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Breaking: Edwards admits paternity
posted at 2010-01-21 07:41 | Last modified 2010-01-21 07:51
In a statement released to NBC's Today Show this morning, John Edwards admitted he's the father of Rielle Hunter's daughter, Quinn.
"I am Quinn's father. 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.
"It was wrong to deny she was my daughter. It was wrong for me ever to deny she was my daughter and hopefully one day, when she understands, she will forgive me. I've been providing support for Quinn, and have reached an agreement with her mother to continue providing support in the future.
"To all those I have disappointed and hurt, these words will never be enough. But I am truly sorry."
NBC is also reporting that Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, have separated.
RadarOnline reports Edwards wanted to get the admission out there before a book by his former aide Andrew Young hits the shelves. More here.
UPDATE: More from Charlotte Observer, CNN, -- and finally, NBC gets it posted, too.
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