The counts will be read in the following order:
Count 2
Illegal Campaign Contributions (maximum 5 years in prison) Edwards is accused of receiving contributions from Rachel “Bunny” Mellon in excess of federal limits in 2007.
Count 3
Illegal Campaign Contributions (maximum 5 years in prison) aximum 5 years in prison) Edwards is accused of receiving contributions from Rachel “Bunny” Mellon in excess of federal limits in 2008.
Count 4
Illegal Campaign Contributions (maximum 5 years in prison) aximum 5 years in prison) Edwards is accused of receiving contributions from Fred Baron in excess of federal limits in 2007.
Count 5
Illegal Campaign Contributions (maximum 5 years in prison) aximum 5 years in prison) Edwards is accused of receiving contributions from Rachel “Bunny” Mellon in excess of federal limits in 2008.
Count 6
False Statements (maximum 5 years in prison) Edwards is accused of hiding hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions from Mellon and Baron causing them to submit inaccurate finance reports to the FEC.
Count 1
Conspiracy (Maximum 5 years in prison) Edwards is accused of conspiring to receive and conceal contributions in excess of federal limits from Baron and Mellon. Prosecutors argue Edwards received $725,000 from Mellon and $200,000 from Baron.
