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Sunday, November 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Still more on Dental Board action against Angola dentist
Updating these four ILB entries from nearly a year ago, the AP reported on Oct. 24th:
ANGOLA, Ind. - A dentist accused of diagnosing cavities that did not exist will not face prison time, according to an agreement filed in Steuben Circuit Court.Penelope Dunlap, 36, was charged in December with six felony counts of Medicaid fraud and five felony counts of attempted theft.
Attorneys filed an agreement Monday that would change those charges to misdemeanors and allow them to be dismissed after 10 years. The deal requires Dunlap to not treat Medicaid patients during that time and also complete 100 hours of community service, among other conditions.
The agreement is not a formal plea agreement, so a judge does not have to approve the terms. Instead, the agreement is between special prosecutor Greg Kenner and Dunlap. Kenner can refile criminal charges if Dunlap does not comply with the agreement.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on November 5, 2006 04:52 PM
Posted to Ind. Adm. Bd. Decisions