John Edwards Admits Paternity of Frances Quinn Hunter

In an announcement on NBC’s “Today” on Thursday morning, John Edwards publicly confessed that he is indeed the biological father of Frances Quinn Hunter.

The politician released the following statement exclusively to NBC News:

“I am Quinn’s father. I will do everything in my power to provide her with the love and support she deserves. I have been able to spend time with her during the past year and trust that future efforts to show her the love and affection she deserves can be done privately and in peace.