NEW : Edwards `` has repeatedly admitted to his sins '' but committed no crime , lawyers say . Justice Department says it wo n't re-try John Edwards . The ex-Democratic presidential candidate was accused of campaign finance violations . Prosecutors argued that Edwards took $ 925,000 from two high-powered donors to pay for Hunter 's living and medical expenses , travel and other costs to keep her out of sight while he sought the presidency -- contributions that amounted to illegal , undisclosed campaign donations . He is scheduled for a new trial in September.
NEW : Edwards `` has repeatedly admitted to his sins '' but committed no crime , lawyers say . Justice Department says it wo n't re-try John Edwards . The ex-Democratic presidential candidate was accused of campaign finance violations . He is scheduled for a new trial in September.