James Druck was a wealthy lawyer, who specialized in defending insurance companies. [3][4] She is said to be the basis of a character in a Jay McInerney novel. Go to The Post for more details and excerpts. Legal Statement. Rielle Hunter, with child, and former presidential candidate John Edwards. [8], Hunter went to St. John Lutheran School[9] and North Marion High School in Ocala. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. [17][18][6] McInerney also said that he chose to write about her and her friends because he was both "intrigued and appalled" by their behavior. [11][12], According to ABC News, Lisa Druck was a prize-winning equestrian when her father was implicated in the "horse murders" scandal, "an ugly plot to electrocute horses for insurance money". Since 1957, GQ has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond. The book is a fully imagined work of fiction. In August 2008, Edwards admitted … At that time her production company was called R Hunter Films. June 18, 2012— -- Rielle Hunter was John Edwards' last mistress, but not his first or only one, she claims in a revealing tell-all memoir obtained by ABC News. Holoran stated that Hunter's series marked a "tipping point" in the history of web video which "sent the message that online video is a serious medium, ready to contend with traditional media for audiences and ad dollars. Recognition of the innovative nature of the series was given by BusinessWeek magazine, which included one of the episodes in a 2006 feature on new developments in Web video. According to the Associated Press, Edwards' One America Committee paid Midline Groove Productions $100,000 on July 6, 2006, five days after Hunter incorporated the firm in Delaware. “Love does evolve you and encourage you to behave differently. [42][43] The Washington Post reported that Robert Gordon (Hunter's attorney) stated that she had refused to allow a DNA test to establish paternity "now or in the future. "[36] In 2008, Maria Russo, the reviewer of websites for the Los Angeles Times, also mentioned that Hunter had been among the earliest adopters of YouTube for viral marketing purposes, and was the first filmmaker who exploited that venue for political campaign marketing. McInerney described their relationship and Hunter's role as the inspiration for the character in an interview in 2005. https://www.theguardian.com/.../john-edwards-partner-rielle-hunter-split On the other hand, it's not to say that I didn't make use of [pause] … That's why I live in New York. [37], The National Enquirer, a U.S. tabloid, cited claims by an anonymous source that Edwards had engaged in an extramarital affair with Hunter during Edwards's 2008 presidential campaign and that Hunter was pregnant. The affair was apparently a religious experience for Edwards, who adopted some of the New Age terms Hunter often used. McInerney replied, "I'm anticipating some of that kind of speculation, but I'm utterly confident of not having any lawsuits on my hands. "[44] However, Hunter's sister publicly asked Edwards to take a paternity test to determine whether the child was his. RELATED: More book excerpts at People.com. Rielle Hunter is the woman alleged to be having an affair with former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards. Did it happen?" [39] She gave birth to her daughter on February 27, 2008, in Santa Barbara, California, but did not list the child's father's name on the birth certificate. 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