Was there ever a bigger fall from grace than 2008 Presidential candidate John Edwards? Once touted to have a cabinet position in President Barack Obama’s administration, the last year and a half has been rocky to say the least.
Allegations of an affair with Rielle Hunter and his efforts to cover up the birth of his love child, daughter Frances Quinn, now three years old, have all been part of the media circus. Adding to his troubles, the former North Carolina senator has been under federal grand jury investigation since April 2009 for allegedly using campaign funds to support Hunter, which is in direction violation of campaign rules.
With his grand jury investigation pending, his legal team told him there was a strong chance he could be indicted. Reports say Edwards is an emotional wreck and absolutely depressed over the fear of prison. Over the last year, he’s lost about 20 pounds and has been using alcohol to escape reality. There have also been references to suicide.
Hopefully Edwards can rebuild his reputation and not face prison time, but in case he does, he should know the rules when entering jail. Check out the do’s and don’ts when going into the joint on the next page.
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Don’t Steal
Just because you’re in jail with murderers, rapists and thieves doesn’t mean it’s ok to steal from other inmates. You don’t want to get shived stealing another inmates toothbrush.
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Stay In Your Cell
If an inmate invites you into their cell, don’t go. It’s always good to avoid going into another inmates cell alone, unless you trust that person. It might be an invitation for violence or even sex.
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Stay Clear Of The C.O.’s (Correction Officers)
C.O.’s aren’t your friend, so it would be wise to never be seen being talking to them in private, or talking to them all together.
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Find A Crew
It might seem stupid, but try and make a friend, you never know if you’ll need someone to watch your back.
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Squares
If you never smoked a day in your life, in prison is the place to start, cigarettes are like currency in jail. The more you have, the better off you’ll be.
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Don’t Rat
This is a rule that can be applied on the streets as well as in jail. Not a good thing if you are already in prison and you’re snitching on other inmates.
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Mind Your Own Business
Hear no evil, see no evil and speak no evil, if you see something, keep it to yourself.
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Grow Eyes In The Back Of Your Head
Never get too comfortable, there is always someone out to get you. You may be the coolest guy in the prison, but not everyone likes you.
