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Direct examination of Dr. Rocchio regarding forensic psychology methods.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rocchio | person | 187 | View Entity |
| Defense/Prosecution Attorney | person | 0 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document is page 39 of a court transcript filed on January 15, 2025, from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It features the direct examination of Dr. Rocchio, a forensic expert, who explains that forensic evaluations do not automatically assume a victim's report is true. Dr. Rocchio details the methodology used to objectively assess claims, including reviewing literature, administering psychological tests, and cross-referencing third-party information to identify consistencies or inconsistencies regarding alleged sexual abuse and grooming.
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