Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress
By MICHAEL BIESECKERBy MICHAEL BIESECKER, Associated Press?
?John Edwards arrives at a federal courthouse for histrial on charges of campaign corruption in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to six counts related to campaign finance violations over nearly $1 million from two wealthy donors used to help hide the Democrat's pregnant mistress as he sought the White House in 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
John Edwards arrives at a federal courthouse for histrial on charges of campaign corruption in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to six counts related to campaign finance violations over nearly $1 million from two wealthy donors used to help hide the Democrat's pregnant mistress as he sought the White House in 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
John Edwards, center, and his mother Bobbie Edwards, right, and his father Wallace Edwards, left, arrive at a federal courthouse for John Edwards' trial on charges of campaign corruption in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to six counts retlated to campaign finance violations over nearly $1 million from two wealthy donors used to help hide the Democrat's pregnant mistress as he sought the White House in 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Former presidential candidate and Sen. John Edwards, right, arrives at a federal courthouse with his father Wallace Edwards in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to six counts related to campaign finance violations over nearly $1 million from two wealthy donors used to help hide the Democrat's pregnant mistress as he sought the White House in 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
John Edwards arrives at a federal courthouse for his trial on charges of campaign corruption in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to six counts related to campaign finance violations over nearly $1 million from two wealthy donors used to help hide the Democrat's pregnant mistress as he sought the White House in 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Former presidential candidate and Sen. John Edwards, center, arrives at a federal courthouse with his parents Wallace and Bobbie Edwards, right, in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to six counts related to campaign finance violations over nearly $1 million from two wealthy donors used to help hide the Democrat's pregnant mistress as he sought the White House in 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) ? John Edwards' defense team has rested their case without the former presidential candidate or his mistress taking the witness stand.
Edwards' defense team rested Wednesday morning.
Some court watchers had expected the former U.S. senator and trial lawyer to testify in his own defense. The move signals the defense believes it has already proven its case.
Putting Edwards on the stand would have exposed him to withering cross-examination about his past lies and personal failings.
Edwards has pleaded not guilty to six counts of campaign finance violations. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
Associated Press
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