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Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against Dr. Eithan Haim
A Monumental Victory Over Weaponized Government
Houston, TX. – January 27, 2025
On January 24, 2025, US District Judge David Hittner dismissed the US government’s lawsuit against courageous whistleblower, Dr. Eithan Haim. Haim, 34, was put in the crosshairs of a weaponized DOJ after he exposed the secret transgender program at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH).
Upon discovering that TCH was lying to the public about the existence of its gender clinic and that the medical mutilation of children was a top priority, Dr. Haim recognized that he had a moral obligation to expose the hospital’s deception. Haim partnered with journalist Christopher Rufo, who then published a bombshell exposé in May 2023 that immediately sent shockwaves across the country.
Despite redacting patient names and believing his own actions to be legal, the once anonymous whistleblower became a target of the US government. On June 4, 2024, three armed US Marshals delivered a court summons and four-count indictment charging Dr. Haim with violating the patient-privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The prosecutors allege that the doctor knowingly obtained sensitive patient records under false pretenses with the intent to cause malicious harm to TCH’s physicians and patients. If convicted, Haim would have faced up to ten years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Last week’s ruling ended the government’s persecution of the brave doctor.
In a statement following this monumental victory, Dr. Haim stated, “We took on the most powerful federal leviathan in human history and we won! It demonstrates the strength and power of truth when it stands up to corruption.”
AFLDS Founder and President Dr. Simone Gold added, “Dr. Haim exposed the tremendous harm being done to vulnerable children while thousands of others stayed silent. His courage saved lives and sparked legislative action in Texas. Dr. Haim upheld his oath to ‘do no harm’ even under the threat of weaponized government abuse. This is both a victory for a valiant man and a win for American justice.”
America’s Frontline Doctors salute Dr. Haim for his continued bravery in the face of evil. The DOJ’s persecution of Dr. Eithan Haim was about more than just silencing the voice of one doctor. It was about silencing ALL doctors and truth-tellers who speak out against government tyranny.
Stay tuned - We will keep you updated on Dr. Haim and our efforts to bring courage and honor back to medicine!
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