Unlike Wonkette, I pray for Justice Roberts quick recovery. It appears the seizure he suffered earlier was a benign one:
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts suffered what doctors are describing as a "benign idiopathic seizure," causing him to fall Monday at his summer home in Maine.
~~~Roberts was "alert" upon arrival at the hospital, and endured several hours of exams, Arberg said. He is said to have "fully recovered."
Candice Davis, an EMT with St. George Rescue Squad who drove Roberts in the ambulance, told WPFO-TV that Roberts may have hit his head when he fell off a boat ramp, but he had no obvious physical injuries and was alert and conscious the whole time.
~~~A benign idiopathic seizure means the episode appears to be harmless and "of no known cause." Steven Garner of New York Methodist Hospital said if Roberts has a previous history of seizures, Monday’s incident may be less serious than a newly-emerging problem.
"We just may have a malfunction in the circuits, the way that brain cells talk to one another," said Garner, who did not examine Roberts. Garner said taking medication, drinking alcohol or certain periods of stress can all bring on seizures.
According to Arberg, Roberts had a similar episode in 1993. The White House described the January 1993 episode as an "isolated, idiosyncratic seizure." In 2001, Roberts described his health as "excellent," according to Senate Judiciary Committee records.
Great news!
SCOTUSblog UPDATE: At 6:40 p.m., the Supreme Court issued the following statement:
“Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., took a fall about 2 p.m. today near his summer home in Maine after suffering what doctors describe as a benign idiopathic seizure. He experienced minor scrapes in the fall. The Chief Justice is fully recovered from the incident. He was taken by ambulance to Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport, Maine, where he underwent a thorough neurological evaluation, which revealed no cause for concern. He will remain overnight at the medical center as a precaution. The Chief Justice experienced a similar event in 1993.
Glad to see he is okay and yes, sending up prayers!!
I tell you that this really had me worried I hope with all my heart he is ok.
Especially after the chilling remarks of Senator Schumer and those of the traitor Arlen Specter regarding Robert’s confirmation.
One of the reasons President Bush choose Roberts as the Chief Justice is that he expected him to serve on the court for decades.
And we all know we’re unlikely to get any more Supreme Court Justices confirmed by THIS Senate.
Good News: Chief Justice Roberts left the hospital this morning and appears to be diong very well.