Attorneys for ex-Edwards aide ask to see sex tape, say it will help in lawsuit defense

Ex-Edwards aide’s lawyers want to see sex tape

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Attorneys for an estranged aide to John Edwards want to watch a tape purportedly showing the former presidential candidate in a sexual encounter with his pregnant mistress.

Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones didn’t not immediately rule on the request Tuesday. Attorneys for former Edwards aide Andrew Young says they should be able to see the tape to defend him against a lawsuit filed by Edwards’ former mistress, Rielle (ree-EHL’) Hunter.

Attorneys for Hunter say she considers it “disturbing” that someone else might have the chance to view the video she describes as private and personal.

Hunter has sued Young for invasion of privacy and sought the return of the videotape. It has been turned over to the court and placed under seal.