Justice Wooton Collapses Mid-Argument | Charleston News

Justice Bill Wooton suffered a sudden medical emergency mid-oral arguments in West Virginia’s Supreme Court, forcing an immediate halt to proceedings. Chief Justice Haley Bunn and Justice Kirk Kirkpatrick sprang into action, calling for help as lawyers scrambled to alert emergency services. Wooton, 82 and newly appointed to the bench in 2021, was conscious and conversing with first responders before being rushed to the hospital. The court canceled the rest of the day’s hearings and will reschedule them, underscoring that health always comes first—even in the high-stakes world of judicial proceedings. All eyes are now on Wooton’s recovery as the court braces for logistical challenges ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be13af59d8dcba6d