#BREAKING

[@lynnaugustat536]

Sending love & prayers to the Petito family ❤❤ from Australia

[@damdamfino]

This is very unfortunate. It feels like the Laundries will not face consequences for their heartless actions and will be able to walk away scot-free as if they didn’t contribute to this families suffering. The fact that it will all be confidential is also very upsetting!!! Not because I’m nosy, but because the truth being revealed for all to see would feel like a small form of justice for Gabby. Her story needs to be known.

[@theohiohousewife]

Money is the only consequence in a civil trial. They didn’t do anything illegal. Immoral, unethical, yes, but not criminal

[@janerikmellesdal3868]

I agree. But I think Gabbys parents are tired and want it all to be over

[@meganlohmiller3650]

The law has nothing to do with feelings ..Why does her story need to be known by anyone but her family....there are tons of victims out there from tons of crimes, all of their stories are not known by the general public....remove emotions and be logical...

[@treznorNSFW]

dont feel "nosey" gabby shared her life with everyone. Everyone deserves answers.

[@mmorgan7918]

If they reached an Agreement, that means that the Petitos felt that they got something they needed from mediation. Personally, I hope it was an apology and answers they should have given them immediately.

[@michellec9170]

The public deserves to hear the details of what happened. We were implored to share this story, keep it in the news, help look for Gabby, donate to her foundation…and we did. If you are going to beg the public for help then you need to follow through.

[@andromeda7760]

So we will never know the truth. There will be no justice for Gabby. What a shame... 😭💔

[@alli1025]

She couldn't leave him. He would Not Let her Go. Obsessed with her. Makes me sicker than I already am. She could Not tell anyone Anything. Disgusting Brian. RIP beautiful, Gabby. You are an Angel. The world treated you so badly.

[@randosskycam1066]

Very disappointing that the Gabby family gave in, I see it as one more lost😢

[@alli1025]

@@randosskycam1066 Crying my eyes out and so sick rn

[@Gunsla]

Maybe the family got some answers but inno way are you or any of us in the public entitled to any answers.

[@tishwitch]

They're both dead. We were never going to know what happened that day. It's silly that anyone thought these parents would admit to their son's crimes. No one would do that. They also want to keep a bit of dignity for their own child... even if it stings the Petito family.

[@bbloodyangel1]

I thought the parents said money doesnt matter they wanted them accountable??? What is there to settle for?

[@miss.pudding6444]

😮😮😮💯

[@mandyskw91]

That's exactly what I was thinking...

[@joandante3106]

I don’t think it ever was about money, but their only recourse was to sue civilly and $$ is the only thing that can be rewarded therein. Any money received will be going to the Gabby Petito Trust, not being kept by her parents.

[@kikidoll7101]

Do the Laundries even have money? This is curious

[@bbloodyangel1]

@@kikidoll7101 yeah they have properties, they easily dished out 25 or 30k retainer for bertolino.

[@johngazzoli976]

The Laundries did not want a trial because they know how much they are hated

[@natashabarriger7279]

and it would probably dig up more then they want to be shared - I still feel like his dad shot him . how else did they all of a sudden find his body so quickly? give me a break... they did it to save their own asses. this whole time they only cared about themselves. so sad :(

[@gidgetmiller1118]

Laundries are off scott free?

[@maziet9734]

They know they are guilty

[@PatriciaLopez-lk8dr]

As a whole, social media has a need to know. However, personally, I feel that Gabbys family are really the only people that need to know. Hopefully, they received the information they needed to move forward. 🙏 it really isn't the right of social media to know. Just wish their family peace and carry on. ❤ Bless the family

[@BeauBeauRivage]

While we’re on the subject of right vs wrong the old saying is two wrongs don’t make a right comes to mind Brian’s parents were wrong to settle a lawsuit that was extremely wrong to have ever being filed by two money hungry grieving parents that only wanted one thing someone to pay for the loss of their daughter someone alive with jingle in their pockets.

[@pahbradley]

Agree we don't need to know. Just her family needs to know.

