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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, the Ghislaine Maxwell trial) filed on January 15, 2025. It features the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio, a psychologist, regarding the definition of forensic psychology versus therapeutic roles and the potential for 'dual roles' or boundary violations. The witness confirms they are testifying in a forensic capacity subject to APA guidelines and acknowledges reviewing a letter sent by the government on April 23rd that outlined their opinions.
People (2)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Rocchio | Witness / Psychologist |
Under cross-examination regarding the definition of forensic psychology and their role in the case.
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| Unidentified Attorney (Q) | Defense Attorney (implied) |
Conducting cross-examination of the witness.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| APA |
American Psychological Association; referenced regarding forensic guidelines.
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| The Government |
Refers to the prosecution/DOJ; sent a letter on April 23rd outlining the witness's opinions.
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting agency listed in the footer.
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Locations (1)
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Implied jurisdiction (SDNY) based on the court reporter and case number.
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Relationships (1)
Rocchio reviewed a letter drafted by the government regarding his opinions before it was sent.
Key Quotes (3)
""Forensic psychology" refers to the professional practice by any psychologist when applying psychology to the law to assist to address legal matters."Source
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"It would be a dual role."Source
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"On April 23rd, the government sent a letter outlining what the government said were your opinions in this matter."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 782 Filed 01/15/25 Page 108 of 158 108
LBAAMAX3ps Rocchio - Cross
LBAAMAX3ps Rocchio - Cross
1 Q. "Forensic psychology" refers to the professional practice
2 by any psychologist when applying psychology to the law to
3 assist to address legal matters. Is that the definition?
4 A. Yes.
5 Q. And forensic and therapeutic roles are very different,
6 correct?
7 A. Yes, they are.
8 Q. And a therapeutic role typically is not going to involve a
9 forensic component, correct?
10 A. Correct.
11 Q. And that would be somewhat of a boundary violation,
12 correct?
13 A. It would be a dual role.
14 Q. OK. Do you consider yourself to be in a forensic capacity
15 here?
16 A. Here today, yes.
17 Q. Yes. And so subject to the forensic guidelines by the APA,
18 correct?
19 A. That's correct.
20 Q. On April 23rd, the government sent a letter outlining what
21 the government said were your opinions in this matter. Did you
22 review that letter before the government sent it?
23 A. I've reviewed that letter, I'm not sure at what stage in
24 the process. I believe so, though, yes.
25 (Continued on next page)
2 by any psychologist when applying psychology to the law to
3 assist to address legal matters. Is that the definition?
4 A. Yes.
5 Q. And forensic and therapeutic roles are very different,
6 correct?
7 A. Yes, they are.
8 Q. And a therapeutic role typically is not going to involve a
9 forensic component, correct?
10 A. Correct.
11 Q. And that would be somewhat of a boundary violation,
12 correct?
13 A. It would be a dual role.
14 Q. OK. Do you consider yourself to be in a forensic capacity
15 here?
16 A. Here today, yes.
17 Q. Yes. And so subject to the forensic guidelines by the APA,
18 correct?
19 A. That's correct.
20 Q. On April 23rd, the government sent a letter outlining what
21 the government said were your opinions in this matter. Did you
22 review that letter before the government sent it?
23 A. I've reviewed that letter, I'm not sure at what stage in
24 the process. I believe so, though, yes.
25 (Continued on next page)
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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