Subpoena for CBS News interviews "sends a chilling message" to victims in sexual abuse case against Army doctor, advocates say
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Advocates for victims of sexual assault are speaking out against an effort by lawyers for an Army doctor, accused of abusing more than 40 patients, to obtain unbroadcast footage of CBS News interviews with two of his accusers ahead of court martial proceedings against him.
The defense has demanded CBS News turn over unaired footage from interviews conducted with two retired soldiers who spoke to CBS News, with their faces in shadow and their identities protected, in a report that first aired on "CBS Mornings" in February. In the broadcast interviews, the two men described alleged misconduct that occurred under the guise of medical care from Maj. Michael Stockin.
"Survivors have already faced unimaginable trauma," said Josh Connolly, senior vice president of the victims' advocacy group Protect Our Defenders. "Their courage in sharing their stories should be met with unwavering support and protection, not further exposure and risk."
