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Army doctor pleads not guilty to 272 counts of sexual abuse
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The doctor faces a total of 272 counts of sexual abuse.
An Army doctor has been arraigned at Fort Hood, where he pleaded not guilty to numerous charges. The doctor faces a total of 272 counts of sexual abuse. The allegations against the doctor span several years and involve dozens of patients.
Further details about the case are available from local news sources. The arraignment took place on a Wednesday, with the doctor entering a not guilty plea to all 272 charges. For more information on this developing story, readers can consult the original report from CBS Austin .
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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