An Ohio doctor had his medical license suspended ahead of his hearing before the State Medical Board of Ohio, and was indicted on felony charges after allegedly attempting to administer his pregnant girlfriend abortion pills while she was asleep.
Dr. Hassan-James Abbas, 32, was indicted on Wednesday, Dec. 3, by a Lucas County Grand Jury on six felony charges, including abduction, tampering with evidence, unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing drug, disrupting public services, identity fraud, and deception to obtain a dangerous drug, according to WTOL, WTVG and The Toledo Blade.
Abbas’ attorney Kelle Saull told WTOL in a statement that their office was “aware of the grand jury indictments.” She added, “We are relieved that the criminal process has finally begun. We are not closing the door on future indictments as this case unfolds.”
The Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office and Abbas’ attorney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
In a statement to PEOPLE, the state Medical Board of Ohio said that they issued Hassan-James Abbas, MD a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing and Summary Suspension on November 5, 2025.
“A summary suspension suspends a license to practice prior to a hearing,” the statement continued. “The suspension must be based on clear and convincing evidence that continued practice by the licensee poses a danger of immediate and serious harm to the public.”
