Rocchio

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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
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 January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning centers on an academic article, "Validation of Sexual Grooming Model of Child Sex Abusers" by Winters and Jeglic, which Rocchio had provided to the government as support for testimony. Rocchio clarifies their assessment of the authors' work and explains the two-part methodology of the study mentioned in the article.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a court transcript from January 15, 2025, detailing a cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning focuses on the conclusion and methodology of a study. The judge interrupts the proceedings to call for a 30-minute lunch recess and advises the attorney, Mr. Pagliuca, to focus his questioning more on underlying 'Daubert questions' rather than points for a jury to make better use of the court's time.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) featuring the cross-examination of an expert witness named Rocchio by attorney Mr. Pagliuca. The testimony focuses on 'Exhibit 3,' a scientific study accepted in May 2020, specifically discussing the lack of a universally accepted model for defining behaviors that constitute 'sexual grooming' in child sexual abuse cases. The witness clarifies that this study is just one example of the literature informing their opinion.

Court transcript (cross-examination)
2025-11-20

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This document is page 127 of a court transcript filed on January 15, 2025, from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It captures the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio regarding the methodology of a social science study, specifically debating 'response rates' versus 'dropout rates' and the nature of an interview guide used on 22 expert subjects. The questioning attorney also makes a point about the definition and use of 'leading questions' during the testimony.

Court transcript / cross-examination
2025-11-20

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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 methodology of a study or article, specifically the demographic characteristics of the "experts" and professionals involved, and challenges the response rate of the data collection, which the questioner labels a "dropout rate."

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a transcript from a legal proceeding, specifically the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio, filed on January 15, 2025. The questioning centers on a study about "predatory alienation," a term the questioner asserts was created by an advocacy group. Rocchio clarifies that the study is qualitative rather than subjective, while the questioner probes its methodology and origins.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is page 120 of a court transcript filed on January 15, 2025, from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (the Ghislaine Maxwell case). It features the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio (likely an expert) regarding academic studies on 'delayed disclosures' of abuse. The testimony distinguishes between 'disclosure' (to friends, parents, teachers) and 'reporting' (to law enforcement), and discusses how studies define 'delay' ranging from one week to one year.

Court transcript (cross-examination)
2025-11-20

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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 features the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio, focusing on the distinction between normal parenting behaviors (providing food, education, presents) and 'grooming.' The witness testifies that grooming requires a coercive or controlling context/intent.

Court transcript (cross examination)
2025-11-20

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This document is page 115 of a court transcript (Document 782) filed on January 15, 2025, from the case USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell (1:20-cr-00330). It features the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio, who is testifying about the clinical and legal definitions of 'grooming' versus 'normative behaviors.' The dialogue focuses on the necessity of 'intent to sexually abuse' to distinguish grooming tactics from normal relationship-building or parenting.

Court transcript (cross-examination)
2025-11-20

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This document is a page from a court transcript involving the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio (likely an expert witness). The questioning focuses on the witness's academic or professional definition of 'grooming,' noting that while they haven't published a specific definition, they rely on common literature. The dialogue references a list of '77 specific behaviors' associated with grooming and debates whether intent and context determine if an act constitutes grooming.

Court transcript (cross-examination)
2025-11-20

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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 testimony focuses on the connection between vulnerability factors and becoming a victim of sexual abuse. The witness provides a formal definition of 'grooming' as a set of deceptive strategies used to establish coercion and control for the purpose of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This page contains a cross-examination transcript from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on January 15, 2025. A witness named Rocchio is being questioned regarding the definition and implications of 'vulnerable populations,' specifically regarding risks of sexual abuse, physical assault, substance abuse, and school drop-out rates. Rocchio pushes back against the attorney's broad generalization of risk, emphasizing specific research contexts regarding sexual victimization.

