North Carolina TV Station Airs Voicemail Tying John Edwards To Affair Coverup

(By Mark Joyella, Mediaite) - North Carolina television station WTVD-TV has obtained voicemail messages “purportedly left by John Edwards” that a former aide says prove Edwards orchestrated the cover up his affair with campaign worker Rielle Hunter. The recordings were turned over to a federal grand jury that’s investigating the former senator and presidential candidate.

Edwards has admitted to having an affair with Hunter and fathering a daughter with her. The affair began during Edwards’ presidential campaign in 2006. Hunter worked for Edwards’ political action committee, shooting behind-the-scenes video as the Democrat prepared to launch his White House campaign.