81 More Women Join Lawsuit Against Army Gynecologist Charged with Secretly Filming Patients
In a shocking turn of events, 81 more women have joined a massive civil lawsuit against Blaine McGraw, a US army major at Fort Hood in Texas, who is already facing criminal charges for secretly filming dozens of his patients during medical examinations. The allegations against McGraw, a doctor, claim that he repeatedly touched and filmed women without their consent, leading to allegations of voyeurism, assault, and battery under Texas law.
The updated civil lawsuit alleges that McGraw made "invasive, unnecessary, and degrading touching" and secretly filmed dozens of women during appointments at an on-base medical center. The filing also claims that he intentionally and knowingly made harmful physical contact with patients during gynecological exams, which is a serious violation of patient trust.
One active-duty soldier has come forward, alleging that McGraw took photos of her during a rape-kit examination without her knowledge or consent. The complaint states that McGraw was constantly on his phone while examining her, and he failed to document in her medical records that a rape kit had ever been performed.
This latest development raises questions about the effectiveness of recent Pentagon reforms aimed at addressing sexual misconduct and supporting survivors. Legal experts and advocacy groups believe that the case may test whether these reforms are working as intended.
The civil lawsuit, which initially began in November, is now joined by 81 more women who claim to have been victims of McGraw's alleged misconduct. The criminal charges against McGraw, filed just a day ago, involve 54 specifications of "indecent visual recording" and other related offenses concerning 44 identified victims.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability, with many advocating for stronger protections for patients and more effective measures to prevent such abuse in the military. The case is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how it will unfold.
In a shocking turn of events, 81 more women have joined a massive civil lawsuit against Blaine McGraw, a US army major at Fort Hood in Texas, who is already facing criminal charges for secretly filming dozens of his patients during medical examinations. The allegations against McGraw, a doctor, claim that he repeatedly touched and filmed women without their consent, leading to allegations of voyeurism, assault, and battery under Texas law.
The updated civil lawsuit alleges that McGraw made "invasive, unnecessary, and degrading touching" and secretly filmed dozens of women during appointments at an on-base medical center. The filing also claims that he intentionally and knowingly made harmful physical contact with patients during gynecological exams, which is a serious violation of patient trust.
One active-duty soldier has come forward, alleging that McGraw took photos of her during a rape-kit examination without her knowledge or consent. The complaint states that McGraw was constantly on his phone while examining her, and he failed to document in her medical records that a rape kit had ever been performed.
This latest development raises questions about the effectiveness of recent Pentagon reforms aimed at addressing sexual misconduct and supporting survivors. Legal experts and advocacy groups believe that the case may test whether these reforms are working as intended.
The civil lawsuit, which initially began in November, is now joined by 81 more women who claim to have been victims of McGraw's alleged misconduct. The criminal charges against McGraw, filed just a day ago, involve 54 specifications of "indecent visual recording" and other related offenses concerning 44 identified victims.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability, with many advocating for stronger protections for patients and more effective measures to prevent such abuse in the military. The case is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how it will unfold.
... I just don't understand why some people can't respect others' boundaries and consent. It's not that hard, you know? These women are talking about their personal experiences with a medical professional who was supposed to be trusted and cared for them, but instead, he abused his power and invaded their private moments. It's just heartbreaking thinking about how many other women might have been victims of something similar without speaking up.
. It's time for accountability and serious consequences for those who abuse their power and harm others. 
A major in the army, a doctor no less, and he thought it was okay to secretly film his patients without their consent? 
That's some crazy stuff. I'm all for holding people accountable, but this guy's actions are just despicable. 
And what about the other soldiers who might have been affected by his actions? We need to know more about that too. 
This case is definitely making me think about patient trust and boundaries, and I'm all for stronger measures being put in place to prevent this kind of thing from happening again.
I mean come on, secretly filming patients during medical exams without their consent? That's not just a serious breach of trust, it's straight-up harassment 
And the fact that he was constantly on his phone while doing it is just disgusting. 
The fact that 81 more women are coming forward with similar allegations is a huge red flag 
. We can't just sit back and let this guy walk free because of some loopholes in the law. We need concrete actions taken against him, like being stripped of his medical license for life 
... if 81 more women are coming forward with similar allegations, it's clear that there's still a long way to go in terms of addressing this issue. We need to make sure that our military has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct and that survivors feel supported and believed 
... but more importantly, I hope that his case helps to bring about real change in the military's handling of these situations 
. We need to create a culture where survivors feel empowered to speak out without fear of retaliation 
it's like he completely disregarded her boundaries and autonomy. we need to make sure these reforms are working as intended, but at the same time, let's not forget about the women who have already suffered through this trauma 
. the fact that there are 81 more women coming forward with similar allegations just shows how widespread this abuse was, and how long it went on without anyone stopping it 
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I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one... 81 new women coming forward with similar allegations is just mind-blowing... but where are these women from? Are they all connected in some way? 
Not seeing any updates on that front... just a lot of talking heads saying "we're shocked" and "we'll get to the bottom of it"... 