Court transcript (cross-examination)
2025-11-20

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This document is a court transcript from a cross-examination in case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, filed on January 15, 2025. Attorney Mr. Pagliuca questions a witness, Rocchio, about the existence of a definitive list of vulnerable populations, referencing the DSM 5 and the American Psychological Association. The witness states that while such lists exist in scientific literature, they have not personally written one down but are aware of these populations through their professional training and knowledge.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a page from a court transcript filed on January 15, 2025, for case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE. It details the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio about factors that could make an individual vulnerable, including emotional disabilities, personality disorders, unstable lives, low self-esteem, drug abuse, and past sexual assault. The witness consistently qualifies their answers, stating a need to consult scientific literature before making definitive connections between these factors and vulnerability.

Court transcript
2025-11-20

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This document is a page from a court transcript of a cross-examination filed on January 15, 2025. An attorney, Mr. Pagliuca, questions a witness named Rocchio about a letter from the government dated April 23, 2021. The questioning establishes and confirms various categories of vulnerable individuals who are often targeted for sexual abuse, including the economically disadvantaged, those without family, and individuals with cognitive or emotional disabilities.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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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.

Court transcript (cross-examination)
2025-11-20

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This document is page 107 of a court transcript from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on January 15, 2025. It features the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio, focusing on the independence of their investigations and the specific instructions given by the lawyers who hire them. The questioning seeks to establish the boundaries of the witness's independence when hired by a specific party in litigation.

Court transcript (cross-examination)
2025-11-20

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This document is a page from a court transcript (Cross-examination of witness Rocchio) filed on January 15, 2025, related to Case 1:20-cr-00330 (USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell). The questioning focuses on Rocchio's qualifications as a forensic psychologist, specifically challenging whether they were explicitly qualified as an expert on 'grooming' in previous cases. Rocchio argues that grooming falls under 'interpersonal violence,' but admits to only testifying as a forensic psychologist approximately six times and being deposed four times.

Court transcript (cross-examination)
2025-11-20

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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 definition of "trauma," referencing the DSM and PTSD criteria, and clarifies the scope of Rocchio's duties as a clinical psychologist beyond just treating clients.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) dated January 15, 2025, featuring the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning focuses on a phone call in April 2021 where Rocchio allegedly defined terms such as 'child,' 'sexual abuse,' and 'nonconsensual' to a group of Assistant US Attorneys (Comey, Moe, Pomerantz, Rohrbach). Rocchio states they do not specifically recall the definitions given or the context of the notes taken by the AUSAs.

Court transcript (cross-examination)
2025-11-20

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This document is a court transcript from a case dated January 15, 2025. In it, an attorney named Mr. Pagliuca requests the time records of a witness, Rocchio, to establish potential financial motive and bias related to a contract. The judge questions the legal basis for this request, prompting Mr. Pagliuca to argue his entitlement under the legal precedents of Brady and Giglio.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a court transcript from a cross-examination in case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, filed on January 15, 2025. An attorney, Mr. Pagliuca, questions a witness, Rocchio, about a contract with the government. Rocchio confirms the contract is for up to $45,000 at a rate of $450 per hour, but clarifies that they have not yet been paid because an invoice has not been submitted.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a court transcript from January 15, 2025, detailing a discussion between an attorney, Mr. Pagliuca, and the judge. Mr. Pagliuca argues that under Rule 16, he should be able to examine all materials a witness, Dr. Rocchio, used to prepare her testimony. The judge challenges this broad interpretation, clarifying that only materials that form the actual basis of her opinion, not discarded notes or unrelated contracts, are relevant.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a court transcript from a cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio, filed on January 15, 2025. The questioning focuses on the witness's note-taking practices during prior interviews with the government. Rocchio admits to taking temporary notes on topics like "grooming" to research later and then discarding them, but confirms maintaining a file related to their retention in the case.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This is page 94 of a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) filed on Jan 15, 2025. It features the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio, who is testifying as an expert on the link between childhood sexual abuse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The testimony covers the risk factors for PTSD and the criteria used to evaluate the scientific quality of literature and studies on the subject.

