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The jury in ex-presidential candidate John Edwards' trial has been sent to resume deliberations after reaching a verdict on only one of six charges.The jury in ex-presidential candidate John Edwards' trial has been sent to resume deliberations after reaching a verdict on only one of six charges.
The panel in Greensboro, North Carolina appears deadlocked on most counts, after about nine days of deliberations.The panel in Greensboro, North Carolina appears deadlocked on most counts, after about nine days of deliberations.
Mr Edwards, 58, denies using donor funds to hide his mistress' pregnancy during his 2008 run for the presidency.Mr Edwards, 58, denies using donor funds to hide his mistress' pregnancy during his 2008 run for the presidency.
The former senator faces up to 30 years in prison and $1.5m (£945,000) in fines if convicted of all charges.The former senator faces up to 30 years in prison and $1.5m (£945,000) in fines if convicted of all charges.
To prove him guilty, prosecutors must show he knew about the money used in the cover-up, and also that he knew he was violating the law.To prove him guilty, prosecutors must show he knew about the money used in the cover-up, and also that he knew he was violating the law.
Courtroom confusion
The jury has reached a verdict on count three of the indictment against Mr Edwards.The jury has reached a verdict on count three of the indictment against Mr Edwards.
The charge is said to relate to illegal campaign funds from a wealthy donor, heiress Rachel "Bunny" Mellon. It is not known what verdict the jury reached on that count.The charge is said to relate to illegal campaign funds from a wealthy donor, heiress Rachel "Bunny" Mellon. It is not known what verdict the jury reached on that count.
The judge told the jury she had understood the panel had reached a verdict on all counts, and the jury foreman said no. The judge called a five minute recess once it was clear the jury was still undecided on several counts.
She called a five-minute recess and sent the jury back for further deliberation. "I was obviously under the impression you had reached a verdict on all six counts," Judge Catherine Eagles said.
She apologised to the jury for calling them into court, before sending them back to continue weighing the charges.
Journalists scrambled to and from the courthouse amid all the confusion.Journalists scrambled to and from the courthouse amid all the confusion.
Mr Edwards' defence team indicated they would like to hear the verdict on the third count and declare a mistrial on all other counts. Mr Edwards, who appeared in court for the verdict, seemed at ease and was smiling at members of his family.
His defence team indicated they would like to hear the verdict on the third count and declare a mistrial on all other counts.
Two years ago, the former senator admitted he had fathered a child with then-mistress Rielle Hunter in 2007.Two years ago, the former senator admitted he had fathered a child with then-mistress Rielle Hunter in 2007.
An Edwards aide, Andrew Young, claimed paternity of the child to help his boss.An Edwards aide, Andrew Young, claimed paternity of the child to help his boss.
At the time, Mr Edwards' wife, Elizabeth, was fighting breast cancer. She died in December 2010, having separated from her husband after he acknowledged paternity of Ms Hunter's child.At the time, Mr Edwards' wife, Elizabeth, was fighting breast cancer. She died in December 2010, having separated from her husband after he acknowledged paternity of Ms Hunter's child.
Mr Edwards denied knowledge of the money, which paid for private jets, hotels and medical care for Ms Hunter, a videographer.Mr Edwards denied knowledge of the money, which paid for private jets, hotels and medical care for Ms Hunter, a videographer.