Army Doctor Sentenced to Over 13 Years for Sexual Abuse of Soldiers

Major Michael Stockin pleaded guilty to abusing 41 male patients under the guise of medical care at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Major Michael Stockin, an Army anesthesiologist, was sentenced to 13 years and 8 months in prison after pleading guilty to 36 counts of abusive sexual contact and 5 counts of indecent viewing.
All 41 victims were military service members, with most seeking pain management treatment at Madigan Army Medical Center from 2019 to 2022.
The Army launched an investigation into Stockin in 2022, suspending him from patient care before filing formal charges in 2023.
Victims testified about the lasting emotional, physical, and psychological trauma caused by Stockin’s actions, with some expressing distrust in the military and medical systems.
A civil lawsuit involving 22 victims has been filed against the Army and Department of Defense, alleging negligence in hiring and supervising Stockin.