Major Michael Stockin admitted to 41 charges of sexual abuse against multiple military personnel. He faces dismissal from the military and a lengthy prison sentence.
A local doctor pleaded guilty in military court Tuesday to a total of 41 specifications, a term for charges, tied to sexual abuse – 36 specifications for abusive sexual contact, and five specifications for indecent viewing.Major Michael Stockin is likely to face dismissal from the military and a lengthy prison sentence, if the military accepts the plea he entered on Tuesday. According to a lawyer who represents a number of the victims, Stockin will likely face nine to 13 years behind bars.
Stockin has been accused by multiple military members of touching their genitals under the 'guise of medical treatment,' while working at a pain clinic at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.A total of 41 victims have come forward, but lawyers believe there are additional victims who haven’t shared their stories yet, given that Stockin served at multiple military installations, including time at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, and served in Hawaii.On top of the 41 men who have accused Stockin of sexual abuse, a number of additional victims have filed charges through the civil court system, accusing the military of failing its duty to protect them.In December, FOX 13 Seattle reported on four new victims who filed federal tort claims against the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense, accusing the Army of negligence.'This is just in this one installation — what did they know, what didn’t they know and what they could have done to prevent this remain open questions,' said Ryan Guilds of Arnold & Porter.Guilds told FOX 13 Seattle that the men he represents are thankful that they’re nearing the finish line of the criminal proceedings. He says it was difficult for them to come forward, andt many grappled with the decision.'This has been a years-long journey. Many of them didn’t even know they were victims of the crime,' said Guilds. 'To learn that and have this process play out over two-plus years has been incredibly challengin
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