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News in English (USA) / 16.01.2025 / 18:00

Army Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Soldiers

A military doctor at Joint Base Lewis-McChord has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse involving at least 41 patients. The case has been described as one of the largest military sexual assault scandals in recent history. Victims have expressed their deep mistrust of medical professionals and the military following the case. The doctor admitted to the abuse on the first day of his trial, shocking many within the military community.
The Associated Press, KOMO News, Tacoma News Tribune, Task & Purpose, Military.com, The Seattle Times, Stars and Stripes, FOX 13 Seattle, Medpage Today, wenatcheeworld.com