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Chiropractor accused of wrongful sexual contact

Posted November 10, 2011 11:00 pm

Associated Press

GRANITE CITY -- A southwestern Illinois chiropractor is free on bond after being accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with two patients.

Prosecutors in Madison County charged 56-year-old James Phillips of O'Fallon, Mo., with two counts of misdemeanor battery.

Phillips was arrested Thursday at his office near Granite City.

Authorities allege the misconduct happened with a 33-year-old woman in March and a 22-year-old woman in September. Additional details weren't released.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation says Phillips' chiropractic physician license was issued in 2009, expires in mid-2014 and remains “active” and that Phillips has never been disciplined.

Phillips couldn't be reached for comment. His home telephone has been disconnected, and he hasn't returned a message left at his office Friday. Court records don't indicate if he has an attorney.

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