[@WantYaLovin]

It’s not for us to want a trial. We are not paying the legal bills, therefore it’s up to Gabby’s family to do what’s best for them in whatever regard.

[@kandygibson6778]

Honestly, I hoped that the Landrie's would face some sort of legal charges.

[@maryfrump7937]

All I can say is Brian claimed he couldn't call for help. Yet he called Mommy a lot. I will forever believe his parents knew the whole time.

[@lars277]

I agree. What a scumbag couple.

[@JupiterPlanet333]

JB and Brian Entin, both are great! Thank you for all your work.

[@maziet9734]

Thanks JB, for all your time spent on this.

[@Purplexedtc]

@jb I NEVER wrote that. I have way more class than to disrespect you, the families, and most importantly, Gabby. Please know that was not me. That comment was SICK. Thank you.

[@cinm4517]

Unbelievable. The Laundries covered their son's MURDER of Gabby and should be HELD ACCOUNTABLE!!!!!

[@Whitedove6]

Praying Gabby's Family Can Move Forward And Have As Much Peace As They Can With This Unfortunate Traumatic Unnecessary Lost.God Bless Them 🙏

[@ScarlettGraceDesigns]

I really feel like there is some relief for the family and respect their decision wasn’t easy. There is no reason the public needs to know. Yes- we rode every moment of this case, but these are real painful lives of real people. We DONT NEED TO KNOW how they move on.

[@roadpizza3470]

But the problem is that the public also needs to know what happened here.

[@tishwitch]

It's silly that you ever thought you'd get the story when everyone who was there is dead. It's ridiculous to think Brian would have given them a play by play of the day he killed his GF. Don't be so unrealistic and maybe you won't be disappointed.

[@kb3744]

@@tishwitchstop spamming

[@Lacamina5]

The public knows what happened to Gabby, we’re not entitled to know everything else.

[@tishwitch]

@@kb3744 I call it being realistic. When both people in the woods are dead, we're never going to know the details. You're not entitled to it anyway. This is real-life not some stupid Netflix series. We need to stop expecting to know the private details of people's lives. Brian is dead. Move on.

[@KjSaidSo]

It's about accountability i hope this is really what the Petito family got. Roberta admitting she knew Probably the petito family had to agree not to push for criminal charges. It won't bring Gabby back but Nichole needs peace in her heart and head i pray she feels it tonight

[@laurenmay2098]

Yes, knowing and proving they lied is good. Not enough for criminal charges, but that shows how bad they are. The laundrys are duty and bad people, period.

[@lindabennett1978]

May Gabby Petito Rest in Heaven with the Lord in his Kingdom ❤

[@cogsmanati]

It's not about what we want, it's about what the families want. @hey_jb your a great journalist. You and your team at WFLA did such a wonderful job keeping people up to date on this case. It's be a great news journey with you. Gabby's case was truely normadic with soo much information that was provided over the years. It was a great learning experience. I don't think there could of been a better person that could of shared the story like you jb. Thank you for all of your time and the effort for all of this.

[@lexz3257]

JB, I love what a deep thinker you are and how much you can generate from such little information based on your creativity in asking riveting questions and providing insights.

[@tammy2161]

i want details... i been following this since day 1.. i wanted a trial... this is killing me

[@tishwitch]

It's silly that you ever thought you'd get the story when everyone who was there is dead. It's ridiculous to think Brian would have given them a play by play of the day he killed his GF. Don't be so unrealistic and maybe you won't be disappointed.

[@kb3744]

@@tishwitchyikes, this response seems quite harsh.

[@Roxie174]

@@kb3744 That one keeps changing name, I believe it is the same person, who never had anything nice to say about, Gabby or her family! IMO

[@joandante3106]

I would think there was an admission of wrongdoing within the agreement, and that’s why the Petitos settled.

[@CowboyGirl007]

His parent's sb criminally accountable for harboring their murder-son allowing him to flee and off himself. He sb in prison.

[@BrigitteStAmour]

I'm so very disappointed with the Petito family!!!!!!!!

[@tdz69]

You’re a dope.

