Ohio surgeon Hassan-James Abbas faces up to five years in prison after pleading no contest to force-feeding his pregnant girlfriend crushed abortion pills while she slept, violating her explicit refusal to end their unborn child’s life.[1][2][3]
Story Highlights
- Abbas pleaded no contest to four felonies, including unlawful distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and identity fraud, admitting facts in charging documents.[1][2]
- Prosecutors charge he crushed mifepristone and misoprostol, climbed atop sleeping victim on December 18, 2024, held her down, and shoved powder in her mouth.[1][2][3]
- Abbas used estranged ex-wife’s identity without consent to order drugs from out-of-state telemedical provider.[1][3]
- State Medical Board of Ohio suspended his license November 5, 2025, citing immediate public danger; hearing set for May 14-15, 2026.[3][4]
- Sentencing scheduled June 24, 2026; up to 60 months prison and $15,000 fine possible.[1][2]
Details of the Alleged Assault
Hassan-James Abbas, 32-year-old former surgical resident at University of Toledo, began dating a patient in October 2024 after separating from his wife.[2][3] The woman informed Abbas of her pregnancy and refused abortion when he suggested it.[1][3] Abbas then ordered one 200 mg mifepristone pill and twelve 200 mcg misoprostol pills using his ex-wife’s name, birthdate, and driver’s license number without permission.[1][2][3] On December 18, 2024, he crushed the drugs into powder at his home.[1][2]
The victim awoke to Abbas climbing on top of her in bed, holding her down against her will, and forcing the powder into her mouth beside her gums.[1][2][3] She broke free and attempted to call 911, but Abbas seized the phone and hung up, disrupting public services.[1][3] The woman fled to a hospital for treatment.[1] Abbas later discarded remaining pills from his moving vehicle, tampering with evidence.[1][3]
Legal Proceedings and No Contest Plea
A Lucas County grand jury indicted Abbas December 3, 2024, on six felonies: abduction, tampering with evidence, disrupting public services, unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing drug, identity fraud, and deception to obtain a dangerous drug.[1][3][4] On May 6, 2026, Abbas pleaded no contest to four charges in Lucas County court.[1][2] This plea accepts the prosecution’s alleged facts as true for sentencing without admitting guilt.[1][2]
Prosecutors agreed to dismiss abduction and tampering charges at sentencing.[1] Maximum penalty reaches five years imprisonment and $15,000 fine.[1][2] Sentencing occurs June 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Lucas County Courthouse.[1] University of Toledo placed Abbas on administrative leave after his license suspension.[1][4]
Medical License Suspension and Public Safety
The State Medical Board of Ohio issued a summary suspension of Abbas’s license November 5, 2025, prior to a hearing.[3][4] The board found clear and convincing evidence that his continued practice posed immediate and serious harm to the public.[3][4] Abbas cannot practice medicine, perform surgeries, or treat patients directly.[4]
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A hearing on May 14-15, 2026, will produce a Report and Recommendation with findings of fact, legal conclusions, and proposed sanctions for board review.[4] Abbas told investigators the girlfriend agreed to take the pills, contradicting non-consent claims, though no public medical confirmation of miscarriage exists.[1][3] This case underscores reproductive coercion risks, especially from medical professionals abusing authority.[1]
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[1] Web – Ohio surgeon faces serious charges after using ex-wife’s identity to …
[2] Web – Ohio surgeon accused of force-feeding abortion pills to pregnant …
[3] Web – Surgeon accused of giving girlfriend abortion pills without consent
[4] Web – Ohio surgeon accused of forcing abortion pills on sleeping girlfriend



