Former presidential candidate John Edwards was accused of funneling nearly $1 million in donor contributions to support his pregnant mistress and criminally charged with a campaign finance violation. Here's how the case played out.

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GREENSBORO, NC - MAY 31: Former U.S. Sen. John Edwards exits the federal court May 31, 2012 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Edwards was acquitted on one count and a mistrial was declared on the five other counts after nine-days of jury deliberations in his corruption trial. (Photo by Sara D. Davis/Getty Images)
Former US Sen. John Edwards exits the federal court May 31, 2012 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Sara D.
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