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Army Doctor Abuse: Four Women Testify Before Congress

1/14/2026

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Four women testified before Congress about abuse by an Army doctor.
Their testimony highlights a significant sexual abuse case within the U.S. military.
They represent a small fraction of what could be thousands of victims.
Amna Nawaz, journalist, interviewed the survivors before their meeting with lawmakers.
The discussion includes sensitive descriptions of sexual abuse.

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Story summary

Four women testified before Congress about abuse by an Army doctor.
Their testimony highlights a significant sexual abuse case within the U.S. military.
They represent a small fraction of what could be thousands of victims.
Amna Nawaz, journalist, interviewed the survivors before their meeting with lawmakers.
The discussion includes sensitive descriptions of sexual abuse.