Rocchio
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| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
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| N/A | N/A | Cross-examination of witness Rocchio | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Witness presented a list of 77 behaviors identified in literature as grooming. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Direct examination of witness Rocchio regarding forensic psychology methodology. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Guest editor role for a special issue of a journal. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Cross-examination testimony of witness Rocchio regarding expert opinion and methodology. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Direct examination of witness Rocchio regarding forensic psychology credentials and definitions o... | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Cross-examination of witness Rocchio regarding psychology of false allegations. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Direct examination of witness Rocchio regarding grooming, trauma verification, and scientific lit... | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Direct examination of witness Rocchio regarding the psychology of delayed disclosure in childhood... | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Direct examination of witness Rocchio regarding forensic evaluation procedures. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Participation in eating-disorder research group | Butler Hospital | View |
| N/A | N/A | Founding of independent psychology practice | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Witness worked with hundreds of patients dealing with eating disorders, grief, and traumatic stress. | Graduate school (unspecified) | View |
| N/A | N/A | Witness worked for six months in a partial hospital program treating adults. | Yale New Haven Hospital | View |
| N/A | N/A | Cross-examination of witness Rocchio regarding the 'Craven article' and the definition of grooming. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Direct examination testimony of witness Rocchio. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Cross-examination of witness Rocchio regarding forensic psychology definitions and document review. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Direct examination of witness Rocchio in court. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Direct examination of witness Rocchio regarding clinical assessment of child sexual abuse victims. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Cross-examination of witness Rocchio regarding expert witness hiring practices and independence. | Courtroom | View |
| N/A | N/A | Previous legal cases where Rocchio testified or was deposed. | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Direct examination of witness Rocchio regarding clinical opinions on child sexual abuse risk fact... | Court | View |
| N/A | N/A | American Psychological Association Annual Conference | Unspecified | View |
| N/A | Meeting | The witness, Rocchio, met with the government multiple times in connection with the case. | N/A | View |
| N/A | Legal proceeding | A legal argument against the admissibility of Rocchio's proposed expert testimony in case 1:20-cr... | N/A | View |
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, featuring the testimony of a witness named Rocchio. Rocchio explains that grooming associated with abuse can be identified retrospectively through two main avenues: clinically, by discussing the development of the abusive relationship with victims during treatment, and through scientific research that analyzes both victim experiences and the tactics used by offenders to lure and entrap children.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, containing the testimony of an individual named Rocchio. Rocchio explains the concept of 'grooming the environment,' describing it as a process where a perpetrator skillfully builds trust not only with the intended child victim but also with the adults in the child's life to gain access and avoid suspicion.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing the direct examination of Dr. Rocchio. Dr. Rocchio describes the third stage of grooming, where a perpetrator uses manipulative tactics like giving special attention, creating a false sense of family, and gift-giving to build a relationship of trust and dependency with a child, thereby exploiting their vulnerabilities and gaining control.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing the direct examination of Dr. Rocchio. Dr. Rocchio explains the first two stages of grooming to a jury, stating that offenders first target vulnerable children and then place themselves in positions of unquestioned authority and access (like a coach or teacher) to isolate their chosen victim.
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This document is a court transcript from a direct examination of a witness named Rocchio, filed on August 10, 2022. Rocchio testifies about their professional background, stating they are a Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of psychiatry at Brown University School of Medicine since June 2020. Their responsibilities include supervising psychiatric fellows and conducting seminars on trauma.
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This document is page 31 of 228 from a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (the Ghislaine Maxwell trial). It features the direct examination of a clinical psychologist named Rocchio. The witness testifies to having 30 years of experience specializing in traumatic stress and interpersonal violence, specifically treating 'hundreds upon hundreds' of victims of childhood sexual abuse, including teenagers and adolescents aged 12 and up.
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This document is a court transcript from a direct examination of a witness named Rocchio, filed on August 10, 2022. Rocchio details their professional background, including a predoctoral fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine and work at Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale Psychiatric Institute. They also describe their postdoctoral fellowship, which focused on treating chronically suicidal and self-injurious women.
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This document is a page from a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022, showing the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. Rocchio provides definitions for 'childhood sexual abuse' and clarifies that 'child' refers to someone under 18. The witness also testifies to having completed approximately 4,000 hours of supervised clinical work with hundreds of patients during their graduate studies.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio by an attorney, Mr. Pagliuca. The questioning focuses on the scientific basis for Rocchio's expert opinions, specifically the studies relied upon and their potential rate of error. Rocchio states he does not rely on a single study and explains that a 'pure error rate' is not typically calculated in social sciences, instead referencing measures like inter-rater reliability.
