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Chapter & Verse John Edwards' mistress discusses their relationship in forthcoming book

Rielle Hunter writes that Edwards was 'temporarily insane' when he denied paternity of her child.
Edwards trial: prosecutors drop all charges

The U.S. Attorney's office announced that it will not be seeking to reset the trial on any of the counts jurors could not reach a verdict on.
Why the John Edwards prosecution went down in flames

At the outset, the government's election-fraud case against John Edwards appeared open and shut. But vague laws, a shaky star witness, and political overtones all undercut the prosecution.
Edwards trial jurors say evidence wasn't there to convict (+video)

The jury acquitted the former US senator of one count of taking illegal campaign money and a mistrial was declared on five other federal counts.
John Edwards trial jury deliberations continue Monday

The jury of eight men and four women will resume their deliberations in the campaign finance case against the former Democratic presidential contender.
John Edwards trial: Prosecution, defense deliver closing arguments

Jurors are now deliberating to decide whether or not Edwards is guilty of diverting campaign funds to his mistress.
Edwards doesn't testify in campaign finance trial

The former senator's defense rested without putting on John Edwards, accused of illegally funneling money to his mistress.
John Edwards trial: Defense rests without calling former senator or mistress

Defense lawyers concentrated on whether former US Senator John Edwards broke federal campaign finance laws.
Edwards trial: Interior designer testifies about money funneling scheme

Bryan Huffman described receiving checks in excess of federal contribution limits and then passing them on to the campaign.
Edwards trial: Aide's wife breaks down on stand

Cheri Young began to cry when asked why she went along with the cover-up of Edwards' affair.
Edwards trial: aide spent hush money on himself

Andrew Young admitted under cross-examination that he spent much of the million dollars in campaign funds diverted to John Edwards' mistress to build himself a new house.
Edwards aide testifies boss seemed nervous, erratic

Andrew Young continued his testimony Wednesday, saying he was shocked when the candidate denied knowing about the payoffs at the center of the trial.
Aide: Edwards doubted he was father of mistress's child

Andrew Young testified that former Senator John Edwards initially disbelieved he was the father of his mistress' child.
Decoder Wire John Edwards's trial: a cad, or a cad and a felon?

John Edwards' trial turns on whether $1 million from heiress Bunny Mellon and another donor was a bid to influence an election – hence an illegal campaign contribution – or merely an effort to cover up an extramarital affair.
John Edwards on trial over $1 million used to support mistress (+video)

John Edwards faces six criminal counts over the use of $1 million. John Edwards says the donations were gifts. Prosecutors say they were campaign donations.
Opinion: FAMU hazing, Robert Champion: Violent rituals don't make men stronger

They make worse human beings. The hazing death of Florida A&M marching band member Robert Champion proves it. At a historically black college especially, slavery-style abuse shouldn't be a badge of pride.
John Edwards criminal trial set for October

John Edwards let his attorneys do his talking for the 30-minute hearing in which the judge tentatively set October as the month for trial of the campaign finance case brought last month against the former US senator and 2008 presidential candidate.
John Edwards indictment: a case Justice Department can't afford to bungle

The Justice Department's Public Integrity Section mishandled a Ted Stevens case. Now, it's under the microscope as it presses forward with charges against John Edwards.
John Edwards: his path from golden boy to persona non grata in North Carolina

Reports that the US Justice Department is moving ahead with a potential indictment against John Edwards underscore how much his political ascent was dashed on the rocks by an affair, a love child, and, allegedly, a $1 million payoff.
John Edwards may face charges. How much trouble is he in?

Former presidential candidate John Edwards allegedly used campaign funds to hide an affair and an illegitimate child. Will politicians ever learn: It's not the crime but the coverup that can land you in jail?
Top Picks: 'Eliza Doolittle' album, a documentary about Bhutto, Paul Simon's 'So Beautiful or So What,' and more

A self-titled album from English singer Eliza Doolittle, a documentary about Benazir Bhutto, Paul Simon's new album 'So Beautiful or So What,' and more recommendations.
Classic review: Hellhound on His Trail

A fresh and revealing look at the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the hunt for his killer.
In last speech, Martin Luther King Jr. 'not concerned' about early death

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 43 years ago today. In his last sermon, the civil rights leader predicted that African-Americans would get to 'the promised land,' though he acknowledged 'I may not get there with you.'
Best political books of 2010

There have been plenty of political titles this year – from the left and the right. But which were best?
Spotlight: John Cochran

Professor John P. Cochran, author and scholar, discusses the path that brought him to the Austrian school of economic thought.