Lawsuit Filed Against Army Gynecologist for Alleged Secret Recordings

A lawsuit has been lodged against a U.S. Army gynecologist accused of secretly filming women during intimate examinations and exploiting them sexually, various reports indicate.

The legal documents claim that U.S. Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an obstetrician-gynecologist at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas, conducted invasive exams while recording them with his cellphone, without the patients’ knowledge. The filing alleges that he “used his position of trust to sexually exploit, manipulate, and secretly record women under his control.”

This lawsuit has been filed by a woman identified as “Jane Doe” in the Bell County District Court. The allegations state that McGraw “groped, touched, and examined Doe in ways that had nothing to do with healing.” According to the lawsuit, he subjected her to unnecessary and humiliating breast and vaginal exams that had no relevance to her medical concerns.

The alleged incidents reportedly took place during at least seven or eight medical appointments when no nurses were present, or when the patients had been sent home. Doe sought treatment from McGraw for pelvic pain and concerns regarding her uterus, as outlined in the complaint.

As reported, Jane Doe is represented by attorney Andrew Kobos, who mentioned that the plaintiff’s spouse has spent over 20 years in prison. Kobos further stated that he represents 45 additional alleged victims.

During an internal examination on October 14, McGraw is accused of pretending to receive a phone call and subsequently placing his cellphone in his pocket to record the examination. The allegations further state, “McGraw then resumed the examination and asked Jane Doe to remove her panties to examine her pelvic area. Despite her protests that she had no breast-related concerns, McGraw suggested a breast exam while filming her private moments without consent,” according to the legal filing.

Investigators from the Army Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed Doe in an Oct. 17 interview that McGraw was suspected of recording patients during exams, the complaint states.

The Fort Hood Medical Center announced a suspension of medical providers, stating on October 28 that “Patients who may have been affected have been contacted by Army CID,” and confirming that an investigation is underway. The medical center noted that McGraw was suspended on Oct. 17 following a patient’s complaint.

The lawsuit also claims that “the Army was aware” of McGraw’s behavior at both Fort Hood and during his previous assignment at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, yet leadership ignored warnings, downplayed credible allegations, and permitted McGraw to continue his practice.

According to the documents, “the husband of the whistleblower who exposed McGraw’s actions requested a meeting with Army leadership but was denied access at all levels.” He was instead instructed to “send an email.”

Efforts to reach the Bell County District Court and the U.S. Army CID for comments were met with no immediate response.