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This court transcript from August 10, 2022, captures a judge's remarks during a hearing. The judge explains the reasoning for sustaining an objection related to a prior "Daubert" ruling on the scope of testimony about child grooming. The judge highlights a significant misunderstanding between opposing counsel, Mr. Pagliuca and another unnamed lawyer, but concludes that the violation of the ruling was not intentional.
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This page is a transcript from the trial United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). It details a legal argument between attorney Ms. Pomerantz and the Judge regarding the admissibility of questions related to 'grooming' and 'sexual gratification.' The Judge references a 'Daubert context' (expert witness admissibility) and compares the testimony to a 'pimp-prostitute context.'
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022. It captures a discussion between an attorney, Ms. Pomerantz, and the judge ('THE COURT') after the jury has been excused for a break. Ms. Pomerantz seeks to clarify the record regarding the scope of Dr. Rocchio's testimony, stating the government's understanding that his opinion on the presence of a third party was excluded, and distinguishing this from the defense's theory of 'grooming by proxy'.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, showing the direct examination of a witness, Dr. Rocchio, by an attorney, Ms. Pomerantz. The testimony focuses on the psychological aspects of childhood sexual abuse, specifically the role of trust in treatment. Another attorney, Mr. Pagliuca, objects to the line of questioning, leading to rulings from the judge.
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This document is a page from the court transcript of the direct examination of Dr. Rocchio, an expert witness. The testimony focuses on the psychological factors influencing when victims of childhood sexual abuse disclose their trauma, emphasizing the need for safety and belief, and discusses the long-term adverse health impacts of such abuse. The document is part of Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell).
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This document is a transcript of legal testimony from Dr. Rocchio, filed on August 10, 2022. Dr. Rocchio testifies that delayed disclosure of sexual abuse is very common and that survivors are most likely to first disclose to a trusted friend or peer, rather than a therapist or law enforcement. They state that law enforcement agencies are the least likely group to receive an initial report of abuse.
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This document is an excerpt from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE. It details the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio, who discusses the commonality of delayed disclosure of sexual abuse in clinical and forensic practices. An attorney, Mr. Pagliuca, objects to a question regarding the witness being the first person patients disclose abuse to, but the objection is overruled by the Court.
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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.
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This document is a court transcript from a legal case, filed on August 10, 2022, capturing the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. Rocchio testifies that it is common for children to delay disclosing abuse, often not speaking about it until adulthood, and that the younger a child is, the more likely they are to delay disclosure. The testimony identifies this as a recognized phenomenon and mentions ongoing research into the "internal and external barriers" that prevent children from reporting abuse sooner.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, featuring the direct examination of Dr. Rocchio. Dr. Rocchio defines the concept of 'delayed disclosure' in childhood sexual abuse cases and explains that victims are less likely to report abuse, or will delay reporting, when the perpetrator is someone with whom they have a close relationship.
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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, likely the Ghislaine Maxwell trial) featuring the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. The testimony focuses on expert definitions of 'coercive control' and its relationship to 'grooming,' specifically how positive reinforcements are interspersed with abuse to maintain victim attachment and entrapment. The witness explains how this psychological dynamic confuses victims of childhood sexual abuse.
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This document is a page from a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022, detailing the expert testimony of Dr. Rocchio. Dr. Rocchio defines the psychological term "attachment" and explains how offenders exploit it as a tool for grooming children, creating a manipulative relationship built on dependency and a false sense of trust. The testimony serves to explain the mechanics of how a perpetrator establishes control over a child victim.
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This document is page 56 of a court transcript (Document 747) filed on August 10, 2022, from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (the Ghislaine Maxwell trial). It features the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio, who is providing expert testimony on the risk factors associated with child abuse, specifically citing parental conflict, financial difficulties, prior parental abuse, and family isolation. The document bears the Bates stamp DOJ-OGR-00017929.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, from case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE. It captures the direct examination of a witness, Dr. Rocchio, by an attorney, Ms. Pomerantz, regarding the factors that place a child at increased risk of sexual abuse. The judge sustains an objection and strikes a portion of the testimony before Dr. Rocchio begins to detail personal risk factors such as prior victimization, health issues, and disadvantaged circumstances.
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This document is page 54 of a court transcript from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on August 10, 2022. The page captures a brief exchange during the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio, where the Judge ('The Court') addresses a procedural disagreement regarding a question asked by Mr. Pagliuca, noting the necessity of the court reporter. The majority of the page is blank, indicating the session continued on the next page.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a legal argument during the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. An attorney, Mr. Pagliuca, objects to a question from Ms. Pomerantz, claiming it violates a prior agreement with the government. The Court sustains the objection, expressing bafflement at the apparent misunderstanding or breach of the agreement.
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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 August 10, 2022. It details a sidebar conference during the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. The Judge admonishes Ms. Pomerantz (prosecution) for approaching a line of questioning regarding 'grooming by proxy' or 'third-party involvement' in a 'pimp-prostitute context,' which the Judge states was precluded or limited during a previous Daubert hearing.
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This document is page 51 of a court transcript from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on August 10, 2022. It depicts the direct examination of expert witness Dr. Rocchio by Ms. Pomerantz regarding whether a 'groomer' is always the recipient of sexual gratification. Defense attorney Mr. Pagliuca objects to the questioning, the objection is sustained by the Court, and Ms. Pomerantz subsequently requests a sidebar conference.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022. During the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio, the judge sustains an objection to a line of questioning about anecdotal treatment discussions, deeming it beyond scope. An attorney, Mr. Pagliuca, acknowledges the ruling and prepares to continue.
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This is page 48 of a court transcript from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on August 10, 2022. The witness, Rocchio (likely an expert witness), is testifying about the psychological trauma of victims realizing they were fooled in a relationship they trusted. Defense attorney Mr. Pagliuca interrupts the testimony to request a sidebar conference with the Judge.
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This document is a court transcript from a legal case, filed on August 10, 2022. It captures the direct examination of a witness, Dr. Rocchio, who testifies about the high consistency between what abuse victims report and what offenders admit. Dr. Rocchio states he has treated "hundreds upon hundreds" of patients reporting behaviors consistent with grooming and affirms that the concept of grooming is "very important" for treating childhood sexual abuse.
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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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