U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey Collapses While Giving Speech

Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey collapsed last evening while delivering a speech to a prominent legal group and was rushed to George Washington University Hospital.

Mukasey remained at the hospital overnight for observation but a Justice Department spokesman said Mukasey had strong vital signs and was “in good spirits” after the incident, which occurred at an annual Federalist Society gathering, reports the Washington Post.