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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document435 _ Filed 11/11/21 Page11of11 pursuant to Rule 401 and not unduly prejudicial. As discussed, the jury may extrapolate from the opinions that the presence of a third party creates the atmosphere of trust that can facilitate grooming. Moreover, as the Government explains, Dr. Rocchio’s testimony is still relevant because the Government alleges both that Ms. Maxwell “in fact participated in sexual abuse of minors” and that she “conspired with a predator who groomed and sexually abused minors.” Dkt. No. 397 at 27. The Court therefore denies the Defense’s motion to exclude Dr. Rocchio’s testimony except as to the opinion that the presence of a third party can facilitate grooming. This resolves docket number 386. New York, New York ALISON J. NATHAN United States District Judge Dated: November 11, 2021 11 DOJ-OGR-00006352