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This document is page 90 of a court transcript from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, filed on January 15, 2025. It features direct examination testimony from a witness named Rocchio regarding forensic psychology practices, specifically concerning the evaluation of adults disclosing childhood sexual abuse and issues surrounding statutes of limitations. The witness describes the process of determining when a patient became aware of the connection between current difficulties and past abuse.
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| Name | Role | Context |
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| Rocchio | Witness/Expert |
Providing direct testimony regarding forensic psychology practices and delayed disclosure of abuse.
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| Unnamed Attorney (Q) | Examiner |
Conducting direct examination of the witness.
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting agency listed in footer.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (indicated by Bates stamp prefix DOJ-OGR).
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Q and A format in transcript header 'Rocchio - Direct'
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"Disclosure-related issues in a forensic setting can come up particularly, for example, when there are issues related to the statute of limitations."Source
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"I was asked to evaluate the time at which an individual reasonably came to be aware of a connection between their present difficulties or potential connection between their present difficulties and the alleged abuse."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 782 Filed 01/15/25 Page 90 of 158 90
LBAAMAX3ps Rocchio - Direct
LBAAMAX3ps Rocchio - Direct
1 evaluate patients who have delayed disclosing childhood sexual
2 abuse?
3 A. It's consistent with my peers and reports that I've read in
4 the clinical literature, yes.
5 Q. In your forensic practice, have you dealt with
6 disclosure-related issues?
7 A. I have.
8 Q. Can you explain.
9 A. Disclosure-related issues in a forensic setting can come up
10 particularly, for example, when there are issues related to the
11 statute of limitations. So in a recent case, I was asked to
12 evaluate the time at which an individual reasonably came to be
13 aware of a connection between their present difficulties or
14 potential connection between their present difficulties and the
15 alleged abuse. And part of that case involved my looking at,
16 you know, were there any reports made about the abuse at the
17 time, because I'm working with an adult who's alleging
18 something during childhood, and if so to whom and under what
19 circumstances. And, you know, even if the reports weren't made
20 at the time of the abuse, for example, did this person talk
21 about their experiences with their therapist or when they were
22 hospitalized for substance abuse, what did they have to say.
23 So I'm looking at what they disclosed, how they
24 disclosed it. I'm obviously, in a forensic setting, comparing
25 that to what they're telling me now and with what the fact
2 abuse?
3 A. It's consistent with my peers and reports that I've read in
4 the clinical literature, yes.
5 Q. In your forensic practice, have you dealt with
6 disclosure-related issues?
7 A. I have.
8 Q. Can you explain.
9 A. Disclosure-related issues in a forensic setting can come up
10 particularly, for example, when there are issues related to the
11 statute of limitations. So in a recent case, I was asked to
12 evaluate the time at which an individual reasonably came to be
13 aware of a connection between their present difficulties or
14 potential connection between their present difficulties and the
15 alleged abuse. And part of that case involved my looking at,
16 you know, were there any reports made about the abuse at the
17 time, because I'm working with an adult who's alleging
18 something during childhood, and if so to whom and under what
19 circumstances. And, you know, even if the reports weren't made
20 at the time of the abuse, for example, did this person talk
21 about their experiences with their therapist or when they were
22 hospitalized for substance abuse, what did they have to say.
23 So I'm looking at what they disclosed, how they
24 disclosed it. I'm obviously, in a forensic setting, comparing
25 that to what they're telling me now and with what the fact
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