Former Edwards aide talks about scandal

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Andrew Young, a former aide to John Edwards who was at the center of the politician’s scandal visited Wilmington on Saturday. Young signed copies of his book, “The Politician”, at Barnes and Noble and answered questions from the audience.

Young served as Edwards’s closest and most trusted aide for over ten years and played a key role in covering up the presidential candidate’s sex scandal.

He says he wrote the book to set the record straight – but acknowledges that it also exposes him for his involvement in the scandal as well.

“I think people who have actually read the book, can put themselves in my shoes and kind of understand why I did it,” says Young. “People who haven’t read the book, think I just did it for the money, and I’m not ashamed to admit that. We need money just like everybody else. Our legal bills going up against them are formidable.”

Young also spoke about the many ties John Edwards has to Wilmington – including his frequent retreats to a home on Figure Eight Island.

For the full interview with Young – tune in to Good Morning Carolina on Monday morning beginning at 6.