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A Utah licensing board wants to ban a former therapist for at least 5 years. His supporters rallied to his defense.

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 2, 2026 · 1 min read
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The recommendation follows Maurice Harker pleading no contest to charges stemming from a former patient’s report that he restrained and injured her during sessions. 1, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source To Maurice Harker’s supporters, a licensing board’s recommendation Thursday to stop him from returning to work as a therapist threatened to deprive others of help.

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