Jurors: Evidence elusive in Edwards case
Several jurors in the John Edwards corruption case said Friday that they thought the two-time Democratic presidential hopeful was a liar.
Several jurors in the John Edwards corruption case said Friday that they thought the two-time Democratic presidential hopeful was a liar.
The Justice Department is determining how to proceed with the corruption case, which ended in an acquittal and mistrial Thursday.
Edwards not guilty on 1 of 6 counts in campaign fraud. A mistrial has been declared on the other five counts.
The federal judge has declared a mistrial, reports CBS. He was charged with accepting illegal campaign contributions, falsifying documents and conspiring to receive and conceal the contributions.
Jurors began their sixth day of deliberations Friday in the corruption trial of John Edwards.
Edwards is charged with falsifying documents, taking illegal contributions, conspiracy
The jury convening in Greensboro, North Carolina, was dismissed for the day around 3:30 p.m. Friday.
The jury was being read instructions in advance of commencing its deliberations.
The defense team for John Edwards rested its case Wednesday without calling the former Democratic presidential candidate’s ex-mistress to testify at his corruption trial.
Edwards’ lawyers have not yet made a decision whether to put the former presidential candidate on the stand
Edwards faces six felony charges; he has pleaded not guilty
Edwards is facing six felony charges over allegedly taking illegal campaign contributions, conspiracy and making false statements.
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