After learning how much was lacking in John Edwards — lack of character, lack of what we need in a leader and, more personally, in a husband and father, lack of a certain kind of humanity — his criminal trial came down to a lack of evidence.
We're in the second week of John Edwards' trial, in which he faces up to 30 years in jail and a $1.5 million fine for allegedly violating federal campaign finance laws, and there are some interesting updates from the testimony of Cheri Young.
John Edwards' trial over alleged campaign finance law violations continues, and there are continued twists and turns with which to keep us both horrified and entertained. But let's take a step back. What does this trial, and its lead-up, say about women?
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