For the first time, former presidential candidate and North Carolina Senator John Edwards is admitting that he is the father of a 2-year-old daughter conceived with former mistress Rielle Hunter, a one-time videographer for his campaign.
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Edwards’ attorney released a statement to NBC’s The TODAY Show this morning.
“I will do everything in my power to provide her with the love and support she deserves…..I have been able to spend time with her during the past year and trust that future efforts to show her the love and affection she deserves can be done privately and in peace.”
NBC is also reporting that Edwards and his long-suffering, cancer-stricken wife Elizabeth have separated.
Harrison Hickman, Edwards’ close friend and personal advisor, spoke to NBC’s Lisa Myers on Edwards’ behalf.
“The senator wants to say, first of all, that he is the father of Quinn,” Hickman said. “Secondly, he wants people to know that he has provided for her and will continue to provide for her, as he should, both financially and emotionally.”