His doctor said former presidential candidate John Edwards has a serious heart problem requiring a medical procedure next month, and the limits of his visit, including one case in court as soon as possible campaign violations, the judge postponed the trial.
Federal Judge Catherine Eagles did not disclose the nature of the disease Friday, Edwards, or what is the procedure I needed. However, the presidential candidate has said twice, "three episodes" and said that his condition can be fatal if not treated.
Wrote a cardiologist in 58-year-old former senator of North Carolina, two letters on the condition of the Eagles, who talked about during a hearing to consider whether the trial of six felonies and misdemeanors should begin this month. The Eagles said jury selection will now begin March 26 at the earliest possible time.
The Eagles Edwards is taking the drug, and is scheduled for surgery in February, which will take several days to recover. It does not describe what the episodes in question or in the case of the need for detection arteries or other treatments are common. Has been retained on the letters from the doctor and other medical records under seal by the court.
"The public has an interest in a speedy trial," said the Eagles on the bench. "Usually I will try to deal with something like that, but it is clear that there are some restrictions imposed on Mr. Edwards, because of health problems are real and serious."
His doctor recommended not to drive or ride, but at the request of Judge Edwards was in court. It appears that there may be no outward signs of this disease, although they were not quick smile or the usual bounce in your step.
Has already been twice postponed the trial, including the extension granted to Edwards to attend his eldest daughter's wedding.
Prosecutors did not rule on whether the judge should delay granting the health of the accused, but said they were willing to try to Edwards. He is accused of hiding nearly $ 1 million in cash and checks from wealthy donors used to help hide his mistress pregnant in 2008 working in the White House.
The Edwards legal team and speakers silent about his condition since the diagnosis last month, low repeated requests for comment on his condition, even after the hearing.
Known for being telegenic Edwards entered the federal court, usually through the public entrance, where a group of journalists and camera mount. But on Friday, has taken steps to get away unnoticed one. The court security officer said that he has entered and exited the back door.
Two years ago, Edwards admitted that she had a child born to her former lover. Has always denied the girl, Frances Quinn Hunter, was to him, even after he admitted cheating on his wife with the child's mother, Rielle Hunter. Been employed by a fisherman in 2008, the Edwards campaign "to gain access to the White House behind the scenes shoot video of it.
The recognition of Edwards before the publication of a former aide Andrew Young. The book describes how it works to hide the paternity Edwards help of his assistant marriage.
Shortly before the presidential election of 2008 began, Young stepped forward to say that he - not Edwards - was the father of the child. But there were doubts at the time was a loyal aide with the fall of the President.
The baby was born in mid-2007, while Edwards was a candidate for the White House, and the time it was renewed their vows after 30 years of marriage.
In early 2010, Edwards publicly admitted paternity of Hunter, friends, and revealed that he and his wife, Elizabeth, were separated. The first diagnosis she died in December 2010 for the detection of breast cancer is curable in 2004, the day after the Democratic nomination, John Edwards, including the candidate for vice president lost to George W. Bush.
Edwards and the law of the high school loved ones who married a few days after the entry bar exam together in the summer of 1977. They had four children, including his son, who died at the age of 16 years. Although the couple had separated, John Edwards was at his side throughout the day while his health deteriorated. He did not speak at his funeral.
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