Dr. Eithan Haim told The Christian Post that he feels God is with him in his battle against the U.S. Department of Justice, which slapped him earlier this month with four felony counts after he “obtained personal information including patient names, treatment codes and the attending physician from Texas Children’s Hospital’s (TCH) electronic system without authorization,” that’s according to a DOJ press release.
Haim reportedly leaked such records to journalist Christopher Rufo last year because the hospital told the public it had paused trans procedures on minors after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott labeled them child abuse. Haim uncovered documents that showed the hospital was doing otherwise.
Haim, who conceded he finds his potential prison sentence “terrifying,” said his obligation to the future generation has become more pressing now that his wife is six months pregnant with their first daughter.
Haim’s legal defense fund has raised over $868,000 of its $1 million goal as of yesterday morning. He told CP that he feels swept up in a spiritual war but feels God is protecting and providing for him. He said he has been inundated with support from Christians and Jews, which he described as “a miracle.”
He hopes his case can help set a precedent that will embolden other whistleblowing doctors who want to uphold their oath to “do no harm.”