John Edwards Finally Admits He IS The Father Of Quinn With Rielle Hunter

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This morning it was reported on The Today Show that, John Edwards, two-time former Democratic presidential candidate, is finally admitting that he is the father of Quinn, a 2-year-old girl with his former mistress, Rielle Hunter.

Attorneys for Edwards say he’s been providing financial support for Quinn for close to a year and has recently signed a child-support agreement with Rielle.

Edwards wrote a statement to NBC saying:

“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 for me ever to deny she was my daughter and hopefully one day, when she understands, she will forgive me. I have been providing financial 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.”

His wife Elizabeth Edwards, 60, who is battling incurable breast cancer, learned last summer that Quinn is her husband’s child.