Killeen, Texas — An additional 81 women have joined a lawsuit against Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, a gynecologist facing multiple charges for allegedly recording patients without consent during medical exams. The new plaintiffs claim they experienced invasive touching, voyeurism, and covert filming, expanding a legal case first brought to light in November.
On Wednesday, attorneys representing the women filed the amended complaint shortly after the Army officially charged McGraw with 54 counts of “indecent visual recording” and various related allegations. The Army’s ongoing investigation currently includes 44 identified victims.
While the military’s charges focus primarily on McGraw’s recordings, the newly filed lawsuit broadens the scope, accusing the doctor of sexual assault, assault, and battery under Texas law. It asserts that McGraw engaged in harmful and offensive physical contact during examinations at Fort Hood, where he began treating patients in 2023.
Among the troubling claims, an active-duty soldier contended that McGraw photographed her during a sensitive rape kit examination following an assault. The lawsuit details her distress during the procedure, stating that McGraw appeared preoccupied with his phone while conducting the examination, leading her to suspect he was documenting her without consent.
The lawsuit asserts a failure on McGraw’s part to document the rape kit procedure in the patient’s medical records, which reportedly hindered legal action against her alleged attacker. “McGraw’s misconduct not only failed to aid a victim but actively compromised her chance for justice,” the filing states.
Officials at Fort Hood have underscored their commitment to addressing these serious allegations. Investigations into McGraw’s conduct began promptly after a patient raised concerns on October 17, resulting in his immediate suspension.
McGraw’s attorney, Daniel Conway, did not comment on the expanded claims but previously noted a lack of evidence suggesting any inappropriate touching occurred during examinations. He expressed concerns regarding the Army’s investigative approach.
One attorney involved with the new filing criticized the Army’s slow response, drawing parallels to past cases of misconduct within military medical facilities. “Failure to confront these issues may lessen the chance for accountability and safety for female soldiers,” said Andrew Cobos.
The amended lawsuit includes women from various states, many of whom are active-duty military personnel or family members who were formerly stationed in Texas or Hawaii, where McGraw also practiced. Allegations against him reportedly date back to 2021 during his tenure at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii.
As scrutiny increases, Army officials, including Undersecretary Mike Obadal, visited Fort Hood to assess patient safety protocols and health policies. Obadal emphasized the Army’s commitment to providing a secure environment for all patients, while also signaling the department’s readiness to investigate these serious allegations thoroughly.
The lawsuit outlines several abuse methods attributed to McGraw, including unauthorized recordings, unnecessary medical procedures, and physical boundary violations masquerading as legitimate examinations. It further claims that McGraw went to great lengths to ensure his alleged misconduct remained undetected.
Calls for deeper investigations into McGraw’s previous assignments, including his time at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, have emerged, though there has been limited outreach to patients from that period.
The broader implications of these allegations have led many advocates and victims to highlight systemic failures within the military to protect women from similar predicaments. According to the lawsuit, McGraw’s actions thrived not because of cunning, but due to a military culture that has historically inadequately addressed issues of sexual violence.