The U.S. Justice Department has dismissed all criminal charges against Dr. Eithan Haim, a former Texas Children’s Hospital doctor who faced accusations of leaking confidential information regarding transgender care for minors. The case, which drew significant media attention and was seen as a whistleblower moment, was put forth by Haim, who claimed to expose secretive practices related to transgender surgeries on children. A federal judge ruled in favor of Haim, clearing him of any wrongdoing, marking a significant victory for those involved in the whistleblower movement surrounding gender identity treatment for minors. The dropping of the charges has sparked discussions on the balance between medical confidentiality and the right to expose potentially harmful practices.