WV State Supreme Court says a Justice was taken to a hospital

Bill Wooten

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia State Supreme Court says a Justice was taken to a hospital after experiencing a medical incident during the first day of arguments in the fall term.

According to a press release, first responders were called in to assist Justice Bill Wooton, a Beckley native, during oral arguments this morning.

The press release said Justice Wooton was active and alert while being treated and was taken to a local hospital.

Wooton has been on the bench since 2021.

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