Edwards Hearing Delayed

John Edwards can’t hide from his legal trouble, but he can push it back until next week. A federal grand jury won’t meet this week to decide whether to indict the former presidential candidate for breaking campaign-finance laws. It’s unclear what’s behind the delay, but Edwards and his attorney, former White House counsel Greg Craig, are said to be trying to negotiate a plea bargain. Meanwhile, Edwards has raised eyebrows with his visit to Rachel “Bunny” Mellon last week—an unusual step because she’s been interviewed by federal agents in connection with the case, after her donations were reportedly used to help cover up Edwards’ affair and child with Rielle Hunter.