John Edwards Trial Postponed Due to "Life-Threatening" Heart Condition
by Free Britney at .John Edwards has a life-threatening heart condition, sources confirm to CNN.
The National Enquirer reported New Year's Day that Edwards had sought to delay his trial for criminal corruption, scheduled to begin later this month, due to the condition.
Looks like that was true. Lawyers and a federal judge met in a North Carolina courtroom Friday for a status hearing regarding the pending trial of the former U.S. senator.
Edwards appeared in person at Friday's hearing. The motion for a delay was made under seal, but some details were publicly revealed by the judge in the open hearing.
The criminal trial has been delayed until at least March 26, according to reports.
Judge Catherine Eagles said she's contacted Edwards' cardiologist, who recommended a postponement, saying John is scheduled to undergo surgery next month.
Edwards is charged with six felony and misdemeanor counts related to donations to and payments he allegedly made from his failed 2008 presidential campaign.
He's accused of conspiracy, issuing false statements and violating campaign contribution laws by funneling money to now-infamous mistress Rielle Hunter.
He denies wrongdoing. In a criminal sense. Even he says he's a jerk.
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Comments (9 Total)
IT'S INTERESTING, THAT THIS TYPICAL DEMOCRATIC POLITICIAN, HAS A SERIOUS MEDICAL PROBLEM, RIGHT BEFORE HE IS TO PAY FOR HIS CRIMES.
What an even more sad tragedy that this fate is turning into!
At this time I will decline to offer any unkind words for John Edwards. I am more in favor of a better health picture for him considering the fact that his children have already had to experience the loss of their mother. Hopefully there can be some healing and repairing in the relationships with family members especially Now that Mr. Edwards is in a health crisis. PEACE!!
Oh geez, he is a f u c k ing idiot and nobody needs to feel sh it for this moron. Its karma not heartbreak.
amazing to me how this guy could have been president and look at him now. he has money, good looks, a good family...what a waste. unsure what life with his deceased wife was like (she could have been a nightmare to live with, who knows). however, he could have divorced her and conducted himself with more dignity. i feel for him; he does seem extremly lost in this world.