Breaking: Why John Edwards Walked

The jury in the John Edwards campaign-finance trial found him not guilty on one count… VERDICT May 31, 2012 Why John Edwards Walked The jury in the John Edwards campaign-finance trial found him not guilty on one count. Chuck Burton / AP Photo Former presidential candidate John Edwards is free to go: the deadlocked jury in his campaign-finance trial has found him not guilty on just one of a six-count federal indictment, triggering a mistrial on the other five. The Daily Beast’s Diane Dimond reports from the stunned courtroom on the shrewd defense strategy that ultimately split the jury. Plus, Edwards’s “beaming” smile when he heard the news—and what’s next for the disgraced ex-senator. Read the rest of this article on The Daily Beast GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You’ll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast’s diverse group of contributors. GET The Yes List Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast.

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