Maybe he’s made it worth their while to not publish them.
Oh, they are definately holding them hostage. And I think I will be bold enough to say that the girlfriend, herself has been doing some negotiating! Trying to secure all she can for herself. How else could the enquirer know Edwards was going to be at the hotel? The BIG story is that Rielle and the Enquierer are shaking down Mr. Edwards.
If he was smart, he would just come clean to Geraldo Rivera, and take away the power from these people. His political career is over. So, just tell the truth, and apologise.
Fess up John, it is the best thing to do. You already hurt your wife. She deserves the truth, finally.