Jackson move to Mayo could point to complications

Published July 28, 2012 4:00am ET



CHICAGO (AP) — Jesse Jackson Jr.’s transfer to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota could indicate a complicating physical illness arose during the Illinois congressman’s treatment for depression, several experts in psychiatric care said Saturday.

The Chicago Democrat has been on a secretive leave of absence for nearly seven weeks, during which his office has released only occasional snippets of information, including that he was undergoing treatment for a “mood disorder” at an undisclosed location.

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