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JBLM doctor found guilty of sexual assault, hears from victims in court
[KOMOnews] An Army Veteran sat in a small Joint Base Lewis McChord
The ranking officer, who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, told the court how he was seeking relief from back pain from Army Doctor Michael Stockin back in 2022. But instead, he said, the anesthesiologist at Madigan Army Medical Center directed him to “drop trou” and touched his genitals multiple times without gloves. Stockin has admitted to the crime and 35 other assaults of soldiers that were done “with the intent to arouse and gratify the sexual desire” of the doctor under the guise of a medical purpose. It is believed to be the largest case of its kind in recent Army history. On Friday, Jan. 10, Judge Col. Larry Babin formally accepted the terms of a plea deal, that called for Stockin to be discharged, stripped of any military benefits, and face a minimum of close to 10 years in prison. In exchange, Stockin pleaded guilty to 41 counts, or what are called “specifications” under military law, including 36 counts of abusive sexual contact and 5 counts of indecent viewing. Military prosecutors dropped another 11 counts during the proceedings. The judge asked Stockin directly “Are you doing this because you are convinced you are guilty?” Stockin replied, “Yes, your honor.” Related: Joint Base Lewis McChord: 2012-10-29 Guess now Obama's got Bayonets-the 7th is back Joint Base Lewis McChord: 2011-08-14 Army Ranger SSG Commits Suicide, Facing 9th Deployment Posted by: RJ45ACP 2025-01-12 |
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