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Key Questions
Who is accused in the Eglin AFB sexual assault case?
Maj. Joseph Cook, a military physician, is accused of sexually assaulting a patient during a routine medical procedure at Eglin Air Force Base.
What is The Carlson Law Firm doing regarding the Eglin AFB case?
The firm is investigating patient abuse claims and actively seeking additional victims who may have been affected by the physician.
What action did the military take in the Eglin AFB physician case?
The military declined to pursue a court-martial, prompting the law firm to continue its civil investigation into potential systemic issues.
Whistleblower case alleging fraud tied to sex-change surgeries; $10M penalty, permanent restrictions on five physicians, requirement to establish detransition clinic. Settlement finalized, novel remedy.
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Updated Aug 7, 2026