Edwards, mistress still could take witness stand

Associated Press

GREENSBORO, N.C.

Attorneys for John Edwards indicated Tuesday their case was winding down, but they were not yet saying whether they will call to the witness stand the former presidential candidate or his mistress.

Defense attorneys said they would make a decision later Tuesday, but it was not immediately clear when they would make it public.

After testimony ended for the day with the trial still focusing on financial records, Edwards’ team said they had not made a final decision on whether to call Edwards, his older daughter, Cate or his mistress, Rielle Hunter. They also could recall Edwards’ once-close confidant and aide, Andrew Young.

Lead defense lawyer Abbe Lowell said they may call some or all of the remaining potential witnesses.

Edwards is accused of masterminding a plan to use about $1 million from two wealthy donors to hide his pregnant mistress as he ran for the White House in 2008. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to six counts of campaign-finance violations. He faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.