/tags/john-edwards John Edwards en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:07:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2012-06-13/justice-department-is-dropping-case-against-edwards The decision comes after a jury was unable to reach a verdict in an earlier trial. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:07:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2012-06-13/justice-department-is-dropping-case-against-edwards Carrie Johnson /npr-news/npr-news/2012-06-01/edwards-verdict-a-case-of-campaign-law-confusion From the day a grand jury indicted former Sen. John Edwards on six felony charges nearly one year ago, the case drew jeers from election lawyers and government watchdogs. After a mistrial on most counts, the jury foreman says Congress should clarify campaign laws that were at the heart of the case. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:19:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2012-06-01/edwards-verdict-a-case-of-campaign-law-confusion Carrie Johnson /npr-news/2012-06-01/john-edwards-once-more-with-or-without-feeling-he-takes-full-responsibility Yesterday, John Edwards became the latest political figure to talk about taking full responsibility for his actions without explaining much about what that might entail. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:44:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-06-01/john-edwards-once-more-with-or-without-feeling-he-takes-full-responsibility Linda Holmes /2012-05-31/ethics-group-head-on-edwards-verdict A jury found former Democratic Sen. John Edwards not guilty on one count of campaign finance fraud and was deadlocked on five other counts. The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, D.C., filed an amicus brief in the Edwards corruption case, asking that it be thrown out. Melanie Sloan, executive director of the group, offers her insight. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:57:41 GMT /2012-05-31/ethics-group-head-on-edwards-verdict /npr-news/2012-05-31/john-edwards-walks-but-his-trial-is-a-warning-to-politicians At first blush, the trial looks like it might do little to deter politicians from getting money from supporters and, with some sleight of hand, spend it on practically anything. While the verdict was clearly a loss for prosecutors, analysts believe it wasn't a total loss for campaign finance law. Thu, 31 May 2012 22:36:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-31/john-edwards-walks-but-his-trial-is-a-warning-to-politicians Frank James /2012-05-31/mistrial-declared-in-john-edwards-corruption-case The jury has reached a not guilty verdict on one of the counts in the John Edwards corruption case. It was deadlocked on the other five counts and the judge declared a mistrial. Melissa Block talks to Jeff Tiberii of North Carolina Public Radio. Thu, 31 May 2012 22:29:00 GMT /2012-05-31/mistrial-declared-in-john-edwards-corruption-case /npr-news/npr-news/2012-05-31/when-the-jury-becomes-the-story At the trial of John Edwards on Thursday, attention turned to the actual jury and its verdict. It was a switch from earlier days, when alternates dubbed the "giggle gang" stole the show. Their actions were relatively benign, but there is precedent for shenanigans in the jury pool at U.S. trials. Thu, 31 May 2012 20:11:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2012-05-31/when-the-jury-becomes-the-story Carrie Johnson /npr-news/2012-05-31/edwards-not-guilty-on-one-charge-mistrial-declared-on-other-counts Prosecutors must now decide whether to retry Edwards on the other five charges. Thu, 31 May 2012 18:35:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-31/edwards-not-guilty-on-one-charge-mistrial-declared-on-other-counts Eyder Peralta /2012-05-30/top-stories-romney-gets-delegates-for-nomination-war-criminal-gets-50-years Top stories include Mitt Romney wins enough delegates to secure GOP presidential nomination; Liberian war criminal Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years in prison. Wed, 30 May 2012 12:22:00 GMT /2012-05-30/top-stories-romney-gets-delegates-for-nomination-war-criminal-gets-50-years Korva Coleman /2012-05-22/top-stories-private-rocket-launched-into-space-checking-irans-nuclear-program Top stories include a private rocket is launched into space, carrying supplies for the international space station; the International Atomic Energy Agency says a tentative deal was struck permitting inspectors to review Iran's nuclear program. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:21:00 GMT /2012-05-22/top-stories-private-rocket-launched-into-space-checking-irans-nuclear-program Korva Coleman