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Summary: Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team moves to exclude the expert testimony of Dr. Lisa M. Rocchio, arguing that her opinions on grooming and victim behavior are unreliable and prejudicial. The motion cites Federal Rule of Evidence 702 and Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, and requests a Daubert hearing to assess the admissibility of Dr. Rocchio's testimony.
Significance: This document is significant because it reveals the defense strategy in a high-profile criminal case and highlights the importance of expert testimony in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse.
Key Topics: Admissibility of expert testimony under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 and Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Ghislaine Maxwell's defense strategy in a criminal case Expert witness Dr. Lisa M. Rocchio's proposed testimony on grooming and victim behavior
Key People:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant in a criminal case
  • Dr. Lisa M. Rocchio - Proposed expert witness for the prosecution
  • Jeffrey S. Pagliuca - Defense attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Laura A. Menninger - Defense attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell