John Edwards sex tape turned over to judge

(HMG) – The video reportedly showing John Edwards and his mistress doing sexy time is now in the hands of a North Carolina judge, who hopefully is wearing gloves. A court battle for possession of the reportedly steamy sex tape featuring the former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards and his mistress Rielle Hunter has experienced a number of twists and turns this past week, with another hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

Andrew Young, a former aide to Edwards was held in contempt and ordered by Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones to produce the tape to the court or face jail time. Young, a former aide to Edwards who has written a tell-all book, has said he found the tape discarded in a home where he and his family lived with Hunter at one time. The North Carolina judge ordered that private security officers accompany Young to the Atlanta safe deposit box where the sex tape was stored. In another round of legal maneuvers, Young’s lawyers managed to have the order for a private security team suspended, as soon as Young retrieved the sex video from the safe deposit box.

Hunter brought the court proceedings against Young and his wife for the return of the sex tape and other property belonging to her in their possession. The court is expected to vacate the order of contempt against Young and his wife during the court hearing this afternoon. Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones will hold on to the tape and other property sought by Hunter, until ownership can be established.

Meanwhile the National Enquirer  reports that Elizabeth Edwards attempted suicide when she discovered that her husband John Edwards had impregnated Hunter.  Reportedly, a friend of the Edwards family told the National Enquirer about Elizabeth’s threat to kill herself during those dark times.  Elizabeth has recently filed for divorce from John.

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