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Kaja Sokola (also known as Kaja Funez Sokola) is a Polish-born actress, former model, psychologist, writer, producer, and advocate based in New York City.



Background and Career

• She started her career as an actress at age six in Poland.
• As a model, she worked with major international brands.
• She later became a practicing psychologist (often called "The Model Therapist") and scholar, focusing on trauma, storytelling as therapy, and cultural psychology.
• She works as a producer, writer, and storyteller, creating films, books, and media that explore personal truth, healing, and systemic issues.
  
  
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  Public RecognitionShe gained widespread attention as one of the women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. She testified in his criminal trials (including in 2025), and her case was part of the broader #MeToo movement. Weinstein was acquitted on the charges related to her but convicted on other counts.
  
  
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  Her personal site and profiles describe her work at the intersection of psychology, art, and advocacy—turning personal experiences into broader conversations about healing and cultural change. She maintains an Instagram presence (@kaja_sokola_official) and has been featured in outlets like NBC News, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and podcasts.
  
  
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  In short, she’s a multifaceted professional who transitioned from modeling/acting to psychology and advocacy, becoming known for her public testimony and therapeutic storytelling work.

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Vincent F. Amen is a former media and crisis publicist associate of Michael Jackson, most notable for his involvement during Jackson's 2005 child molestation trial and his appearance in the 2026 Netflix docuseries, Michael Jackson: The Verdict.

Association with Michael Jackson

• Employment Period: He worked within Jackson's public relations team for a brief period between 2002 and 2003. He was brought into the inner circle by his long-time childhood friend, Frank Tyson (also known as Frank Cascio), who served as Jackson's personal assistant. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
• 2004 Trial Investigation: As prosecutors built their case against the pop star, Amen was granted "use immunity" by investigators in exchange for truthful information. Because his statements at the time largely contradicted the claims of the accuser's family, prosecutors ultimately chose not to call him to the stand during the 2005 trial. [1]

"The Verdict" Docuseries Revelations
In the June 2026 Netflix docuseries Michael Jackson: The Verdict, Amen m

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