TOLEDO, Ohio — Ohio’s medical board has suspended the license of a University of Toledo Medical Center surgery resident, citing “clear and convincing evidence” that he poses what the board calls an immediate danger to patients amid allegations he secretly obtained abortion drugs and administered them to a woman he impregnated.

The woman, who spoke with 11 Investigates, said she also has a protective order against Dr. Hassan-James Abbas, 32, who was also placed on administrative leave from UTMC.

In a letter dated Nov. 5, the State Medical Board determined there is "clear and convincing evidence" that Dr. Hassan-James Abbas violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4731.22(B)(3) and 4731.22(B)(10), and that "his continued practice presents a danger of immediate and serious harm to the public. As

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