[@Roxie174]

They got the answers they wanted! And for the world to see, The Truth! Time to close this chapter! The Laundries Knew and so did Bertolino!! It was proven, through the deposition’s!

[@laurenmay2098]

Why?

[@Gunsla]

Who the hell are you? They don't owe you or anyone to make their decisions.

[@Roxie174]

@@Gunsla Absolutely 💯 I’m satisfied, the deposition’s showed the TRUTH! IMO

[@samlo_xo]

Honestly, I’m happy for them. I hope they got the answers they wanted. They can now begin their healing process 🙏🏽🩵 Thanks for all your amazing reporting on this, JB! I live all the way in Jersey, but ever since the Gabby Petito story, I now regularly watch your show. Keep up the amazing work!

[@FHFJB01]

Always follow the money. Everyone has a price. Maybe Roberta will write a book. Burn After Buying!

[@lorifontaine3227]

They will probably make profit off this because she was involved too.

[@LarryDickman-t6u]

My heart breaks for her each time i see her beautiful smile

[@poodee9395]

Gabby will forever be a part of my soul. See you on the other side baby girl.

[@lindseyhudson1274]

My guess is that they got the answers they wanted (which probably involved the Laundries admitting what they knew and when they knew it) and they are satisfied that the money offered will go directly to the foundation they started to help other families with currently missing children. I'm glad for them and I hope they can find a little peace knowing what happened to their little girl.

[@CharMax2]

Apparently there IS AN AMOUNT OF MONEY that you will settle for....right Joe? Disappointing when people make statements that no amount of money will be accepted and then do exactly that. Rest in peace sweet Gabby, you are the only one who really matters here. Money isn't needed where you are thank goodness.

[@ScarlettGraceDesigns]

They said reluctantly settled. We don’t know what it was, but the Petito family has been through hell. They deserve some peace.

[@shellyduval9646]

RIP Gabby As long as Gabby's parents are finally able to get some peace and are able to let their daughter rest in peace, I feel that is what's important here. The bottom line is, this is not our story. No matter how invested outsiders were, it's not our place to judge.

[@McGullicutty]

Honestly we aren’t entitled to the truth. Gabbys family is. They got it, that’s what matters. We want to know out of our own curiosity.

[@Lisa_5591]

Thank you, JB!

[@tinkerbell24003]

Having a family member murdered, I understand they're wanting to put this all behind them. There is so much pain and suffering involved in losing a family member this way. May the Lord give them much comfort and peace.

[@Gunsla]

Its unbelievable how people who followed this terrible murder think they are owed anything by the Petito family. Saying I'm so disappointed in the family is crazy and entitled

[@msswart9119]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@EmmaLiess-qz6zw]

No it isn't. The family said they wanted accountability but it seems they want money. Why wouldn't we be disappointed?

[@minavaan]

Agreed. People are so selfish.

[@Gunsla]

@@EmmaLiess-qz6zw You really think you know this family and what went on behind closed doors, so you tear into them and accuse them of being greedy for money? Your bloodthirst and entitlement is disgusting.

[@msswart9119]

@@Gunsla ❤️❤️❤️

[@JupiterPlanet333]

All of us are sooooo focused on the outside, we ignore the most important part of us, the inner selves.

[@leximarie3808]

Very disappointed with the Petito family. Guess it really was all about money and not accountability.

[@l.ls.8890]

Its always about the money. Justice and accountability are incidental.

[@NicoleandStevie]

@@bbloodyangel1I’d like to echo this exactly.

[@Roxie174]

The Truth was revealed!! That’s what they were going for!

[@tishwitch]

​@@Roxie174was it? Because we knew a year ago that Brian had called his parents. All they gained this round was another payday. The laundries had no obligation to tell them anything and when they hoped they'd be reunited... well they didn't say alive. It's a shame two young folks are dead but the lawsuit was absurd.

