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Texas hospital whistleblower says DOJ indictment meant to intimidate him after he exposed gender clinic
A Texas surgeon who has been indicted on four felony federal charges after exposing a hospital that allegedly secretly conducted gender-affirming care on minors said he has “no doubt” that the indictment is political intimidation.
“There’s no doubt, because that’s what they told us,” Dr. Eithan Haim told Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Monday.
Haim accused the Texas Children’s Hospital, where he completed his residency, of secretly performing gender-affirming care procedures on minors despite previously claiming they planned to shut down the program after state Attorney General Ken Paxton released an opinion saying the procedures could be considered child abuse under state law.
DOJ CHARGES TEXAS DOCTOR AFTER HE BLEW THE WHISTLE ON GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE FOR MINORS
Dr. Eithan Haim says the hospital was secretly continuing with gender-affirming care procedures despite claiming the program would be dissolved. (The Ingraham Angle/Screengrab)
“They were giving every indication to the public that they were shutting down this program, but I worked there. I did surgery there. I knew categorically this was untrue. They not only continued the program, but expanded it behind closed doors,” Haim said.
“As a doctor, trust is the most important currency we have. And the fact that they were lying to the public is an egregious violation of medical ethics, and especially for an otherwise amazing hospital,” he added.
After shedding light on the alleged violation, Haim was accused of HIPAA violations and indicted on four federal charges by the Department of Justice.
Journalist Christopher Rufo, who received leaked documents from Haim regarding the practice, said none of them contained private patient information.
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The Department of Justice filed federal criminal charges against Haim. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Last week, U.S. marshals entered Haim’s home, handed him a summons and told him to face the indictments in court.
Haim told Ingraham there’s a “remarkable amount” of money involved in gender-affirming care procedures and such clinics capitalize on “vulnerable, confused” kids to keep the programs going.
“What you created is a chronic medical patient for the rest of their lives,” he said, remarking on the harms of puberty blockers and surgeries.
“They’re going to be tethered to the boundaries of a hospital, and it’s a fate that’s unimaginable.”
Fox News Digital previously reached out to the Texas Children’s Hospital for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
Fox News’ Nikolas Lanum and Nate Foy contributed to this report.
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A Chino Hills man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a violent incident at a local liquor store, authorities announced Tuesday.
The July 13 incident occurred around 5 p.m. in the 4000 block of Descanso Avenue, according to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, which responded to reports of a stabbing at the location.
Arriving deputies found a stabbing victim inside the store and rendered medical aid until personnel with the Chino Valley Fire District arrived. The victim was transported to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, where he remains in stable condition.
While being treated at the scene, investigators said the victim repeatedly stated that someone named Alex was responsible for the attack.
The suspect, now identified as Hayden Alexander Marquez, 30, was located not far from the liquor store and taken into custody, sheriff’s officials said.
Investigators did not provide a motive for the stabbing or detail the relationship between the two men.
Marquez was booked into the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of attempted murder.
Anyone with information about the investigation is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Station at 909-364-2000. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip hotline at 800-78-CRIME or submit tips online at www.wetip.com.
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