A former cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point is facing a civil lawsuit alleging he forcibly terminated a pregnancy against his girlfriend’s will. The case sheds light on disturbing allegations involving Caleb Suh, once a top-ranking cadet and aspiring public health professional.

According to a lawsuit filed in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan on Wednesday, Suh clandestinely drugged his former girlfriend, identified only as Jane Doe, in February 2022 while both were still cadets at West Point. The complaint states Suh mixed Xanax into a drink he gave her without her knowledge and, while she was incapacitated, administered abortion medications by inserting pills into her mouth and vagina. The pills had been obtained through an online pharmacy account Suh created in Doe’s name without her consent. Hours later, Doe experienced severe vaginal bleeding and was hospitalized, resulting in a miscarriage.

The relationship between the two reportedly began in October 2020. Doe discovered she was pregnant in early 2022 and sought to carry the pregnancy to term despite Suh’s repeated pressure to have an abortion. The lawsuit alleges Suh warned that he would harm himself if she did not terminate the pregnancy, and when she refused, he devised the plan to forcibly end it. The plaintiff described the incident as a betrayal in an environment where she expected safety.

Suh pleaded guilty in June 2026 to a charge of assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction related to the case and is awaiting sentencing, which is expected to result in roughly two years in prison. Despite his conviction, Suh has been permitted to continue his graduate studies at Columbia University, where he is pursuing a master’s degree at the Mailman School of Public Health. Columbia reportedly was unaware of his conviction until recently and is now reviewing the matter. Suh sought and received permission from the federal judge overseeing his case to postpone sentencing to complete his academic program and a rehabilitation initiative.

Before these events, Suh had progressed through several elite institutions. He graduated from Cornell University, where he was involved in health equity initiatives and co-founded an organization addressing systemic healthcare disparities. At West Point, he was competing to become the first captain of his class and was widely viewed as a promising leader. Following his undergraduate education, he received a scholarship to attend Columbia.

Jane Doe reported the assault to the Army Criminal Investigation Division in May 2022 after their breakup, but details on the outcomes of that investigation remain unclear. Legal representatives for Doe have expressed that the forced termination of the pregnancy was a traumatic violation that continues to impact her life. Suh’s attorney declined to comment on ongoing litigation. West Point and Cornell University did not provide statements, while Columbia declined to comment officially on the case beyond confirming they are addressing the issue internally.