DOJ Drops Charges Against Texas Doctor in Transgender Care Case

Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against Dr. Eithan Haim, a Texas doctor who claimed to be a whistleblower on transgender care for minors. Haim faced accusations of illegally obtaining and sharing medical records of pediatric patients at Texas Children's Hospital, which he leaked to a conservative activist, allegedly to expose the hospital's continued provision of gender-affirming care. The dismissal aligns with the recent changes in the Trump administration, which has been swiftly rolling back policies related to LGBTQ rights. Following the indictment, Haim maintained his innocence and characterized the prosecution as a political attack. His attorney described the legal theory behind the charges as 'novel' and expressed satisfaction with the case's dismissal. Haim, who was facing significant penalties if convicted, celebrated the outcome as a victory for whistleblowers.