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The jury in the John Edwards trial said Thursday they had reached a verdict. Reports from the courtroom said the jury had reached a unanimous verdict on at least one count, but there was no word on which count or what they had decided. The former presidential candidate has been charged with six federal counts of allegedly misappropriating campaign funds to cover-up an affair and love child. If he is convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison and a $1.5 million fine. Jurors have been deliberating for nine days.

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