KILLEEN, Texas – Survivors of alleged misconduct by former Fort Hood Army gynecologist Dr. Blaine McGraw are speaking out, demanding accountability and change after accusations that he secretly videotaped patients during exams.
McGraw faces multiple criminal charges, including indecent visual recording, unbecoming an officer, willful disobedience of a superior officer, and making a false statement.
At a news conference the Cobos Law Firm, advocates and victims shared their stories and called attention to what they say was a pattern of ignored warning signs within military medicine.
One survivor, who spoke on condition of anonymity as Jane Doe, described the violation of trust she felt during an exam.
“I stand here today, not just as a survivor, but as a woman and mother. Demanding accountability from the very institution that promised to protect us,” she said, holding back tears.
Jane Doe recounted, “In October, I walked into the exam room, trusting the United States Army with my body, my dignity, and my safety. Instead, I was violated by Dr. Blaine McGraw.”
According to the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel, 44 victims are involved in incidents spanning from January 1 to December 1.
The Cobos Law Firm, which filed a civil lawsuit against McGraw, alleges he secretly recorded intimate patient examinations without consent and claims the Army was aware of the pattern.
Another survivor shared her experience of inappropriate touching during an appointment and the frustration of having her complaints dismissed.
“I ended the appointment immediately and left. When I tried to report it, it was dismissed at every turn,” she said.
Advocates warn that the McGraw case highlights deeper issues within military medical oversight, with complaints ignored and survivors left to navigate the system alone.
“How many complaints were ignored? How many victims will there still be if nothing changes?” one survivor asked.
McGraw is currently held in the Bell County Jail. His attorney told NBC News that they have not yet seen the charging documents but remain cooperative, maintaining that no non-medical touching occurred.
Officials at Fort Hood and Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, where McGraw formerly worked, sent letters to patients informing them about the investigation.