Massive Charges Filed Against Army OB-GYN
Army Major Blaine McGraw, a 47-year-old obstetrician-gynecologist previously assigned to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, now faces dozens of criminal counts related to alleged misconduct during patient care. Prosecutors have filed more than 50 specifications of indecent visual recording, along with charges for conduct unbecoming an officer and other related offenses. The allegations span from early 2025 through later this year, during which McGraw is accused of secretly filming intimate exams without patient consent — including exams unrelated to women’s medical needs.
Law enforcement arrested McGraw in early December, and he is currently held in pretrial confinement in Bell County, Texas. A preliminary military hearing is pending to determine if the case will advance to court-martial.
Allegations Detail Secret Recordings and Abuse
Court and investigative files state that McGraw covertly used personal recording devices during breast and pelvic examinations, capturing private images of at least 44 women without their informed consent. Some victims allege that he manipulated clinical procedures to justify unnecessary examinations and avoid chaperones being present.
One civil complaint describes a situation in which McGraw pretended to take a phone call mid-exam while hiding a recording device with the camera facing outward. Separate lawsuits now involve dozens more accusers, many of whom are military spouses or service members who sought care at Fort Hood.
Investigation Widens, Army Leadership Questioned
The Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has conducted a comprehensive inquiry, reviewing hundreds of interviews and more than half a terabyte of potential evidence recovered from electronic devices. In addition to current Fort Hood patients, the Army has contacted over 1,400 former patients who may have encountered McGraw during his time at both Fort Hood and his previous posting in Hawaii.
Legal actions now include civil suits alleging negligence, sexual misconduct, assault, and privacy violations — with plaintiffs saying Army officials were previously made aware of concerns but failed to act decisively. Lawmakers and advocacy groups are calling for independent oversight of how military medical complaints are handled to prevent future harms.
