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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, from case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE. Attorney Ms. Pomerantz questions a witness, Dr. Rocchio, about the nature of his forensic practice. Dr. Rocchio explains that he is hired by attorneys to conduct psychological evaluations to assess mental health issues related to alleged abuse or to determine the role of mental health in criminal cases for sentencing purposes.

This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) filed on January 15, 2025. An attorney, Ms. Pomerantz, questions a witness, Dr. Rocchio, about a peer-reviewed study published in October 2020 concerning the behaviors of perpetrators. Dr. Rocchio explains that the study involved a comprehensive literature review to identify common behavioral stages and strategies.

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.

This document is a court transcript from January 15, 2025, detailing the direct examination of a witness, Dr. Rocchio, by an attorney, Ms. Pomerantz. Dr. Rocchio is questioned about an article and states that he disagrees with its conclusions. He specifically identifies a highlighted portion of the text as being incomplete.

This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022. It captures a dialogue between attorneys (Ms. Pomerantz, Mr. Pagliuca) and the judge regarding a question posed to a witness, Dr. Rocchio. The judge clarifies why a specific question about grooming and sexual gratification was objected to and ultimately precluded, citing the narrow basis for excluding testimony on the theory of 'grooming by proxy'.

This document is a court transcript from a case filed on January 15, 2025, showing the direct examination of a witness, Dr. Rocchio, by attorney Ms. Pomerantz. The questioning centers on the concept of 'grooming by proxy,' a term the witness is unfamiliar with in scientific literature. The judge intervenes to clarify the witness's expert opinion: that the presence of another individual can facilitate the sexual abuse of minors.

This document is a transcript of a direct examination in a legal case (1:20-cr-00330-PAE) filed on August 10, 2022. Attorney Ms. Pomerantz questions Dr. Rocchio, who confirms he has no personal knowledge of the case facts, has not interviewed any witnesses, and that his testimony will not be based on specifics from this case. Dr. Rocchio also states he is being paid an hourly rate for his time preparing and testifying.

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.