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What led the Army to investigate gynecologist described in lawsuit as a ‘predator in uniform’
At least 65 women have reported sexual misconduct by Dr. Blaine McGraw, with the Army notifying about 3,000 former patients across two military medical centers.
- On November 10, a civil suit alleged the Army "gave cover to a predator in uniform" and plaintiffs seek $225 million, citing thousands of images recovered from Blaine McGraw's devices.
- A combat veteran spotted a recording during his wife's exam last month at Fort Hood and confronted hospital staff after attempts to escalate to III Armored Corps headquarters initially met delays.
- Megan, Army spouse, says she was pressured four times and her reports were ignored; Lisa recalls McGraw's phone camera facing out during exams, with earlier complaints dismissed or handled administratively.
- The Army is notifying roughly 3,000 former patients—1,600 at Tripler and 1,400 at Fort Hood—has set up a call center, Special Victims Counsel, and patient support line while the Defense Health Agency reviews safeguards.
- So far, at least 65 women have come forward alleging misconduct, attorney Andrew Cobos represents dozens, and advocates including Shield of Sisters plan a rally next month at Fort Hood's Vanessa Guillen Gate.
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Exclusive: What led the Army to investigate gynecologist described in lawsuit as a ‘predator in uniform’
Last month, military officials in Texas suspended Dr. Blaine McGraw, an Army major and gynecologist at Fort Hood, who is now accused in a civil lawsuit of repeatedly groping a female patient and secretly recording intimate videos of her during a recent pelvic and breast exam.
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