Former Fort Hood Doctor Seeks To Unmask Women Accusing Him Of Misconduct

Legitimate request or an attempt at victim shaming? A Bell County judge rejects a request from a former doctor accused of sexual misconduct against at least 80 women.

Judge Rejects Motion to Publicly Unmask Accusers in Fort Hood Doctor Sexual Assault Case

A Bell County judge has denied a motion by a former Fort Hood doctor to publicly reveal the identities of dozens of women accusing him of illegal recording and sexual misconduct during medical examinations.

Claims of Defamation

Army Major Blaine McGraw, a former military obstetrician-gynecologist, appeared in court to request that the names of over 80 "Jane Doe" accusers be entered into the public record. According to KXXV, McGraw claimed that unmasking his accusers was necessary to defend himself against defamation and to preserve his ability to pursue counterclaims.

Defense Claims Parallel High-Profile Cases

During the hearing, McGraw continued to deny all civil and criminal allegations against him. When questioned by the judge regarding the purpose of revealing the accusers' identities, McGraw cited prominent sexual abuse cases involving public figures where accusers participated without anonymity.

Court Orders Protective Order for Identities

State prosecutors countered McGraw's request by proposing a protective order that provides the defense team with access to the accusers' identities while keeping those names sealed from the general public due to privacy and safety concerns. The presiding judge adopted the state's proposed compromise, establishing a 30-day deadline for prosecutors to transfer the plaintiff's identities to McGraw's defense counsel.

Seeking Justice While Protecting Victims

Legal representatives for the accusers praised the ruling. Kianna Zermeno of the Cobos Law Firm told KXXV that the hearing was fundamentally about safeguarding her clients' rights to seek justice without intimidation.