Army Gynecologist Charged After Alleged Secret Video Recordings of Patients at Fort Hood

Dr. Blaine McGraw, a gynecologist who treated service members and their families at Fort Hood, Texas, has been formally charged after investigators allege he secretly recorded patients during medical exams, the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel said Tuesday.

Details Of The Charges

The Army charged McGraw with indecent visual recording and several related offenses, including conduct unbecoming an officer, willful disobedience of a superior officer, and making a false statement. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between Jan. 1 and Dec. 1, with most reported during exams at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood. Military officials say the probe is ongoing.

Scope Of The Investigation

Investigators report a total of 44 victims linked to the case. The Army Criminal Investigation Division has identified at least 30 women who were allegedly photographed or videotaped. Officials also said one alleged victim was not a patient and was secretly recorded at a private residence near Fort Hood.

Custody And Legal Actions

McGraw was being held in the Bell County Jail after military authorities determined he violated "conditions of liberty imposed by his commander." His civilian attorney, Daniel Conway, said he had not yet reviewed the full charging paperwork but that the charges include non-contact recording allegations. Conway said McGraw cooperated with investigators and the defense maintains there was no non-medical touching.

"I am aware that they cover non-contact recording allegations," Conway said. "We expect the charges will cover offenses for which Dr. McGraw was cooperative with law enforcement."

Related Civil Lawsuit And Institutional Response

The charges follow a civil lawsuit filed by a former patient under the pseudonym Jane Doe, who alleges McGraw recorded intimate videos of her without consent and claims there may be many additional victims. The lawsuit accuses Army leadership of allowing McGraw to continue practicing despite prior complaints; Fort Hood officials say he was suspended immediately after the initial complaint.

McGraw previously worked at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii from June 2019 to June 2023. Both Fort Hood and Tripler have notified former patients about the investigation and established hotlines for anyone with information or concerns to contact military investigators and seek support from the hospitals.

Ongoing Investigation

The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel and military investigators continue to gather evidence and interview potential victims and witnesses. No trial date has been announced.