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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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This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning focuses on the witness's testimony regarding childhood abuse reporting rates, specifically challenging their conclusions by analyzing the statistics from the "Alaggia study, 2010". The witness defends their position by interpreting the study's data to show that a majority (58%) of victims did not disclose abuse.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, from case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE. Attorney Mr. Pagliuca cross-examines a witness, Rocchio, about a study the witness relied upon. Pagliuca challenges the study's credibility by pointing out that a key phrase, "right away," is undefined, and Rocchio admits to not having reviewed all the underlying data or cited references in the summary article.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning focuses on the validity of "offender-generated data" and the findings of several studies, including one by McElvaney and Culhane, about the disclosure patterns of child victims. Key points discussed include the potential for cognitive distortions in self-reports and a study finding that a majority of children first disclosed to their mothers and peers.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning focuses on the specifics of studies Rocchio cited, including survivor statistics and a 2015 study by Leclerc and Wortley on offender-generated data. Rocchio acknowledges that some details questioned were not present in the summaries they reviewed for their testimony.
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This is a page from the court transcript of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). Defense attorney Mr. Pagliuca is cross-examining a witness named Rocchio regarding 'Government Exhibit 6,' a study analyzing delayed reporting of psychological issues. Pagliuca attempts to establish that the current case does not involve allegations of delayed reporting by males, leading to an objection by prosecutor Ms. Pomerantz on the grounds that the witness does not know the specific details of the case.
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This is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) filed on January 15, 2025. It documents the cross-examination of an expert witness named Rocchio by attorney Mr. Pagliuca regarding 'Exhibit 6,' a study on barriers to and facilitators of delayed disclosure in abuse cases. The witness defends their opinion as being based on the totality of their professional experience rather than a single article.
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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) filed on January 15, 2025. It details the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio regarding a 2016/2017 scientific article about the difficulty of identifying predatory behaviors and child molesters ahead of time. The dialogue includes a debate on 'hindsight bias' in characterizing grooming behaviors and concludes with the admission of Defendant's Exhibit B into evidence.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning focuses on a 2020 study by Winters and Jeglic, which found that grooming behaviors could not be predicted among a group of 393 undergraduate students. The questioner uses the study's findings to challenge the witness's testimony.
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This document is a court transcript from January 15, 2025, detailing a portion of the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. Attorney Pagliuca successfully moves to admit Defendant's Exhibit A into evidence with no objection from opposing counsel, Ms. Pomerantz. Mr. Pagliuca then begins to question the witness, addressed as 'Doctor', about another piece of evidence, Exhibit B.
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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell) filed on January 15, 2025. It depicts the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio by defense attorney Mr. Pagliuca regarding an article written in 2006 by Ms. Craven. The questioning focuses on the academic understanding of the term 'sexual grooming of children,' specifically highlighting a quote stating that the phenomenon is not clearly understood in the public domain.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025. An attorney, Mr. Pagliuca, is cross-examining a witness named Rocchio about their knowledge of academic literature on the topic of sexual grooming, specifically mentioning a study titled "Sexual Grooming of Children" and the "Craven article." The witness acknowledges familiarity with the titles but states they cannot recall the specific contents or conclusions without reviewing the articles again.
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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) filed on January 15, 2025. It features an exchange between the Court and a witness named Rocchio regarding the scientific consensus on 'grooming strategies' and 'trauma bonding' in the context of sex work. The witness asserts that the concept of offenders using tactics to develop relationships with victims is well-established in peer-reviewed literature.
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This document is a page from a court transcript showing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning centers on scientific articles Rocchio provided to the government, discussing their relevance to the Daubert standard, the recency of an article labeled Exhibit 3, and a specific 'Winters article' from 2020. The witness clarifies the scope of their testimony and corrects the questioner on the recency of the evidence presented.
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This document is a court transcript from January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. An attorney questions Rocchio about the scientific validity and testing of a sexual grooming model (SGM), referencing the model's authors' calls for more rigorous testing. The attorney also brings up an article by Bennett and O'Donohue to suggest a lack of scientific consensus on the definition of grooming.
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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, likely United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) featuring the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The testimony focuses on a scientific study regarding 'sexual grooming' and 'pre-offense behaviors,' specifically discussing methodology where 18 people were used to narrow a list of 77 items down to 42. The witness validates that the study in question established the content validity of a sexual grooming model.
Scientific Studies
Rocchio provided scientific literature (including Exhibit 3) to the government.
Cross-examination regarding Craven article
Discussion about the definition and understanding of 'sexual grooming of children' based on a 2006 article.