Court transcript (direct examination)
2025-11-20
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Scientific Studies

From: Rocchio
To: the government

Rocchio provided scientific literature (including Exhibit 3) to the government.

Submission of evidence
N/A

Cross-examination regarding Craven article

From: MR. PAGLIUCA
To: Rocchio

Discussion about the definition and understanding of 'sexual grooming of children' based on a 2006 article.

Courtroom dialogue
N/A

Cross-examination regarding grooming definitions

From: Defense counsel (implied)
To: Rocchio

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.

Meeting
N/A

Forensic psychology

From: Experts in the field
To: Rocchio

Issues relevant to the signs and practice of forensic psychology

Webinar
N/A

Trauma Psychology

From: Rocchio
To: Research Group

Monthly meetings to discuss issues relevant to the field of trauma psychology.

Meeting
2025-11-17

Cross-examination regarding a government contract

From: MR. PAGLIUCA
To: Rocchio

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.

Court testimony
2025-01-15

Methodologies for conducting studies on offenders, victim...

From: Unknown Questioner
To: Rocchio

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.

Direct examination testimony
2025-01-15

Supervisory roles and clinical work in Rocchio's practice

From: Unnamed Questioner
To: Rocchio

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.

Direct examination testimony
2025-01-15

Scientific analysis of offender behavior

From: Unnamed Questioner
To: Rocchio

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.

Court testimony
2025-01-15

Professional expertise in clinical psychology, traumatic ...

From: Unnamed Questioner
To: Rocchio

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.

Testimony / direct examination
2025-01-15

Clinical experience with disclosure of sexual abuse and a...

From: Unnamed Questioner
To: Rocchio

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.

Testimony
2025-01-15

Witness's professional qualifications in psychology

From: MS. POMERANTZ
To: Rocchio

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.

Court testimony
2025-01-15

Basis for opinions on disclosure-related issues in forens...

From: Unnamed Questioner
To: Rocchio

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.

Testimony
2025-01-15

Factors contributing to personal vulnerability

From: Unnamed Questioner
To: Rocchio

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.

Court testimony
2025-01-15

A study on the term 'predatory alienation'

From: Unnamed Questioner
To: Rocchio

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).

Cross-examination
2025-01-15

Peer-reviewed journals and professional presentations

From: Unnamed Questioner
To: Rocchio

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.

Court testimony
2025-01-15

Study on grooming behaviors

From: Answerer
To: Rocchio

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.

Testimony
2025-01-15

Study on grooming behaviors

From: Answerer
To: Rocchio

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.

Testimony
2025-01-15

Cross-examination regarding studies on offender-generated...

From: Unnamed Questioner
To: Rocchio

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.

Court testimony
2025-01-15

Direct Examination Testimony

From: Rocchio
To: Court/Jury

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.

Meeting
2025-01-15

Cross-examination regarding Government Exhibit 6

From: MR. PAGLIUCA
To: Rocchio

Discussion regarding a study of 322 articles, specifically regarding delayed reporting of psychological issues by males versus females.

Meeting
2025-01-15

Professional Capacity

From: MS. POMERANTZ
To: Rocchio

Questioning regarding duties as president-elect of the division of trauma psychology.

Courtroom dialogue
2025-01-15

Direct Examination regarding Grooming

From: attorney
To: Rocchio

Q&A regarding the definition of grooming, tactics used by offenders, and specific strategies such as isolation, gift giving, and affection.

Meeting
2025-01-15

Definitions of abuse and witness's clinical experience

From: Unnamed Questioner
To: Rocchio

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.

Court testimony
2022-08-10

Direct Examination regarding grooming and coercive control

From: Rocchio
To: Court/Jury

Witness defines coercive control and explains how the grooming process creates attachment and entrapment for victims of childhood sexual abuse.

Court testimony
2022-08-10

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