Background: The University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio (Google Maps). Inset: Hassan-James Abbas (WKYC/University of Toledo Medical Center).
An Ohio physician is facing serious allegations after reportedly attempting to administer abortion medication to his pregnant girlfriend while she was sleeping, using his estranged wife’s identity to acquire the drugs.
Hassan-James Abbas, 32, was indicted recently on multiple charges, including abduction, tampering with evidence, identity fraud, and the illegal distribution of an abortion-inducing substance, as detailed in court documents. The Ohio State Medical Board suspended Abbas’s medical license in November, outlining the accusations against him.
According to the board, Abbas began a “romantic and sexual relationship” with the woman after separating from his wife in October 2024. On December 7 of that year, she informed him of her pregnancy.
“You expressed your desire for her to have an abortion, but she declined,” the suspension notice states.
The following day, Abbas allegedly ordered mifepristone and misoprostol—two drugs that, when combined, can terminate a pregnancy—without including the actual patient’s name.
“You placed the order under your estranged wife’s name, without her knowledge or consent, using her personal details such as her name, date of birth, and driver’s license number,” reads the suspension statement. “You provided your own credit card, email, and delivery address. The medication was subsequently delivered to your address on December 11, 2024.”
That same day, Abbas allegedly procured different medication for his girlfriend — this time, with her awareness and permission. The victim reportedly told Abbas via text that she was feeling nauseous and asked what medication she should take. He responded that he had called in two anti-nausea medicines to a pharmacy for the victim, and after she picked them up, he apparently instructed her how they should be taken.
This was a crucial moment that would result in the medical board’s involvement in the matter.
“At this point a patient relationship was established,” the statement says.
A few days later, in the early morning hours of Dec. 18, the victim was staying overnight at Abbas’ house — and apparently woke up as she was being assaulted.
“[The victim] woke up at 4:00 a.m. and saw that you were awake. She fell back asleep and then awoke to you physically on top of her. She thought it was a hug but then, holding her down, you took your fingers and forced a crushed powder inside her bottom lip, beside her gums. You continued to hold [the victim] down.”
The woman “fought to get away” and reached the kitchen, where she called 911 — although Abbas allegedly took her phone and ended the call. She then drove herself to the emergency room, where she told workers that Abbas had attacked her.
In July, Abbas apparently largely confirmed that version of events to the medical board.
“On July 21, 2025, you were interviewed by Board staff and admitted that you researched and ordered Mifepristone and Misoprostol after learning that your girlfriend was pregnant,” the statement says. “You admitted that you used the personal identifying information of your estranged wife to obtain the medication. You admitted to crushing the abortion medication for it to dissolve more quickly. You stated that you adjusted the medication administration and did not follow the instructions, substituting your medical judgment for the directions.”
Abbas did, however, state that the victim “had agreed to take” the abortion medication, which he had thrown out the window while driving to work later that day.
Abbas is facing a total of six charges. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 19.
