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Ex-aide denies giving out Edwards file

Lawyers deny providing info on alleged sex-tape

Updated: Monday, 25 Jul 2011, 5:56 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 25 Jul 2011, 5:56 PM EDT

RALEIGH, NC (AP) - A lawyer for a former aide to John Edwards denies willfully providing off-limits information to federal prosecutors pursuing criminal charges against the two-time presidential candidate.

The denial was made in a court filing Monday. It comes after lawyers for former Edwards' mistress Rielle Hunter filed a motion seeking a contempt charge against Andrew Young and his wife.

Hunter's lawyers contend the Youngs or their legal team gave prosecutors material from her civil lawsuit, potentially including a deposition of Edwards that has been sealed.

The Youngs' lawyer, Robert Elliot, denied "willfully" giving the files to prosecutors.

Hunter sued the Youngs over possession of a video tape purported to show a sexual encounter between her and Edwards.

Edwards has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging illegal campaign contributions and filings.
 

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