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Edwards jury reaches verdict

Edwards jury reaches verdict

Thu, May 31, 2012 - 2:46 PM

The jury in the John Edwards trial has reached a verdict after nine days of deliberations.

Edwards, a former Democratic U.S. senator and presidential nominee, was charged with accepting illegal campaign contributions, falsifying documents and conspiring to receive and conceal the contributions.

The charges carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a $1.5 million fine. (CNN)

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