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Chief Justice John Roberts Quitting? Um, No

Gossip site RadarOnline spreads rumor, then retracts

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 4, 2010 12:59 PM CST | Updated Mar 4, 2010 1:30 PM CST

(Newser) – RadarOnline briefly tantalized readers with a juicy rumor saying Chief Justice John Roberts was "seriously considering" resigning for "personal reasons." It then posted an update declaring that he was staying on the court. The original didn't have any sourcing or specifics. The Huffington Post weighed in by citing a previous article in Time magazine speculating that Roberts has epilepsy.

In this Nov. 16, 2007, file photo, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts pauses during a speech in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

In this Sept. 13, 2005 file photo, Judge John G. Roberts testifies on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

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brutaltruth

Mar 5, 2010 2:25 AM CST

This kind of "journalism" demonstrates the wishful thinking of the liberal, elitist press. It must gall them to have such a brilliant, constitutional jurist on the Nation's highest court. His appointment was one of the few high points of Bush's presidency.

Derni

Mar 4, 2010 11:10 PM CST

We could only hope he leaves-please do..

cornelison

Mar 4, 2010 9:01 PM CST

It's preferable to see him healthy & leaving The Supreme Court.

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