Army Gynecologist May Have Sexually Assaulted Thousands of Patients

A report of inappropriate behavior by a gynecologist at Fort Hood in October has developed into a massive, widespread sexual assault scandal. Army officials began their investigation immediately following the patient’s allegations, suspending Army Maj. Blaine McGraw from duty and subsequently filing criminal charges against the doctor. Maj. McGraw has been arrested and taken to pretrial confinement. 

Dozens of female patients have accused Maj. McGraw of secretly filming and photographing them during gynecologic exams, childbirth, and other medical procedures. They also claim he conducted unnecessary procedures without consent, touched them inappropriately, and made sexual comments. While the Army pursues criminal charges, more than eighty women have joined a Texas lawsuit against Maj. McGraw. 

Army Prosecutors Bring Charges and Continue Investigation 

On December 9, 2025, the Army’s Office of Special Trial Counsel formally brought criminal charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) against Maj. McGraw. The charges include 54 counts of indecent visual recording, along with five counts of conduct unbecoming of an officer, willful disobedience of a superior officer, and making a false official statement. 

The criminal charges relate to allegations by 44 female patients at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, Texas. The Department of the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is conducting a thorough investigation, which may uncover additional victims associated with Maj. McGraw’s previous duty stations. Maj. McGraw completed his OB-GYN residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii between 2019 and 2023 before being stationed at Fort Hood. Before completing medical school, Maj. McGraw served as a physician assistant at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The Austin American-Statesman newspaper published a complete list of his previous stations, taken from records released by the Army.

Army officials have sent about 2,500 letters to patients who Maj. McGraw saw at Tripler or Ft. Hood. Although the letters do not identify Maj. McGraw, they inform the recipients that they may have seen an obstetrics and gynecology service provider who is now under investigation. Each letter includes a QR code and other contact options for patients to reach their respective hospital’s customer support department. As the investigation progresses, the Army may bring additional criminal charges against the doctor.

Lawsuits Pile up as Dozens of Victims Come Forward

The first civil lawsuit against Maj. McGraw began on November 11, 2025, in Bell County, Texas, District Court. (Jane Doe v. Blaine McGraw, case number 25DCV357599.) The complaint includes personal injury, sexual harassment, and medical malpractice claims. It alleges that Maj. McGraw conducted unnecessary examinations, secretly recorded intimate medical procedures, made inappropriate sexual advances, and maintained unauthorized photos and videos of multiple female patients. It also referenced previous complaints of misconduct from Maj. McGraw’s previous duty assignments, which the Army had not pursued.

The day after the Army filed criminal charges, 81 additional women joined the Texas lawsuit, bringingadditional allegations of sexual assault and privacy violations. At the time of the alleged assaults, the victims were active-duty soldiers or military family members. While some complainants still live in Texas, others now reside elsewhere. At least ten women’s allegations relate to examinations that took place at Tripler, in Hawaii, while others took place at Fort Hood. 

The new documents accuse McGraw of sexual assault, assault, and battery under Texas law. They claim that “investigators recovered thousands of photographs and videos from his phone, taken over the course of multiple years, depicting scores of female patients, many of whom remain unidentified.” One victim claims he took photos of her during a rape kit examination, then failed to submit the documentation she needed to pursue charges against her assailant.

Allegations of Army Negligence and Past Cover-Ups

The lawsuit includes pointed allegations that the Army failed to address earlier complaints about McGraw’s alleged misconduct. It claims that at least one woman filed a complaint against Maj. McGraw in Hawaii, which was never investigated and dismissed by his chain of command. Additional victims claim they attempted to file claims against the doctor at Fort Hood but were discouraged, ignored, or unable to do so due to bureaucratic incompetence. 

According to the Texas lawsuit, Maj. McGraw “did not thrive because he was clever; he thrived because he operated within an Army culture that has repeatedly failed to protect women from sexual violence. The scale of this case is not an outlier — it is the inevitable consequence of a culture that has still not changed.”

Sexual abuse in the armed forces is troublingly familiar. The military hierarchy and the authority figures’ trusted positions create opportunities for abusers to exploit soldiers and their families. The vast majority of victims never report their abuse. Those who do are often unable to get straightforward answers, accountability, or action in response to their claims. Plaintiffs in the Texas lawsuit point out that systemic failures in the Army enable abuse and frustrate efforts to report, prosecute, or protect others from predators. 

The allegations against Maj. McGraw have emerged just months after the Army settled another case of widespread abuse in its medical facilities. In early 2025, Army anesthesiologist Maj. Michael Stockton pled guilty to sexually abusing 41 male patients at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, between 2019 and 2022. Twenty-two victims testified during the court-martial, recounting the emotional, physical, and psychological harm they suffered from abuse masquerading as medical care. 

Previous sexual abuse scandals in recent years include the 2017 Marines United scandal, involving hundreds of male Marines posting nude photos of servicewomen in a private social media group. Fort Hood, in particular, was rocked by the 2020 disappearance and death of Spc. Vanessa Guillén, who was killed by a fellow servicemember after turning down his advances. Experts on military sexual assault chronicle the challenges of fighting this endemic, persistent problem that affects every branch of the armed services.

Holding the Army Accountable

Military leaders have a legal and moral obligation to take immediate and appropriate action when victims make allegations of abuse. Ignoring reports, failing to investigate properly, or mishandling complaints allows the abuser to continue victimizing others. By covering up these scandals, the organization participates in further abusing the victims and creating a dangerous environment for servicemembers and their families. 

Like other medical facilities, military hospitals must protect their patients from harm and abuse at the hands of doctors, staff members, and other patients. When military hospitals and healthcare facilities fail in these responsibilities or help to silence victims, they become complicit in the abuse.

Hospitals must ensure that staff members are adequately trained to recognize, report, and prevent abuse. Inadequate supervision or lack of training can allow abuse to occur unchecked. Army command authorities must also take steps to ensure victims feel safe coming forward and provide a process to ensure their allegations are taken seriously and handled with utmost care.

In conjunction with other ongoing service-wide sexual assault prevention efforts, the Army has released numerous statements indicating how seriously they are taking the claims against Maj. McGraw. Unfortunately, victims of abuse at the hands of service members often have few private opportunities to pursue legal recourse against the military establishment.

Nevertheless, a Texas law firm has filed a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) claim against the Army on behalf of one of Maj. McGraw’s victims. An FTCA claim allows individuals to recover compensation from the federal government if a federal employee, acting within the scope of their official duties, negligently or intentionally harms them. While the FTCA specifically “does not apply to any claim or action arising out of the combatant activities of the Armed Forces,” the claimant may argue that this exclusion shouldn’t apply. If the Army denies the claim or fails to respond, the claimant may file a lawsuit in federal court. 

What To Do if You’ve Been Abused

If you’ve been a victim of abuse by Maj. McGraw, contact an experienced attorney immediately. Sommers Schwartz, P.C., has helped victims of sexual abuse and assault recover compensation in numerous high-profile cases, including a $500 million settlement with Michigan State University in the Larry Nassar abuse cases. 

Our compassionate, experienced attorneys can help you understand your options and work with you to pursue justice. We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities if you’ve been contacted as a witness in the criminal case against Maj. McGraw. Our team can also help you pursue a civil case to recover compensation and justice. 

Contact us today to schedule a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation.