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Elizabeth Loftus
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Elizabeth Loftus, a distinguished professor of psychological science and law, is connected to the Epstein case primarily through her role as an expert witness for the defense in Ghislaine Maxwell's trial. She testified about the fallibility of memory and the potential for false memories, a topic she has extensively researched throughout her career.
Loftus's name appears in court filings related to Ghislaine Maxwell's trial, specifically in motions concerning expert testimony. She was called as a witness by the defense to discuss the nature of memory and the possibility of false memories, drawing on her extensive research in the field. One document expresses concern about her involvement, questioning why she would have a seat at "the table" given Epstein's associations. While her expertise was leveraged in Maxwell's defense, her connection to the case seems limited to her professional capacity as an expert witness.
Key Highlights
- •Elizabeth Loftus is a leading expert on memory and false memories.
- •She testified for the defense in Ghislaine Maxwell's trial, focusing on the potential for false memories in witness testimony.
- •Loftus has served as an expert witness in numerous high-profile trials, including those of Harvey Weinstein and O.J. Simpson.
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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein
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Victims' attorney's firsthand account
Document Mentions (20 of 23)
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rey Pagliuca, please see attached Ms. Maxwell's Response to the Government's Motion In Limine to Preclude Expert Testimony of Dr. Park Dietz and Dr. Elizabeth Loftus along with supporting documents. Pursuant to our established protocol, we are submitting the Motion and Exhibits to the Court under temporary seal t
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rey Pagliuca, please see attached Ms. Maxwell's Response to the Government's Motion In Limine to Preclude Expert Testimony of Dr. Park Dietz and Dr. Elizabeth Loftus along with supporting documents. Pursuant to our established protocol, we are submitting the Motion and Exhibits to the Court under temporary seal t
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ct Judge: The Defense on November 1, 2021, noticed eight expert witnesses. Def. Br., Ex. I ("Notice"). Two of those experts, Dr. Park Dietz and Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, are expected to offer opinions that rebut opinions of the Government's expert witness, Dr. Lisa Rocchio. The Government on November 8, 2021, filed
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islaine Maxwell through counsel, submit the following summary pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(b)(1)(C). I. EXPERT DISCLOSURE BY THE DEFENSE A. Dr. Elizabeth Loftus Dr. Loftus is the Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science and Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Dr. Loftus is one
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From: To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Elizabeth Loftus Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:19:58 +0000 Why would this woman have a seat at "the table" when she clearly knew Epstein and his ilk? She was on the bo
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rey Pagliuca, please see attached Ms. Maxwell's Response to the Government's Motion In Limine to Preclude Expert Testimony of Dr. Park Dietz and Dr. Elizabeth Loftus along with supporting documents. Pursuant to our established protocol, we are submitting the Motion and Exhibits to the Court under temporary seal t
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EFTA00040231.pdf
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all • • • • Jordana Feldman • • Stephen Flatley • • Robert Hanson • • • Paul Kane • Robert Kelso • • • Gerald LaPorte • • Dr. Elizabeth Loftus • John Lopez • EFTA00040232 Page 3 • • Pat McHugh • • • Jennifer Naso • • a • • David Rodgers • Alfredo Rodriguez • Dr. Lisa Roc
EFTA00068501.pdf
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ct Judge: The Defense on November 1, 2021, noticed eight expert witnesses. Def. Br., Ex. 1 ("Notice"). Two of those experts, Dr. Park Dietz and Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, are expected to offer opinions that rebut opinions of the Government's expert witness, Dr. Lisa Rocchio. The Government on November 8, 2021, filed
EFTA00075792.pdf
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islaine Maxwell through counsel, submit the following summary pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(b)(1)(C). I. EXPERT DISCLOSURE BY THE DEFENSE A. Dr. Elizabeth Loftus Dr. Loftus is the Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science and Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Dr. Loftus is one
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EFTA00078484.pdf
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From: To: )" Cc: a)" an (USANYS)" Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Elizabeth Loftus Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:45:50 +0000 Forwarding per our usual practice. Team, I don't think we need to categorize this as NTW for the defense, bu
EFTA00084982.pdf
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islaine Maxwell through counsel, submit the following summary pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(b)(1)(C). I. EXPERT DISCLOSURE BY THE DEFENSE A. Dr. Elizabeth Loftus Dr. Loftus is the Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science and Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Dr. Loftus is one
EFTA00087203.pdf
