HORRIFYING Medical Abuse Scandal Rocks Ohio Hospital

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(Oldglorychronicle.com) – An Ohio surgical resident has been charged with six felonies after allegedly crushing abortion pills and forcing them into his sleeping girlfriend’s mouth, highlighting a horrific abuse of medical knowledge and raising serious questions about institutional accountability in our healthcare system.

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Dr. Hassan-James Abbas faces six felony charges including abduction and unlawful distribution of abortion-inducing drugs
State Medical Board immediately suspended his license, citing “danger of immediate and serious harm to the public”
Abbas allegedly used his estranged wife’s identity to fraudulently obtain mifepristone and misoprostol
University of Toledo and ProMedica allegedly knew of allegations for nearly a year but failed to act

Physician Exploits Medical Access to Commit Violent Crime

Hassan-James Abbas, a 32-year-old general surgery resident at the University of Toledo, stands accused of weaponizing his medical knowledge against his pregnant girlfriend. After she refused his demands for an abortion in December 2024, Abbas allegedly obtained abortion medications mifepristone and misoprostol by fraudulently using his estranged wife’s identity. The victim awoke around 4:00 a.m. to find Abbas restraining her while forcing crushed pills into her mouth, an assault that ultimately terminated her pregnancy.

The Lucas County grand jury indicted Abbas on six felony counts: abduction, tampering with evidence, unlawful distribution of abortion-inducing drugs, disrupting public services, identity fraud, and deception to obtain dangerous drugs. The charges reflect not only domestic violence but a sophisticated scheme involving identity theft and abuse of medical privileges that threatens the integrity of our healthcare system.

Medical Board Acts While Institutions Drag Their Feet

The State Medical Board of Ohio moved decisively to suspend Abbas’s license in November 2025, citing clear evidence of immediate public danger. The board’s swift action stands in stark contrast to the apparent inaction of other institutions that should have protected both patients and the public. Abbas cannot practice medicine or perform surgery pending the outcome of his May 2026 disciplinary hearing.

Victim attorney Kelle Saull, who calls this “one of the most heinous cases” she has handled, publicly criticized the University of Toledo, ProMedica health system, and Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office. These institutions allegedly knew about the serious allegations for nearly a year but failed to take meaningful action until the medical board intervened. This institutional paralysis enabled a potentially dangerous individual to continue practicing medicine while serious criminal charges were being considered.

Broader Implications for Medical Ethics and Public Safety

This case exposes dangerous gaps in how academic medical centers handle serious misconduct allegations involving their trainees. While the University of Toledo claims the matter was “unrelated to his role,” the reality is that Abbas allegedly exploited his medical training and prescription access to commit these crimes. The institutional response reveals troubling priorities when protecting reputation appears to outweigh protecting the public.

The charges against Abbas represent a rare but serious form of reproductive coercion that combines domestic violence with medical fraud. Ohio’s specific statutes regarding abortion-inducing drugs provided prosecutors with appropriate tools to address this complex crime. However, the year-long delay in bringing charges raises questions about prosecutorial priorities and whether similar cases receive adequate attention from law enforcement officials more concerned with political considerations than justice.