PITTSBORO, N.C. — A judge wants to put a sex tape of two-time presidential candidate John Edwards “under lock and key,” demanding Friday that a former aide to the pilloried politician turn over the video by next week.
Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones reprimanded Andrew Young during a court hearing for not surrendering the video when deputies went to retrieve it last week. Jones declared that the estranged Edwards confidant could face jail for contempt if he does not relinquish the tape and other items by Wednesday afternoon.
“These items are to be produced and turned over to the court,” Jones said. “The court will put them under lock and key — and under seal — until the lawsuit is resolved.”
Edwards’ former mistress, Rielle Hunter, had won a temporary restraining order against Young that sought the return of what she called a “very private and personal” video she made in 2006. She has also sued Young for invasion of privacy.
The original sex tape is in an Atlanta safety deposit box along with possibly two other copies, according to an affidavit filed by Young on Friday night. The judge has asked for all of the copies Young has.
Young also said another copy has been turned over to the FBI.
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