Estranged aide to John Edwards reaches movie deal

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – A former aide to John Edwards says a book
on the two-time presidential candidate’s downfall will be developed
into a movie.

Andrew Young said Thursday that he has reached a deal with
writer and producer Aaron Sorkin. He declined to discuss the terms
of the agreement.

Young’s book, “The Politician,” detailed how he helped hide
Edwards’ mistress during the candidate’s second campaign for the
White House. Edwards has since admitted that he fathered a child
with Rielle Hunter. He and his wife are now separated.

Sorkin was the writer of the play “A Few Good Men” and the
television series “The West Wing.” Young said that experience
makes him the perfect person to develop a movie.

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