Cross-examination regarding grooming definitions
Discussion regarding the definition of grooming, the witness's lack of specific publications on the topic, and the intent required for an act to be considered grooming.
Forensic psychology
Issues relevant to the signs and practice of forensic psychology
Trauma Psychology
Monthly meetings to discuss issues relevant to the field of trauma psychology.
Cross-examination regarding a government contract
Mr. Pagliuca questions the witness, Rocchio, about the terms of a government contract. Rocchio confirms the contract is for up to $45,000 at a rate of $450 per hour, and states that no payment has been received yet because an invoice has not been submitted.
Methodologies for conducting studies on offenders, victim...
An unknown questioner asks Rocchio to provide examples of how studies are conducted. Rocchio describes methods like interviewing offenders, studying victims' experiences and treatment, and surveying experts. The questioner then asks about the definition of 'grooming' in these studies.
Supervisory roles and clinical work in Rocchio's practice
An unnamed questioner asks Rocchio about their professional practice. Rocchio describes supervising seven clinicians, providing guidance on complex cases, leading weekly meetings, and treating adult patients who have experienced traumatic stress.
Scientific analysis of offender behavior
A questioner asks the witness, Rocchio, to describe a scientific analysis where professionals rated offender behaviors to create a model. Rocchio explains the methodology and the resulting five-stage model.
Professional expertise in clinical psychology, traumatic ...
An unnamed questioner elicits testimony from Rocchio, a clinical psychologist, about their career specializations. Rocchio discusses their focus on traumatic stress and interpersonal violence, defines childhood sexual abuse, and quantifies their experience treating victims.
Clinical experience with disclosure of sexual abuse and a...
Rocchio explains that in clinical practice and training, it is more effective to use behavioral descriptors rather than labels like 'rape' or 'abuse' when asking about traumatic experiences. This is because individuals often do not apply these labels to themselves, even if the described events occurred.
Witness's professional qualifications in psychology
Ms. Pomerantz questions the witness, Rocchio, about their specialization in trauma psychology, leadership roles in professional organizations like the Rhode Island and American psychological associations, and how they maintain their expertise.
Basis for opinions on disclosure-related issues in forens...
The witness, Rocchio, is questioned about the basis for their opinions on disclosure. Rocchio states their opinions are based on scientific and clinical literature, specifically studies and surveys that establish prevalence rates for experiences like rape, sexual assault, and childhood sexual abuse.
Factors contributing to personal vulnerability
An unidentified questioner cross-examines witness Rocchio about whether conditions like emotional disability, personality disorder, low self-esteem, drug/alcohol abuse, and prior sexual assault would place a person in a vulnerable population. Rocchio provides cautious responses, often citing the need for further research.
A study on the term 'predatory alienation'
An unnamed questioner is cross-examining Rocchio about a phenomenological study. The focus is on the term 'predatory alienation', which was allegedly created by an advocacy group, and the nature of the study itself (subjective vs. qualitative).
Peer-reviewed journals and professional presentations
A questioner asks the witness, Rocchio, to define what a peer-reviewed journal is and what a professional presentation is. Rocchio provides a detailed explanation of the blind peer-review process for academic articles.
Study on grooming behaviors
Testimony discussing a study that identifies and empirically tests behaviors associated with grooming, including stages like gaining access, isolation, trust development, desensitization, sexual contact, and physical contact.
Study on grooming behaviors
Testimony discussing a study that identifies and empirically tests behaviors associated with grooming, including stages like gaining access, isolation, trust development, desensitization, sexual contact, and physical contact.
Cross-examination regarding studies on offender-generated...
An unnamed questioner cross-examines a witness named Rocchio about the reliability of offender-generated data and the findings of studies, including one by McElvaney and Culhane, concerning who child victims disclose to first.
Direct Examination Testimony
Testimony explaining why adolescents aged 12-18 are statistically likely to delay disclosing sexual abuse until adulthood due to developmental factors and preference for peer communication.
Cross-examination regarding Government Exhibit 6
Discussion regarding a study of 322 articles, specifically regarding delayed reporting of psychological issues by males versus females.
Professional Capacity
Questioning regarding duties as president-elect of the division of trauma psychology.
Direct Examination regarding Grooming
Q&A regarding the definition of grooming, tactics used by offenders, and specific strategies such as isolation, gift giving, and affection.
Definitions of abuse and witness's clinical experience
A transcript of a direct examination where an unnamed questioner asks the witness, Rocchio, to define 'childhood sexual abuse' and 'child', and to describe their clinical experience with patients during their graduate studies.
Direct Examination regarding grooming and coercive control
Witness defines coercive control and explains how the grooming process creates attachment and entrapment for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
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