Texas Doctor Faces Legal Battle Over Whistleblowing on Pediatric Transgender Treatments
Dr. Eithan Haim is charged with violating privacy laws after exposing continued gender-affirming care at Texas Children's Hospital despite public claims of cessation.
- Dr. Eithan Haim leaked documents revealing ongoing transgender treatments for minors at Texas Children's Hospital.
- Haim faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted of violating patient privacy laws.
- The leaked documents were used to argue that the hospital misled the public about halting these procedures.
- Supporters argue Haim acted to protect vulnerable children from irreversible medical treatments.
- Critics claim Haim's actions were politically motivated and harmful to patient privacy.