{ "document_metadata": { "page_number": "116", "document_number": "499-2", "date": "11/23/21", "document_type": "court document", "has_handwriting": false, "has_stamps": false }, "full_text": "Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 499-2 Filed 11/23/21 Page 116 of 159115 LBAGmax4 Rocchio - Cross 1 grooming; is that correct? 2 A. So it -- grooming, the tactics you're referring to are a 3 series of manipulative strategies. And to the extent that 4 those manipulative strategies are being used to increase the 5 likelihood of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, then we 6 would describe it as sexual grooming. 7 Q. Let me ask you a question. In order for something to 8 become grooming, you are looking at the intent of the groomer 9 relative to the act; correct? 10 A. So the intent and the function of the behavior relative to 11 the act has always been part of the definition of grooming, 12 yes. 13 Q. So the answer to my question is yes; is that right? 14 A. Yes. 15 Q. So absent the intent to sexually abuse someone, there are a 16 myriad of actions that one could consider grooming? 17 A. The actions themselves are in the function of the 18 establishment of a relationship of trust and attachment or 19 trauma bonding. So to the extent that those behaviors build a 20 relationship, then yes, they could be in another context 21 normative behaviors. 22 Q. And normative behaviors being normal behaviors; right? 23 A. It could be. 24 Q. So for example, a parent wants to take an interest in their 25 child; correct? SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300 DOJ-OGR-00007984", "text_blocks": [ { "type": "printed", "content": "Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 499-2 Filed 11/23/21 Page 116 of 159115", "position": "header" }, { "type": "printed", "content": "LBAGmax4 Rocchio - Cross", "position": "header" }, { "type": "printed", "content": "1 grooming; is that correct? 2 A. So it -- grooming, the tactics you're referring to are a 3 series of manipulative strategies. And to the extent that 4 those manipulative strategies are being used to increase the 5 likelihood of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, then we 6 would describe it as sexual grooming. 7 Q. Let me ask you a question. In order for something to 8 become grooming, you are looking at the intent of the groomer 9 relative to the act; correct? 10 A. So the intent and the function of the behavior relative to 11 the act has always been part of the definition of grooming, 12 yes. 13 Q. So the answer to my question is yes; is that right? 14 A. Yes. 15 Q. So absent the intent to sexually abuse someone, there are a 16 myriad of actions that one could consider grooming? 17 A. The actions themselves are in the function of the 18 establishment of a relationship of trust and attachment or 19 trauma bonding. So to the extent that those behaviors build a 20 relationship, then yes, they could be in another context 21 normative behaviors. 22 Q. And normative behaviors being normal behaviors; right? 23 A. It could be. 24 Q. So for example, a parent wants to take an interest in their 25 child; correct?", "position": "main" }, { "type": "printed", "content": "SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300", "position": "footer" }, { "type": "printed", "content": "DOJ-OGR-00007984", "position": "footer" } ], "entities": { "people": [], "organizations": [ "SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C." ], "locations": [], "dates": [ "11/23/21" ], "reference_numbers": [ "1:20-cr-00330-PAE", "499-2", "DOJ-OGR-00007984" ] }, "additional_notes": "The document appears to be a court transcript, with a clear Q&A format. The content discusses the concept of grooming and its relation to sexual abuse. The document is well-formatted and legible." }