Ruling expected on psychologist with unreported convictions

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A state Psychology board disciplinary subcommittee is expected to announce its ruling on a psychologist accused of not reporting past rape and armed robbery convictions in a 1993 application to practice in Michigan.

A consent order in Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Francis John Deisler’s case could come Thursday in Lansing. The order is an agreement on discipline between the licensee and the subcommittee.

Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs filed an administrative complaint in May stating that Deisler was convicted in 1973 in Wisconsin of rape and armed robbery and in 1974 of rape, burglary and attempted burglary.

The complaint states “no” was marked on his Michigan application for a license when asked of past convictions.

The Associated Press left a message earlier this week seeking comment from Deisler’s attorney.

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