John Edwards does not have to prove anything. The burden of proof lies entirely with the Government. As hamstrung as the defense was by the Judge's restrictions on its witnesses, it still was able to bring out that Andrew Young had a motive to testify falsely and raise some doubt about whether the funds were campaign contributions and his intent.

The Judge did not let Edwards play the FEC hearing tape. The Government last night filed an objection to its request, stating it didn't mean what the defense said it meant, and provided the transcript. They argued this morning and the Judge refused to allow Edwards to introduce it.

Some stipulations were reached regarding Andrew Young's use of the money, Rielle Hunter's conception date and Andrew Young's possession of the sex tape. The latter stipulation was that Young had the tape in his possession and wanted to sell it but did not.

The most critical factor now is how the Judge instructs the jury.

Update on stipulations: The AP reports:

Jurors were also read a stipulation about a sex tape the Youngs had, purportedly showing Edwards and a pregnant Hunter. Jurors were told Andrew Young considered selling the tape, and during his last personal encounter with Edwards on a rural North Carolina road, he told Edwards he had the tape.

[Jurors] got a detailed report Wednesday about Hunter’s medical histor