John Edwards insisted on `` minimal '' impact on his youngest kids , source says . After initially saying Edwards had to agree to plead guilty to a felony in earlier discussions , CNN is told prosecutors last week offered for him instead to plead guilty to some misdemeanors . Comment: Ex-candidate indicted on charges of breaking campaign finance laws .
John Edwards insisted on `` minimal '' impact on his youngest kids , source says . Comment: Ex-candidate indicted on charges of breaking campaign finance laws .