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West Point cadet accused of spiking pregnant girlfriend’s protein shake with abortion pill is the son of powerful healthcare exec who threw James Bond parties at $17m Washington mansion
Caleb Suh, a former West Point cadet, pleaded guilty to assault after giving his pregnant girlfriend a protein shake containing abortion medication in 2022, according to court records. The woman, who wanted to continue the pregnancy, was hospitalised and miscarried; the case has prompted both criminal proceedings and a civil lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleges Suh secretly obtained the medication through an online pharmacy using the woman’s identity, and concealed it in a drink he described as pregnancy protein powder. At the time, he was a sophomore cadet assigned as her team leader and mentor; he is now studying for a master’s degree at Columbia University. A judge has delayed sentencing until January so he can finish the academic semester, while the civil case remains unanswered.
In short
- Former cadet Caleb Suh pleaded guilty to assault.
- His girlfriend miscarried after drinking a shake with abortion medication.
- Sentencing is scheduled for January.
Explained simply
West Point is the US military academy, where cadets train to become officers. Caleb Suh was a cadet there when he was in a relationship with a woman who was pregnant; he also had a formal role as her team leader and mentor.
The case concerns medication used to end a pregnancy and whether it was given to the woman without her knowledge or agreement. Court records say Suh pleaded guilty to assault, while a separate civil lawsuit makes further allegations that have not yet been answered.
The criminal case and civil lawsuit follow different legal processes: the criminal case can lead to a sentence, while the civil case concerns claims brought by the woman. The case has drawn attention to consent, the duties attached to leadership roles and how such allegations are handled within military institutions.
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