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This page is a transcript from the direct examination of Dr. Rocchio in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE), filed on August 10, 2022. The testimony focuses on the psychological barriers preventing children from reporting sexual abuse, distinguishing between 'external barriers' (fear of trouble, loyalty to the perpetrator) and 'internal factors' (shame, guilt, confusion). The witness also confirms that 'delayed disclosure' is an established concept in scientific literature.
People (2)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Dr. Rocchio | Witness/Expert |
Testifying regarding the psychology of child sexual abuse victims and reasons for delayed disclosure.
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| Unidentified Examiner | Attorney |
Conducting the direct examination (Q.) of Dr. Rocchio.
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
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2022-08-10
Court filing date of the transcript for Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell).
Southern District of New York (implied by case number)
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Victim (Child/Adolescent)
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Abusive/Complex Loyalty
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Perpetrator
Dr. Rocchio testifies: 'remembering that they have a close relationship with this person often, and even though the person has been sexually abusing them, there's this sense of loyalty.'
Key Quotes (4)
"So the external barriers are things that are outside the child... fear often that the perpetrator is going to get into trouble."Source
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"Again, remembering that they have a close relationship with this person often, and even though the person has been sexually abusing them, there's this sense of loyalty."Source
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"So the internal factors have much more to do with the feelings of shame, feelings of guilt, the feelings of self-blame..."Source
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"So sexual abuse, in particular, of all kinds is thought to be one of the most underreported crimes."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 747 Filed 08/10/22 Page 61 of 228 737
LC2VMAX2 Rocchio - Direct
LC2VMAX2 Rocchio - Direct
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2 A. So the external barriers are things that are outside the
3 child. So, for example, fear of getting into trouble for an
4 adolescent; in particular, fear that if they tell someone,
5 their freedom is going to be constricted; fear that others are
6 going to judge or blame them; fear often that the perpetrator
7 is going to get into trouble. Again, remembering that they
8 have a close relationship with this person often, and even
9 though the person has been sexually abusing them, there's this
10 sense of loyalty.
11 So those would be examples of the external factors in
12 contrast to the internal factors.
13 Q. What are the internal factors, Dr. Rocchio?
14 A. So the internal factors have much more to do with the
15 feelings of shame, feelings of guilt, the feelings of
16 self-blame, the feelings of confusion, perhaps not
17 acknowledging to oneself that what's happening is abusive. So
18 those are the kind of emotions that go along with the impact of
19 being sexually abused during childhood.
20 Q. Is the concept of delayed disclosure established in
21 scientific literature?
22 A. It is.
23 Q. Can you explain.
24 A. So sexual abuse, in particular, of all kinds is thought to
25 be one of the most underreported crimes. But we certainly know
2 A. So the external barriers are things that are outside the
3 child. So, for example, fear of getting into trouble for an
4 adolescent; in particular, fear that if they tell someone,
5 their freedom is going to be constricted; fear that others are
6 going to judge or blame them; fear often that the perpetrator
7 is going to get into trouble. Again, remembering that they
8 have a close relationship with this person often, and even
9 though the person has been sexually abusing them, there's this
10 sense of loyalty.
11 So those would be examples of the external factors in
12 contrast to the internal factors.
13 Q. What are the internal factors, Dr. Rocchio?
14 A. So the internal factors have much more to do with the
15 feelings of shame, feelings of guilt, the feelings of
16 self-blame, the feelings of confusion, perhaps not
17 acknowledging to oneself that what's happening is abusive. So
18 those are the kind of emotions that go along with the impact of
19 being sexually abused during childhood.
20 Q. Is the concept of delayed disclosure established in
21 scientific literature?
22 A. It is.
23 Q. Can you explain.
24 A. So sexual abuse, in particular, of all kinds is thought to
25 be one of the most underreported crimes. But we certainly know
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