Attorney James Jimmerson said in a court hearing that he learned last month 'of the dire nature of Mr. Adelson's condition, health.'
Philippe Lopez / AFP - Getty Images fileGet breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings.LAS VEGAS — Casino magnate and GOP donor Sheldon Adelson is not in good health and has not been at his company's offices in Las Vegas since around Christmas Day.
Attorney James Jimmerson told the court Monday that he learned last month"of the dire nature of Mr. Adelson's condition, health." The comment from the attorney came when discussing whether Adelson could sit for a deposition in the case. Casino magnate and Republican political contributor Sheldon Adelson stands to be recognized as he attends a ceremony where President Donald Trump is awarding a Presidential Medal of Freedom to his wife Miriam Adelson in the East Room of the White House on Nov. 16, 2018.Adelson is Las Vegas Sands' largest shareholder and regularly participates in the company's earnings calls, but was absent when it reported results on Jan. 23.
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