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This document is page 154 of a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) filed on January 15, 2025. It features the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio, who is testifying about the scientific validity of reasons for false allegations, such as lying, intoxication, and psychiatric disorders. Rocchio states that while false allegations occur, they represent a very small minority of cases and notes a lack of specific scientific research linking the suggested factors as predictors.
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| Rocchio | Witness |
Undergoing cross-examination regarding scientific literature on false allegations.
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| The Court | Judge |
Intervenes at the end of the page to direct the questioning.
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| Unidentified Attorney (Q) | Interrogator |
Conducting cross-examination, asking about causes for false allegations (lying, intoxication, psychiatric disorders).
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting agency listed in the footer.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (inferred from Bates stamp DOJ-OGR).
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Inferred jurisdiction based on Case number format and Court Reporter location (212 area code).
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Cross-examination Q&A format.
Key Quotes (3)
"There's a very large body of scientific literature documenting of course that false allegations can occur, but they are -- represent a very small minority of allegations that are made."Source
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"I'm not aware of the scientific research that has studied specifically these as predictors of false allegations."Source
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"Again, these are reasons that have been hypothesized to explain possibilities for false allegations, yes."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 782 Filed 01/15/25 Page 154 of 158 154
LBAAMAX5ps Rocchio - Cross
LBAAMAX5ps Rocchio - Cross
1 A. Of course, yes.
2 Q. For many reasons. Correct?
3 A. Sure.
4 Q. And that could be outright lying, could be a reason?
5 A. Could be.
6 Q. False memories could be a reason, correct?
7 A. Could be.
8 Q. Intoxication could be a reason?
9 A. Again, these are reasons that have been hypothesized to
10 explain possibilities for false allegations, yes.
11 Q. And they are accepted in the literature, correct?
12 A. That lying exists, or that intoxication can lead to, to
13 distorted claims? Sure.
14 Q. Yes. Or a variety of psychiatric disorders, correct?
15 A. Again, I'm not aware of the scientific research that has
16 studied specifically these as predictors of false allegations.
17 There's a very large body of scientific literature documenting
18 of course that false allegations can occur, but they are --
19 represent a very small minority of allegations that are made.
20 And I believe the article that you're reviewing, the authors
21 are putting forth some hypotheses as to how or why that might
22 occur. But I don't believe it's coming from a scientific
23 study, and I'm not aware of one at this point.
24 Q. OK. So wrapping up here --
25 THE COURT: I would again try to point it directly at
2 Q. For many reasons. Correct?
3 A. Sure.
4 Q. And that could be outright lying, could be a reason?
5 A. Could be.
6 Q. False memories could be a reason, correct?
7 A. Could be.
8 Q. Intoxication could be a reason?
9 A. Again, these are reasons that have been hypothesized to
10 explain possibilities for false allegations, yes.
11 Q. And they are accepted in the literature, correct?
12 A. That lying exists, or that intoxication can lead to, to
13 distorted claims? Sure.
14 Q. Yes. Or a variety of psychiatric disorders, correct?
15 A. Again, I'm not aware of the scientific research that has
16 studied specifically these as predictors of false allegations.
17 There's a very large body of scientific literature documenting
18 of course that false allegations can occur, but they are --
19 represent a very small minority of allegations that are made.
20 And I believe the article that you're reviewing, the authors
21 are putting forth some hypotheses as to how or why that might
22 occur. But I don't believe it's coming from a scientific
23 study, and I'm not aware of one at this point.
24 Q. OK. So wrapping up here --
25 THE COURT: I would again try to point it directly at
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