Former patients of Army Maj. Blaine McGraw say red flags were missed as an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations continues.
FORT HOOD, Texas — New details continue to emerge surrounding Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OBGYN formerly assigned to Fort Hood’s Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center.
With McGraw now facing a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexually exploiting women under the guise of medical care — and secretly recording patients during intimate examinations — many women at the center of the case say the matter is deeply personal and a moment they never imagined would become part of their lives.
The alleged victims say their lives changed the day the Army Criminal Investigation Division called them in for questioning.
“I went in, gave my statement, and walked out with a pamphlet. That was the end of it,” one victim said. “They asked if I wanted a Special Victims’ Counsel. I said yes — but the SVC didn’t even know I existed until a week ago.”
The alleged victim says CID investigators told her McGraw had allegedly recorded her during a pelvic and breast exam — capturing images of her naked body without her knowledge or consent.
“I felt like they didn’t believe me. They kept asking for more detail,” she said. “How much more detail do you give when he’s doing things to you that aren’t even medical?”
Multiple other women described similar alleged experiences — invasive examinations, no chaperone, late-night calls, and behavior they said they recognized only later as “predatory.”
One said McGraw repeatedly kicked her husband out of the exam room.
“Every time, he told my husband he couldn’t be in there,” she said. “I was never offered a chaperone. It was always just me and him.”
The alleged victim said she froze during an exam — a reaction she says comes from a lifetime of trauma.
“This is my fourth sexual assault. When it keeps happening to you, you shut down. Your mind and body just go blank. You don’t fight. You can’t,” she said.
According to the civil lawsuit filed in Bell County, Army investigators recovered thousands of photos and videos from McGraw’s devices, taken over multiple years and at more than one Army hospital.
The complaint alleges that:
- McGraw performed unnecessary pelvic, vaginal, and breast exams
- He made sexual comments during clinical appointments
- He secretly recorded patients
- Prior complaints about him were ignored both at Fort Hood and at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii
The plaintiff also indicates she plans a separate federal claim against the U.S. Army for negligent supervision and failure to protect patients.
Other organizations assisting alleged victims
As more women come forward, nonprofit organizations have stepped in to help fill the void. Shield of Sisters, a military sexual-trauma nonprofit, says it is now working with victims across multiple states.
Founder Shannon Huff said the stories she’s hearing are “absolutely horrific.”
“These women feel betrayed by the very system meant to protect them. They’re scared, they’re confused, and they don’t know who to trust,” Huff said. “We’ve opened counseling, peer support, and transportation for them — because many will not step foot in a military hospital again.”
Huff said the fallout isn’t limited to victims.
“Spouses feel like they failed their wives. Nurses feel betrayed. Even people who worked with McGraw are grieving. This has shaken the entire military community,” she said.
One alleged victim says her husband — deployed in Europe — has been trying for weeks to return to support his family.
“They told us there’s no protocol for this. There’s a process if your spouse dies or gives birth — but nothing for your spouse being sexually assaulted,” she said. “We don’t know if he’s coming home. And that’s wrong.”
Army officials say that once they learned of the allegations, McGraw was immediately suspended and removed from patient care.
A review of his appointment logs identified approximately 1,400 potential patients, all of whom received notification letters, a link to an Army CID survey, and a dedicated call-center number.
Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii — where McGraw trained from 2019 to 2023 — says no formal charges were filed there. However, the hospital is assisting CID investigators and has created a hotline for anyone who may have concerns.
In a statement, McGraw’s attorney says, “Dr. McGraw has been fully cooperative with the investigation. We’ve expressed to the Government our concern that plaintiffs’ attorneys are holding press conferences citing inaccurate information apparently learned from government sources. At this point it’s best to let the investigation complete before we comment.”
How is the Army responding?
When asked for comment, the Army shared the following statement:
“The Army is committed to providing comprehensive support to patients potentially impacted by these allegations. We have initiated patient notifications, established a dedicated call center, assigned Special Victims Counsel, and created a patient support line to ensure those affected have access to resources during this investigation. We encourage anyone with information to contact Army CID.”
As of now, no new updates appear on the court docket. Alleged victims and advocates say they’re worried the case could drag on for a year or more — leaving thousands of families in limbo.
But the women sharing their stories say they’re determined to be heard.
“He took a piece of me, but he didn’t take all of me,” Jane Doe said. “And I will come out stronger — and so will all these other women.”