A grand jury indicted the two-time presidential candidate on Friday, accusing him of trying to protect his political ambitions by soliciting and secretly spending more than $925,000 to hide... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    John Edwards enters the Federal Building in downtown Winston-Salem, N.C. on Friday, June 3, 2011. A grand jury indicted the two-time presidential candidate on Friday, accusing him of trying to protect his political ambitions by soliciting and secretly spending more than $925,000 to hide...

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  14. U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards says goodbye to his wife Elizabeth as they leave the Jefferson-Jackson Democratic Party fundraising dinner in Columbia, South Carolina in this April 27, 2007 file photo. Edwards, under criminal investigation for alleged campaign... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards says goodbye to his wife Elizabeth as they leave the Jefferson-Jackson Democratic Party fundraising dinner in Columbia, South Carolina in this April 27, 2007 file photo. Edwards, under criminal investigation for alleged campaign...

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  15. U.S. Presidential candidate John Edwards puts his arm around wife Elizabeth after a news conference addressing Elizabeth's ongoing battle with cancer in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in this March 22, 2007 file photo. Edwards, under criminal investigation for alleged campaign finance law... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    U.S. Presidential candidate John Edwards puts his arm around wife Elizabeth after a news conference addressing Elizabeth's ongoing battle with cancer in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in this March 22, 2007 file photo. Edwards, under criminal investigation for alleged campaign finance law...

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  16. U.S. Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards speaks during an annual conference in St Louis in this July 27, 2007 file photo. Edwards, under criminal investigation for alleged campaign finance law violations to hide an extramarital affair, did not break the law, his attorney said... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    U.S. Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards speaks during an annual conference in St Louis in this July 27, 2007 file photo. Edwards, under criminal investigation for alleged campaign finance law violations to hide an extramarital affair, did not break the law, his attorney said...

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  17. FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2011 file photo, former U.S. Sen. and presidential candidate John Edwards leaves federal court after an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. Edwards has a serious heart condition that will require a medical procedure next month and his illness limits his travel... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2011 file photo, former U.S. Sen. and presidential candidate John Edwards leaves federal court after an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. Edwards has a serious heart condition that will require a medical procedure next month and his illness limits his travel...

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  18. Former U.S. Sen. and presidential candidate John Edwards leaves federal court after an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. , Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Lawyers for Edwards worked Wednesday to undercut the federal government's criminal case against the former presidential candidate before it... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Former U.S. Sen. and presidential candidate John Edwards leaves federal court after an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. , Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Lawyers for Edwards worked Wednesday to undercut the federal government's criminal case against the former presidential candidate before it...

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  19. FILE - In this July 14, 2011 file photo, former presidential candidate John Edwards leaves federal court following an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. Edwards' trial on campaign finance charges has been delayed until January, giving his defense team time it says it needs to comb through more... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    FILE - In this July 14, 2011 file photo, former presidential candidate John Edwards leaves federal court following an appearance in Greensboro, N.C. Edwards' trial on campaign finance charges has been delayed until January, giving his defense team time it says it needs to comb through more...

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  20. UNDATED: In this mug shot released by the U.S. Marshals Service June 15, 2011, Former U.S. Senator John Edwards (D-NC) is seen. Edwards plead not guilty June 3, 2011 to charges of using campaign funds to help hide a mistress and the baby he had with her. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    UNDATED: In this mug shot released by the U.S. Marshals Service June 15, 2011, Former U.S. Senator John Edwards (D-NC) is seen. Edwards plead not guilty June 3, 2011 to charges of using campaign funds to help hide a mistress and the baby he had with her.

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  21. This undated U.S. federal government handout booking image, obtained by Reuters from the U.S. Marshals Service June 15, 2011, shows former Senator John Edwards (D-NC) after his arrest on federal charges. Edwards, a Democratic hopeful for U.S. president in 2008, and earlier the vice... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    This undated U.S. federal government handout booking image, obtained by Reuters from the U.S. Marshals Service June 15, 2011, shows former Senator John Edwards (D-NC) after his arrest on federal charges. Edwards, a Democratic hopeful for U.S. president in 2008, and earlier the vice...

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  22. This combination of two undated photos released by the U.S. Marshals Service, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, show both a straight ahead shot and a profile of former U.S. Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C. , at the time of his arrest. Edwards pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and campaign law... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    This combination of two undated photos released by the U.S. Marshals Service, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, show both a straight ahead shot and a profile of former U.S. Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C. , at the time of his arrest. Edwards pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and campaign law...

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  23. This undated photo released by the U.S. Marshals Service, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, shows former U.S. Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C. , who pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and campaign law violations in early June. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    This undated photo released by the U.S. Marshals Service, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, shows former U.S. Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C. , who pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and campaign law violations in early June.

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  24. Former U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards makes a brief statement to the press outside of the U.S. District Court in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, June 3, 2011. Edwards was indicted Friday for using nearly $1 million in illegal campaign funds to help cover up an... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Former U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards makes a brief statement to the press outside of the U.S. District Court in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, June 3, 2011. Edwards was indicted Friday for using nearly $1 million in illegal campaign funds to help cover up an...

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  25. U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate and former Senator John Edwards (D-NC) campaigns with his wife Elizabeth at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa in this January 1, 2008 file photo. Former U.S. presidential candidate Edwards could be charged as early as June 3, 2011 in a... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate and former Senator John Edwards (D-NC) campaigns with his wife Elizabeth at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa in this January 1, 2008 file photo. Former U.S. presidential candidate Edwards could be charged as early as June 3, 2011 in a...

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Former Senator and presidential candidate John Edwards, left, leaves a federal courthouse with attorney Abbe Lowell after a hearing in Greensboro, N.C. , Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Edwards is accused of using about $1 million in undisclosed payments from campaign donors to cover up an...

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