Fort Hood OB-GYN accused of sexual misconduct currently incarcerated

An Army gynecologist recently labeled a predator in uniform in a civil lawsuit is currently in custody at Bell County Jail in Texas, after reportedly breaching liberty conditions imposed by his military superiors, according to an Army spokesperson.

Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, stationed at Fort Hood, is alleged to have committed sexual misconduct against patients at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. On December 2, Fort Hood officials placed him in pretrial confinement. A military magistrate will review his detention within seven days to determine whether continued confinement is justified, as outlined by the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

McGraws attorney, Daniel Conway, stated that his client did not violate any orders and claimed exceptions were allowed. Conway described the pretrial confinement as a complete abuse of discretion and emphasized McGraws right to a speedy trial.

The military could soon decide whether to release McGraw or proceed with criminal charges under military law. McGraw was suspended last month following allegations in a civil suit that he groped a female patient and secretly recorded intimate videos during exams. Reports indicate that he also recorded an ultrasound of another Army officer, prompting Army investigators to seize his phone.

Fort Hood confirmed that McGraw was removed from all patient care duties and lost access to electronic records to ensure safety. The criminal investigation is ongoing. Additionally, McGraw is accused of similar misconduct during his previous assignment at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii from 2019 to 2023.

Lawyers representing his alleged victims state that over 75 women have come forward so far, with numbers expected to rise. Attorney Andrew Cobos, representing 70 of the alleged victims, said they feel safer now that McGraw is detained and argued that he should remain confined until his trial.

McGraws attorney maintains that many allegations lack evidence and asserts that the Army previously resolved at least one accusation based on an eyewitness account. He also criticized Army law enforcements handling of the investigation.

The Army has contacted more than 2,500 patients who interacted with McGraw at Fort Hood and Tripler, raising concerns over potentially one of the largest sexual misconduct cases in U.S. military history. Hawaii lawmakers have requested a systemic review to investigate failures that may have allowed McGraws alleged misconduct to continue unchecked, including whether civilian medical institutions were properly notified and supported.

While McGraw remains in Bell County Jail, he has not been formally arrested. The Army maintains an agreement with the jail to hold servicemembers in specific situations. McGraw is barred from contacting alleged victims, though officials note he violated chain-of-command restrictions unrelated to these protective orders.

Author: Ethan Caldwell