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ct Judge: The Defense on November 1, 2021, noticed eight expert witnesses. Def. Br., Ex. 1 ("Notice"). Two of those experts, Dr. Park Dietz and Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, are expected to offer opinions that rebut opinions of the Government's expert witness, Dr. Lisa Rocchio. The Government on November 8, 2021, filed
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EFTA00087220.pdf
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ct Judge: The Defense on November 1, 2021, noticed eight expert witnesses. Def. Br., Ex. I ("Notice"). Two of those experts, Dr. Park Dietz and Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, are expected to offer opinions that rebut opinions of the Government's expert witness, Dr. Lisa Rocchio. The Government on November 8, 2021, filed
EFTA00089904.pdf
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ct Judge: The Defense on November 1, 2021, noticed eight expert witnesses. Def. Br., Ex. 1 ("Notice"). Two of those experts, Dr. Park Dietz and Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, are expected to offer opinions that rebut opinions of the Government's expert witness, Dr. Lisa Rocchio. The Government on November 8, 2021, filed
EFTA00090186.pdf
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islaine Maxwell through counsel, submit the following summary pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(b)(1)(C). I. EXPERT DISCLOSURE BY THE DEFENSE A. Dr. Elizabeth Loftus Dr. Loftus is the Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science and Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Dr. Loftus is one
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EFTA00090129.pdf
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islaine Maxwell through counsel, submit the following summary pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(b)(1)(C). I. EXPERT DISCLOSURE BY THE DEFENSE A. Dr. Elizabeth Loftus Dr. Loftus is the Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science and Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Dr. Loftus is one
EFTA00095830.pdf
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islaine Maxwell through counsel, submit the following summary pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(b)(1)(C). I. EXPERT DISCLOSURE BY THE DEFENSE A. Dr. Elizabeth Loftus Dr. Loftus is the Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science and Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Dr. Loftus is one
EFTA00155647.pdf
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efing prior to any testimony) 17. 18. Malcolm Grumbridge 19. Alexander Hamilton 20. 21. 22. Robert Kelso 23. 24. Adam Peny Lang 25. Dr. Elizabeth Loftus 26. John Lopez 27. 28. 29. onna ue a 30. Jack Scarola (attorney — subject to briefing prior to any testimony) 31. Doug Schoettle 32. 33.
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EFTA00263131.pdf
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mber with opening statements.[DA Twelve jurors had been picked, plus six alternates, from a pool of forty to sixty people.D321 Psychology professor Elizabeth Loftus was called as an expert witness for the defense and provided testimony onial.se memory syndrome.[ 33) Maxwell chose not to testify, telling the judg
EFTA00156482.pdf
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11. 12. 13. Brad Edwards (attorney - subject to briefing prior to any testimony) 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Dr. Elizabeth Loftus 26. John Lopez 27. Special Agen' 28. Assistant United States Attorney 29. 30. Jack Scarola (attorney — subject to briefing prior to any test
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PersonBritish socialite and sex trafficker, daughter of Robert Maxwell, accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein
19 docs19 co-mentions
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PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
18 docs18 co-mentions
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PersonAmbiguous surname reference in Epstein documents
15 docs15 co-mentions
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Park Dietz
PersonAmerican psychiatrist
14 docs14 co-mentions
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Dietz
PersonSurname reference in Epstein-related documents
14 docs14 co-mentions
Paul Ryan
PersonSpeaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019
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Ryan Hall
PersonAmerican mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner
11 docs11 co-mentions
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PersonAmerican singer and actress (born 1969)
9 docs9 co-mentions
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Jeffrey Pagliuca
PersonAmerican attorney, defense lawyer for Ghislaine Maxwell during her criminal trial
8 docs8 co-mentions
Prince Andrew
PersonThird child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1960)
8 docs8 co-mentions
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LocationFederal judicial district in New York City
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OrganizationUnited States Department of Justice, federal executive department responsible for law enforcement
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LocationCountry in Central Europe
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PersonPresident of the United States from 1993 to 2001 (born 1946)
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PersonAdvocate for sex trafficking victims (1983–2025)
6 docs6 co-mentions
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OrganizationPublic research university in Westchester, Florida, United States
6 docs6 co-mentions
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Laham
PersonSurname reference in Epstein-related documents
6 docs6 co-mentions
Conte
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