An Army gynecologist in Texas is accused of secretly taking videos during intimate patient exams, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday.
The 13-page complaint, obtained by CBS News, alleges that Army Major Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, “used his position of trust to sexually exploit, manipulate, and secretly record women under his care.” The lawsuit was filed in the District Court of Bell County under the pseudonym Jane Doe to protect the accuser’s identity.
The plaintiff sought McGraw’s medical care for pelvic pain and concerns about her uterine health. According to her attorneys, during at least seven or eight appointments, McGraw allegedly sent nurses away or did not bring one in before proceeding to “grope, touch, and examine Doe in ways that had nothing to do with healing—performing invasive breast and vaginal examinations in ways that were unnecessary, humiliating, and profoundly violating, and which had nothing to do with the medical issues for which she sought care.”
Jane Doe’s spouse is an active duty service member who has been enlisted for over 20 years. Attorney Andrew Cobos, representing Doe, explained that spouses of active duty service members are eligible for health benefits through their partner’s insurance and often receive care at military facilities. Cobos also told CBS News that he represents 45 other alleged victims of McGraw in addition to the plaintiff in this case.
The court document highlights one appointment on October 14, 2025, during which McGraw allegedly faked a phone call and resumed a pelvic examination while sliding his phone into his breast pocket, “camera facing outward and recording.” He then asked Jane Doe to remove her pants to examine her pelvic area, all while secretly capturing intimate moments without her knowledge.
Despite Jane Doe’s protests that she had no breast-related concerns, McGraw suggested a breast exam, continuing to record without asking for consent, “because he knew she would never give it,” the complaint alleges. Additionally, McGraw allegedly made unsolicited, after-hours phone calls to Jane Doe.
According to the lawsuit, Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) agents contacted Jane Doe on October 17 to interview her. During the meeting, investigators revealed that McGraw “had been secretly filming multiple female patients during their medical appointments.” They also showed Jane Doe still photos from the October 14 video, which captured private and intimate moments during her exam.
Investigators informed Doe that McGraw also possessed video from her final appointment, including both breast and pelvic exams, taken without her knowledge or consent. The images and videos were reportedly stored on multiple devices.
The complaint further alleges that the Army was aware of McGraw’s misconduct both at Fort Hood and during a previous assignment at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, starting in 2019. However, leadership allegedly dismissed warnings, laughed off credible allegations, and allowed McGraw to continue practicing. “By doing so, the Army gave cover to a predator in uniform,” the suit states.
The lawsuit accuses the Army of showing “indifference” to complaints against McGraw, describing its response as “bureaucratic, callous, and wholly inadequate.” When the whistleblower husband who exposed McGraw’s filming sought meetings with Army leadership, he was refused at every level and told merely to “send an email.” The Army’s posture, the complaint says, was one of avoidance rather than urgency or accountability.
Moreover, the lawsuit claims the Army has made no meaningful effort to provide trauma care or counseling to Jane Doe or the many other victims. No proactive outreach was made to McGraw’s patients after the allegations came to light. Aside from the criminal investigators’ interview, no one from the Army has reached out to Jane Doe or other victimized Army wives, daughters, and female soldiers to offer support or address systemic failures that allowed McGraw’s misconduct to persist unchecked.
Fort Hood officials announced last month that McGraw was suspended from his position at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. In an updated statement on Monday following Jane Doe’s lawsuit filing, the base confirmed McGraw’s suspension began on October 17—the same day officials received the first allegation.
“Additional administrative measures, which are not publicly releasable, were also taken to ensure patient safety,” the statement said.
“The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) began an investigation within hours into the former medical provider. The investigation is ongoing,” it added.
The medical center has sent official notification letters to all of McGraw’s patients.
“In addition to the criminal investigation from Army CID, multiple additional investigations are underway to examine all facets of the issue, including systems, clinical processes, policies, and other areas,” the base stated. “These investigations are intended to ensure that the rigorous standards in place were followed.”
The case continues to unfold as investigations proceed, highlighting concerns over patient safety and institutional accountability within the military medical system.
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