John Edwards' mugshot released

Cheese! That is one toothy grin former senator and presidential hopeful John Edwards flashed in his mugshot as he faces charges of conspiracy, illegal campaign contributions and false statements. The US Marshals Service released the image today.

Edwards is accused of spending nearly $1 million in campaign funds in 2008 to hide evidence of his relationship with former campaign videographer Rielle Hunter and the existence of the daughter they produced in that affair.

If convicted, Edwards, who has pleaded not guilty, could be sentenced to a maximum in five years in jail and receive a maximum fine of $250,000 per charge.

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