81 women file civil suit against army gynecologist already charged criminally

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Marina DunbarDecember 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM

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Eighty-one women have joined a civil lawsuit against Blaine McGraw, an army gynecologist at Fort Hood, Texas, who is also facing criminal charges. The lawsuit alleges that McGraw inappropriately touched and secretly filmed patients during medical examinations at the on-base medical center, beginning in 2023. The civil suit accuses McGraw of assault, sexual assault, and battery, while the criminal charges involve indecent visual recording of 44 identified victims. One active-duty soldier alleges McGraw photographed her during a rape-kit examination and failed to document the procedure, hindering the prosecution of her assailant. The case is expected to test the effectiveness of recent Pentagon reforms aimed at addressing sexual misconduct and supporting survivors.

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