Mr. Young made contradictory statements and acknowledged keeping much of the money meant to hide Ms. Hunter.

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They also argued that former Edwards aide Andrew Young used the money for his own gain and to pay for Hunter's medical expenses to hide the affair from Edwards' wife.

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They also argued that former Edwards aide Andrew Young, the government's star witness, used the contributions for his own gain and to pay for Hunter's medical expenses to hide the affair from Edwards' wife.

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