Posted on 02/23/2024 8:12:12 PM PST by Uncle Miltie
JBLM Army doctor was formally arraigned on Friday in what has been described as the largest sexual assault case of its type in military history.
Michael Stockin said little during the brief arraignment at the Cascade Courthouse Complex as part of an Article 120 hearing. He stands accused of sexually assaulting at least four dozen men during his time as a pain management doctor at Madigan Army Hospital at JBLM.
Stockin deferred entering a plea during his first court appearance Friday, which is allowed in military court.
A charging sheet obtained by KOMO News claims that Stockin abused the soldiers under “fraudulent representation that the sexual contact served a professional purpose.”
KOMO News has seen complaints from the alleged victims who said they have been traumatized and sought mental health treatment as a result. Stockin has been barred from seeing patients since 2022, according to the Army.
The Army has stayed quiet for months as attorneys for the alleged victims have claimed the abuse may be more widespread.
A defense attorney for Stockin issued a statement that read in part, “Major Stockin and the defense team believes that the United States Army is one of the greatest organizations on the planet,” and “We urge everyone to keep an open mind, to remember Major Stockin is presumed innocent and understand that this fight is just getting started.”
But, the alleged victim’s attorney claims that the Army has failed to provide them with proper counsel and failed to immediately follow up on abuse claims. That has led the advocacy group called “Protect Our Defenders” to call for a congressional review saying, “This case exemplifies deeply serious issues within the US Military concerning access to critical support services for survivors and leadership accountability.”
Stockin’s case is scheduled to go to trial under military law in October. Stockin faces a maximum sentence of 336 years if convicted of the accusations.
KOMO rhymes with ?
Something ain’t right. Any clear minded man can discern immediately what constitutes inappropriate sexual contact. A real soldier would’ve whipped his arse, then and there.
“Many instances involved touching patients’ genitals for no medical purpose.”
I see. Go in with back or neck pain. Doctor feels the need to inspect your lower unit.
More female doctors needed...
“We have heard that there’s potentially up to 100 different victims who have made complaints in the criminal case right now they’ve indicted him on 54 different victims,” said Dunn.
WTF is a JBLM? Sorry to ask as I haven’t lived all over the world, just half of it.
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“The Army had a duty to take reasonable measures to protect patients in its care,” Dunn wrote. “The fact that Dr. Stockin was able to abuse so many patients is compelling evidence that the Army was negligent in supervising Dr. Stockin.”
The plaintiffs seek $5 million each in damages. The Army has six months to investigate the claim.
Joint Base Lewis McChord.
In the newspeak of Bidenistan that's a NONO.
I guess JB means Joint Base. No idea what LM means.
Dr. Jelly Finger...
Joint Base Lewis McChord = JBLM, south of Seattle in approximately Tacoma/Lakewood/Spanaway etc.
Up to 100 victims and not one kicked the everlovin’ crap out of him?
“I see. Go in with back or neck pain. Doctor feels the need to inspect your lower unit. “
That was the joke about the school doctor at my boarding school.
“Sore throat, huh ? Well get your pants down, and let’s have a look at you.”
JBLM = Joint Base Lewis McChord from from Fort Lewis and McChord AFB.
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