Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Over 40 Soldiers

Maj. Michael Stockin admitted to 41 counts of sexual misconduct at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, prompting calls for accountability within the military.

Maj. Michael Stockin, an anesthesiologist at Madigan Army Medical Center, pleaded guilty to 36 counts of abusive sexual contact and five counts of indecent viewing involving 41 male patients between 2019 and 2022.
The charges stem from allegations that Stockin abused soldiers seeking medical care for conditions such as pain management and physical injuries.
The case has been described as one of the largest military sexual abuse scandals in recent history, with advocacy groups demanding systemic reforms and a congressional review.
Lawyers for 22 victims have filed Federal Tort Claims Act complaints against the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, alleging negligence in hiring, supervising, and retaining Stockin, with each seeking $5 million in damages.
Stockin faces a potential maximum sentence of 336 years if the charges are served consecutively, with the sentencing phase expected to include impact statements from multiple victims.