US News

John Edwards to fess up paternity?

By April MacIntyre Sep 19, 2009, 19:38 GMT

After the National Enquirer broke the paternity scandal story in 2007 regarding then Presidental candidate hopeful John Edwards and his documentarian-alleged lover Rielle Hunter, the trajectory of news for the ex litigator and one-term Senator has been a downward spiral. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

After the National Enquirer broke the paternity scandal story in 2007 regarding then Presidental candidate hopeful John Edwards and his documentarian-alleged lover Rielle Hunter, the trajectory of news for the ex litigator and one-term Senator has been a downward spiral. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

After the National Enquirer broke the paternity scandal story in 2007 regarding then Presidental candidate hopeful John Edwards and his documentarian-alleged lover Rielle Hunter, the trajectory of news for the ex litigator and one-term Senator has been a downward spiral.

His wife Elizabeth, also an attorney, has had a public battle with cancer and dealing with rumor and facts over her husband's behavior.  Her recent memoir and book tour explicitly detailed the fallout on the Edwards' marital breach of trust.

Now the New York Times has picked up the Enquirer football and are reporting that a federal grand jury in nearby Raleigh is continuing to investigate whether any crimes were committed in connection with campaign laws in an effort to conceal his extramarital affair with Hunter.

The Times claims they have sources who say Edwards is now "considering declaring that he is the father of Ms. Hunter’s 19-month-old daughter, something that he once flatly asserted in a television interview was not possible."

The hold up on the declaration, according to the Times, is John's wife of 32 years, Elizabeth, who according to their sources has "resisted the idea of her husband’s claiming paternity."

Allegedly Hunter has given indication she will move to Edwards' state of North Carolina with her daughter, Frances, from New Jersey.



COMMENT

blog comments powered by Disqus

Latest Headlines in US

Older Talkback

Follow Us

Follow M&C on Pinterest

Search

Custom Search

Also Check Out

Noomi Rapace still loves ex-husband

Noomi Rapace still loves ex-husband
Noomi Rapace still loves her ex-husband, Ola Rapace, though she admits they had an 'explosive' relationship. ... more

JLS: Cross-dressing made us respect women

JLS: Cross-dressing made us respect women
JLS claim cross-dressing made them respect women more because they are impressed with how females move around in high-heeled shoes. ... more

P Diddy tells clubbers he wants to get married

P Diddy tells clubbers he wants to get married
Rapper was guest DJing at a nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... more

Kanye West insists on designer crockery

Kanye West insists on designer crockery
Rapper only uses Hermes plates and gold cutlery. ... more

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do karaoke

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do karaoke
Acting couple have hired a theatre company to help their family sing. ... more

Gordon Ramsay and Will Ferrell injured at soccer

Gordon Ramsay and Will Ferrell injured at soccer
World famous chef and actor leave football pitch in pain. ... more

Khloe Kardashian wants to dip niece in glitter

Khloe Kardashian wants to dip niece in glitter
'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star has been spoiling the unborn baby with clothing. ... more

Robert Pattinson: 'I ran out of ideas with 'Twilight'

Robert Pattinson: I ran out of ideas with Twilight
Star admits he was tired of acting for a teen audience. ... more

Kelly Clarkson: 'I am not Beyonce'

Kelly Clarkson: I am not Beyonce
Original 'American Idol' winner refuses to wear uncomfortable high heels. ... more

Cynthia Nixon marries Christine Marinoni

Cynthia Nixon marries Christine Marinoni
'Sex and the City' actress tied the knot three years after getting engaged. ... more