Maj. Michael Stockin Admits to 41 Sexual Abuse Charges, Faces Up to 14 Years in Prison

On Tuesday, U.S. Army anesthesiologist Maj. Michael Stockin admitted responsibility for sexually mistreating 41 male patients at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. During a court-martial marking one of the Army's most significant sexual assault cases, Stockin, a pain management physician, admitted counts of abusive sexual contact and indecent viewing.

The incidents, which happened between 2019 and 2022, included individuals under his medical treatment. Prosecutors have agreed to a plea deal that should translate into a 10 to 14-year term in military prison. Following victim evidence, a military judge will determine this week whether to approve the accord.

The case, including hundreds of victims who trusted Stockin as their doctor, has attracted unusual attention because of its scale. A lawyer defending some of the victims voiced reservations about the plea agreement, claiming the sentence does not fairly portray the seriousness of the crimes.

Victim impact testimonies will help to highlight the psychological and emotional toll Stockin's court-martial processes caused on the people he mistreated.

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