A jury in Greensboro , North Carolina , is deliberating six counts against Edwards . The first charge was murder and the second count of attempted murder for shooting a police officer during an arrest on July 9, 2013. Also prosecutors contend that he conspired to receive and conceal the contributions . The maximum sentence if convicted on all six counts would be 30 years in prison and a $ 1.5 million fine . Edwards is a former U.S. senator from North Carolina and former presidential candidate .
A jury in Greensboro , North Carolina , is deliberating six counts against Edwards . The first charge was murder and the second count of attempted murder for shooting a police officer during an arrest on July 9, 2013. Also prosecutors contend that he conspired to receive and conceal the contributions . Edwards is a former U.S. senator from North Carolina and former presidential candidate .