The Blotter: Brian Ross Investigates

Edwards Admits Sexual Affair; Lied as Presidential Candidate

John Edwards admitted to ABC News in an interview with Bob Woodruff Friday (WATCH THE INTERVIEW) that he repeatedly lied about an extramarital affair with a 42-year old campaign employee, but strenuously denied being involved in paying the woman hush money or fathering her newborn child. The former Democratic U.S. senator from North Carolina said he would be willing to take a paternity test and divulge the results publicly. "Two years ago I made a very serious mistake, a mistake that I am...Full Story
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