It's one of the largest cases of sexual misconduct in military history: A trusted Army doctor has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for sexually abusing multiple patients at Joint Base Lewis McChord near Tacoma, Washington. It's a closed chapter in a sprawling investigation Spotlight on America first told you about nearly a year ago, but the story is far from over. This month, Dr. Michael Stockin pleaded guilty to a total of 41 specifications, most of them for abusive sexual contact.
A military judge sentenced him to months behind bars and a dismissal from the Army. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.
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Among those who came forward to detail the doctor's abuse, a year veteran who served throughout the U. He wanted to remain anonymous, but shared his experience with Spotlight on America, saying he knew something was off during his first appointment.
Chris Daniels : When do you know during the course of this appointment that something is off? He said he was angry to learn that multiple other people had allegedly been abused, but felt affirmation that he wasn't alone. He described the toll that the abuse took on his life, including declines in his work performance and family interactions. Spotlight on America attended days of closed-door proceedings, with service member after service member laying out claims that they were inappropriately touched during appointments with Stockin.
It is believed to be the largest case of its kind in recent Army history. Judge Col. Larry Babin on Jan. Military prosecutors dropped another 11 counts during the proceedings. Less than two weeks later, the judge handed down the sentence of months. Ryan Guilds represents seven clients who said they were assaulted by Stockin, but he believes other victims may be out there, and may have remained silent.
