Army Doctor Charged with Inappropriate Actions Against Patients
An Army obstetrician-gynecologist has been charged for secretly recording numerous female patients during examinations at a military hospital in Texas. This shocking news was unveiled by authorities on Tuesday.
Maj. Blaine McGraw, 47, faces multiple charges involving voyeuristic behavior toward 44 patients at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, spanning from January to December of this year, according to the Army Office of Special Trials.
One of the recorded incidents allegedly took place in a residence outside the military base.
This unsettling arrest follows his prior incarceration on December 2 for breaching orders from his commanding officer, amid various allegations of sexual and professional misconduct.
In response to these allegations, an investigation began, leading to McGraw’s suspension on October 17, after a female patient, known as “Jane Doe,” filed a civil lawsuit claiming he had repeatedly molested and recorded her during a recent pelvic exam.
“To ensure patient safety, Mr. McGraw has been removed from all patient care duties and access to electronic records, and ongoing accountability measures are in place,” Fort Hood stated on December 4.
The criminal investigation remains active. Additionally, McGraw is also accused of assaulting patients during his time at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, where he served from 2019 to 2023 as part of his training.
Since the allegations surfaced, the Army has alerted around 3,000 patients who were treated by McGraw at Fort Hood and other military installations, advising them to complete a questionnaire regarding their encounters with him.
Reportedly, more than 100 women have come forward, alleging they were victims of his inappropriate actions.
Attorney Andrew Cobos, representing 75 of the accusers, expressed relief for his clients, stating that it’s the first time since McGraw’s suspension that they feel somewhat at ease knowing he is in jail. Cobos emphasized that McGraw has shown he cannot be trusted and should remain incarcerated until trial.
The Army’s criminal investigation division has sifted through over half a terabyte of digital media and conducted numerous interviews as part of the inquiry.
McGraw now faces 54 counts of obscene video recording, five counts of misconduct involving a police officer, willful disobedience of a superior officer, and making false statements to the public.
He is currently being held in pretrial confinement at the Bell County Jail in Belton.
