Aug. 10, 2012 —
Morehead chiropractor Dr. James K. Hanlon, 61, consented to a 24-month diversion Wednesday in the misdemeanor sexual abuse case brought against him by a former patient.
“Dr. Hanlon did not plead guilty,” said Assistant County Attorney Steve Guerin. “The 24-month diversion was approved by the complaining witness.”
Guerin said the terms of the diversion involve Hanlon attending counseling at Pathways and that contact by any means cannot be made with the complaining witness.
“The case is held over and if at the end of the diversion term Hanlon has abided by the agreement, the case will be brought back to court and dismissed,” Guerin said.
The alleged victim, a patient of Hanlon’s for 15 years, stated that on April 6, while under his care, he touched her body in areas not appropriate for chiropractic care while being treated at his East First Street office.
The complaint also stated Hanlon had sent the woman a text after the incident to apologize.
Dr. Karalee Oldenkamp, executive director of the Kentucky Board of Chiropractic Examiners (KBCE), the agency responsible for licensing and regulation of chiropractors, told The Morehead News that they could not suspend any license without a KBCE board hearing.
“We investigate the complaint and examine the court’s decision,” she said. “The KBCE is very pro-active in regard to its cases. We hold a hearing regardless of the court’s decision.”
On Thursday, the KBCE said they would review any information available to it at its next meeting on Aug. 24.
According to KBCE records, Hanlon has been licensed in Kentucky since 1979.
The KBCE said Hanlon had two violations in 1992 one for improper advertising and a late license renewal.
Kim Bandura can be reached at kbandura@themoreheadnews.com or by telephone at 784-4116.
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