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Edwin Edwards served four terms as a Democratic governor in the 1970s, '80s and
'90s. He married Trina in July 2011, shortly after his release from federal prison for his role in a bribery and extortion scheme to rig riverboat casino licenses during his fourth term, which ended in 1996. Trina, who went by Trina Grimes Scott at the time, began writing him letters while he was in prison and visited him regularly. She is Edwards' third wife. Edwards also served in Congress and was known for his charisma in politics. Despite his link to a Korean rice scandal early in his congressional career, he was known for being able to broker deals between rural and urban interests. He was last elected governor in 1991, when he defeated former Ku Klux Klan wizard David Duke in a landslide. "The Governor's Wife" is the latest in a string of Louisiana-set reality shows that include A&E's "Duck Dynasty," History's "Swamp People" and CMT's "Bayou Billionaires." It premieres Feb. 27 at 9 p.m. CST. ___ Online:
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