Army Charges Former Fort Hood OB-GYN for Crimes Against 73 Women

Prosecutors add more charges for secret patient recordings

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:13pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a medical examination tool, such as a speculum or otoscope, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The harsh flash photography of a medical instrument conceptually represents the violation of patient trust and privacy at the heart of this military healthcare scandal.Fort Hood Today

The U.S. Army has filed additional charges against a former OB-GYN at Fort Hood, Texas, who is accused of secretly video recording his exams with more than 73 patients. The case remains under investigation as prosecutors coordinate with military criminal investigators to determine if any further charges are warranted.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious breach of trust and abuse of power when medical professionals exploit their position to violate patient privacy and consent. It raises concerns about oversight and accountability within the military healthcare system.

The details

Prosecutors have charged the former OB-GYN, Maj. Blaine, with secretly recording more than 73 women during their medical exams at the Fort Hood military base. The Army's Office of Special Trial Counsel is coordinating with the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division as the case progresses to determine if additional charges may be filed.

  • The Army filed the additional charges against the former OB-GYN on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Maj. Blaine

A former OB-GYN at Fort Hood, Texas, who is accused of secretly video recording his exams with more than 73 patients.

Office of Special Trial Counsel

The prosecutors' office that filed the additional charges against the former OB-GYN and is coordinating the investigation with military criminal investigators.

Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division

The military criminal investigation unit that is working with prosecutors to determine if any further charges are warranted in this case.

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What they’re saying

“As this case remains an open investigation, [Office of Special Trial Counsel] prosecutors will continue to coordinate with the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division as the case progresses to determine if additional charges are warranted.”

— Maj. Blaine, Prosecutor

What’s next

Prosecutors will continue to work with military investigators to determine if any further charges should be filed against the former OB-GYN as the investigation progresses.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need for robust oversight and accountability measures within the military healthcare system to prevent medical professionals from exploiting their position of trust and violating patient privacy.