One of the US Army's biggest ever sex abuse cases: High-ranking military doctor is accused of DOZENS of sex attacks on male soldiers - as horrifying details are laid out

A high-ranking military doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting dozens of male soldiers who he treated at a Washington state US army base.

Major Michael Stockin, a pain doctor, is facing 47 sexual assault charges in a case that would be one of the biggest of its kind in the US Army's history, as reported by Fox13. 

Dozens of male soldiers who were treated by Stockin at the Joint Base Lewis McChord’s (JBLM) Madigan Army Medical Center say he groped them under the guise of a sensory exam.

Ryan Guilds, a lawyer for several victims, told the local outlet that his clients sometimes have bad days 'because of what happened to them' or as they 'come to grips with what happened to them.'

It's likely the trial will be pushed until next year, with Guilds saying the delay makes the situation even harder for his clients.

Major Michael Stockin, a pain doctor, is facing 47 sexual assault charges in a case that would be one of the biggest of its kind in the US Army's history

Dozens of male soldiers who were treated by Stockin at the Joint Base Lewis McChord’s (JBLM) Madigan Army Medical Center say they were abused

'They’re soldiers, so I think they’ll muck it up and do their best,' the lawyer said. 'Ultimately, they’re trying to move forward and what is obviously a lengthy process, and now after today, it’s longer.'

Authorities say they could be more victims and have asked anyone with information to come forward. 

Charging documents say Stockin tried covering up the sexual abuse by saying it had a 'medical purpose,' as reported by CBS News. 

Back in February two of Stockin's alleged victims spoke anonymously to CBS, saying the doctor betrayed their trust. 

One of the soldiers, who went to see the doctor for shoulder pain, said: 'Myself and Dr. Stockin were left alone in the room. He first checked my shoulders and then he asked me to stand up and to pull down my pants and lift up my gown.

'Dr. Stockin, he was face level with my groin, and he started touching my genitals.'

The soldier, a retired command sergeant major, said he was sexually abused by Stockin three times.

Another soldier, a Command Sergeant Major allegedly abused by the doctor, said the experience has left emotional trauma.

He said:  'Even with my wife I couldn't bring myself to talk through what happened... It just felt very uncomfortable.'

Stockin previously worked at other army facilities in DC, and Hawaii, but all the victims were treated at the Army hospital located at JBLM.

He did not enter a plea during a court appearance in February but can still enter one at a later date.

His lawyer Robert Capovilla has said: 'We understand, without exception, that in today’s political culture, the media will continue to condemn Major Stockin and render judgment before a jury or judge even hears evidence.'

Capovilla added he intends to fight every single allegation against his client.