81 More Women Join Civil Lawsuit Against Army Gynecologist Charged with Secretly Filming Patients
A total of 81 women have joined a civil lawsuit against Blaine McGraw, a US army gynecologist who was recently criminally charged in connection with secretly filming dozens of his patients during medical examinations. The lawsuit alleges that McGraw repeatedly inappropriately touched and covertly filmed dozens of women during appointments at an on-base medical center.
The allegations against McGraw have sparked widespread outrage, with many accusing him of subjecting his female patients to invasive, unnecessary, and degrading touching, voyeurism, and covert filming. Attorneys for the alleged victims claim that McGraw's actions were "intentionally and knowingly made harmful and offensive physical contact" during gynecological exams.
One woman who was a patient of McGraw's described an encounter during a rape-kit examination in which she suspects he took photos of her. According to the complaint, McGraw was constantly on his phone while between her legs, suggesting that he may have used his phone to photograph her during the exam.
The lawsuit also claims that McGraw "failed to document" the performance of a rape kit in one patient's medical records, which ultimately hindered prosecutors' ability to build a case against her assailant. The filing argues that McGraw's actions not only failed to protect a victim of sexual violence but actively undermined her access to justice and allowed her perpetrator to escape accountability.
The addition of 81 new plaintiffs brings the total number of women who have joined the lawsuit to at least 122. The civil suit is seeking damages for McGraw's alleged misconduct, which has sparked concerns about whether recent Pentagon reforms aimed at addressing sexual misconduct and supporting survivors are working as intended.
Experts and advocacy groups have expressed concern that the case may test the effectiveness of these reforms, with many questioning how they can be effective in preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future. As the investigation into McGraw's actions continues, it remains to be seen what other consequences he will face for his alleged misconduct.
A total of 81 women have joined a civil lawsuit against Blaine McGraw, a US army gynecologist who was recently criminally charged in connection with secretly filming dozens of his patients during medical examinations. The lawsuit alleges that McGraw repeatedly inappropriately touched and covertly filmed dozens of women during appointments at an on-base medical center.
The allegations against McGraw have sparked widespread outrage, with many accusing him of subjecting his female patients to invasive, unnecessary, and degrading touching, voyeurism, and covert filming. Attorneys for the alleged victims claim that McGraw's actions were "intentionally and knowingly made harmful and offensive physical contact" during gynecological exams.
One woman who was a patient of McGraw's described an encounter during a rape-kit examination in which she suspects he took photos of her. According to the complaint, McGraw was constantly on his phone while between her legs, suggesting that he may have used his phone to photograph her during the exam.
The lawsuit also claims that McGraw "failed to document" the performance of a rape kit in one patient's medical records, which ultimately hindered prosecutors' ability to build a case against her assailant. The filing argues that McGraw's actions not only failed to protect a victim of sexual violence but actively undermined her access to justice and allowed her perpetrator to escape accountability.
The addition of 81 new plaintiffs brings the total number of women who have joined the lawsuit to at least 122. The civil suit is seeking damages for McGraw's alleged misconduct, which has sparked concerns about whether recent Pentagon reforms aimed at addressing sexual misconduct and supporting survivors are working as intended.
Experts and advocacy groups have expressed concern that the case may test the effectiveness of these reforms, with many questioning how they can be effective in preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future. As the investigation into McGraw's actions continues, it remains to be seen what other consequences he will face for his alleged misconduct.
. I'm trying to wrap my head around the fact that a medical professional was secretly filming and touching patients without their consent. It's just... how do you even justify that? The idea that he might have been taking photos of women during exams, especially during something as traumatic as a rape kit examination, is just disturbing. And the part about him failing to document the performance in one patient's records, which ultimately hindered her access to justice and allowed her perpetrator to escape accountability... it's just so wrong.
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. I feel like these women are still going through trauma and the fact that they're having to relive it all over again in court is just heartbreaking 
. And the part about him failing to document a rape kit in one patient's medical records... that's just devastating 
. It's clear that his actions not only hurt the patients but also hindered them from getting justice 
. I think these new plaintiffs are doing the right thing by coming forward and seeking damages, but at the same time, it's sad to see how many women have had to suffer through this kind of abuse 
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. It's just not right that someone in a position of power and trust would take advantage of that power like that 
. The fact that he was using his phone to take photos during an exam is just disgusting 
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. But I'm also hopeful that this will lead to real change and accountability 
. We need more men like Dr. McGraw to step up and take responsibility for their actions, instead of trying to sweep it under the rug 
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and I'm still reeling from the most incredible lobster roll I had there... like, seriously, that thing was a game-changer 
. And can we talk about how it's been a week since I watched that new Marvel movie and I'm still thinking about that one scene with the superhero's super-powered hair 
? What's up with that?! Anyway, back to this story... 81 more women joining a lawsuit is just crazy, but what really got me was when they mentioned something about Pentagon reforms... don't get me wrong, it's super important, but can we please talk about the best ways to cook lobster rolls for a bit? I've been experimenting with different seasonings and it's become a whole hobby 
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... and now there are 122+ women who have been affected by his actions, it's just heartbreaking 
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... were there other patients who spoke up? Did anyone report him?! It's also worrying that this might test the effectiveness of Pentagon reforms 
... fingers crossed for these brave women!
This is just another example of how technology is being used to exploit and abuse people. I mean, who needs consent when you can just film someone without their knowledge or permission? It's sickening. 
I'm still not convinced that these new reforms are going to fix everything, we need more transparency and accountability in our institutions. 
. The fact that 81 more women have joined this lawsuit highlights the massive power imbalance that exists between patients and medical professionals, especially when it comes to women's bodies and health. It's like, can't we just trust each other enough not to take advantage of our vulnerability? 
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. It's not just about finding another doctor or reforming policies, it's about creating a culture where women feel safe and respected from the get-go 
. We need to make sure that perpetrators like McGraw don't get a free pass and that accountability is taken seriously 
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