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Gov. Justice Recovering From Gallbladder Surgery

A picture of Governor Jim Justice wearing a grey suit and red tie.
Gov. Jim Justice said what they found in the latest corrections crisis incident, "wasn't pretty".
W.Va. Governor's Office

Gov. Jim Justice underwent routine and successful gallbladder removal surgery Monday afternoon. Despite never having gallbladder issues before, he had a sudden flare-up last Thursday evening. After consultation with his doctors, they recommended it be removed. 

According to a statement from the governor’s office, Justice is currently resting well.

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