John Edwards admits to extramarital affair

In an earlier story Fox had confirmed portion of National Enquirer story on John Edwards meeting sistress.

A former aide to Edward's presidential campaign, Andrew Young, has reportedly said that Edwards is the father of Hunter's child, Frances Quinn. However, in an interview for tonight's edition of Nightline, the former Senator and presidential hopeful also told ABC News' Bob Woodruff that while he has not taken a paternity test, he is not the father of Quinn. Edwards says that their relationship ended too soon based on the birth of the baby on February 27, 2008.

John Edwards has said that the affair began during his recent presidential campaign after Hunter was hired for US$114,000 to produce campaign website documentaries. Hunter traveled across the country and world with Edwards, even on a trip to Africa.

Edwards also said that he told his wife, Elizabeth, and others about the affair as early as 2006.

The National Enquirer reported of the alleged Edwards-Hunter affair in October 2007. However, at that time his campaign staff, Hunter and Edwards himself denounced the reports. "The story is false, it's completely untrue, it's ridiculous," Edwards said. Just 2 weeks ago, Edwards denied yet again any affair between himself and Hunter.

John Edwards was the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee in 2004 and was a contender for this year's Democratic presidential nomination.

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