[@emilyplatt8172]

Money goes to the foundation

[@Naomi-pb2es]

Im so disappointed. We will never know the truth !!!!! 🙏 Gabby rest in peace 🙏

[@Angela-y7v]

They should just arrest the parents of Brian and b done with it. My opinion

[@flyerb5041]

Prayers for the Schmidt and Petito families. At the end of the day, we can only hope and pray that Gabby received some type of justice. Sorry, but I don't have any compassion for the L's or their lawyer. Gabby lived in the L's house for a time, Sad that they showed no respect for Gabby when it was most needed . . . to communicate with Gabby's parents about what happened and where Gabby was. Between the L's and their lawyer, IMO, none of them have a heart as shown in the statements that were released during that time. I think we need to respect Gabby's parents and entire family. It's hard as we all want to know the truth. We want Gabby to get justice as she so deserved that. It is sad that the L's and their lawyer don't have to be held accountable for anything. So, to a degree, once again, the L's win. Is this how everything goes for the L's? Unbelievable.

[@JabberJawz.]

😮So they sold her out....smh. They said they wanted them held ACCOUNTABLE & money DIDNT matter!

[@debbiekosareff1747]

We were all watching everyday, and the fact that they found her dead, is heart breaking. All you have to do is break up.

[@marysmith861]

It's not that easy when you have a sick controlling boyfriend.

[@crazykins9361]

Or when the good times are really good, you don’t want to miss out on them by giving up in the bad times.

[@gisannramharack6332]

How much is it??? No amount of money can bring Gabby bk

[@mandyskw91]

Apparently money can heal the loss of their daughter 😔 this is super disappointing to see

[@aussienic8428]

You can't get back what was taken away. If you could have that time again with a different outcome is what most would wish for but that's not life. A financial settlement is really the only way that pain and suffering can go towards healing.

[@cherriehakanson7659]

I agree, stopping the laundrie family from any monetary profit is ideal. The petito family can keep funding their non-profit in Gabby's name.

[@BriansRamblings]

nor Brian

[@randosskycam1066]

The Petito family let us down today😩 they said no amount of money would make them settle. What happened? the world deserved to know what the Laundries did. Very disappointing, looks like they gave in to money 😮‍💨👎

[@reesebrindle1809]

Im glad they reached a resolution. They have to be exhausted physically as well as mentally. I think we all know what went on here with BL’s parents and can pretty much use our common sense in knowing what they did. I wish the Petito family well.

[@margaretwallace1578]

Maybe Joe gave in for the sake of Gabby's mother. I often worried about how much could she actually take. I think Joe would for her sake but probably no other reason. May God's grace,be with them!

[@BriansRamblings]

Its always about money come on guys! In FL Brians family under no obligation to report anything - Nov 9, 2022 - Not required to disclose anything · Alabama · Arizona · Arkansas · Colorado · Connecticut · Florida

[@suemitricka9031]

I don't think it's any of our business. Yes, we want to know, but it's really not our business.

[@queenbeedat8726]

WHY?????? Gabby has the hearts of America and we should know the truth...

[@lorettajbradley]

Gabby's dad wanted to make them hurt, hope for his daughters foundation they made them hurt bad.

[@margaretbirrell4418]

I am absolutely gutted about this. Been following since day one.

[@RobinfromCA]

No matter how much money is involved - Roberta Laundrie wins because she doesn't have to come clean about her part in covering up her evil son's taking of Gabby's life and leaving the Petito family with lives that are forever changed at his hands. If there is no accountability for the Laundries actions before the public then they win. It's a shame but what I figured would happen.

[@marlbboro8091]

Glad it’s done and was confidential. The circus in the colosseum went on for too long.

[@millerceleste31]

Im a little disappointed BUT Im happy for the Petito family that this is OVER. No matter the overall outcome they deserve some peace. NEVER have to deal with the dirty laundry again!!!

[@marysubra678]

As a mother I know when you live your child, you stand by them, no matter their faults. Both sides have dire emotional turmoil. This turmoil wears on these parents, to the point where they can get to the point where they just say forget it. God bless the Petito family they have suffered dearly.

[@lilmomma6112]

Fyi: its a confidential agreement

[@crazykins9361]

Poor JB, you can tell he’s had a long day here!

[@AngelaS13]

Love you JB and Brian as well , been watching you guys , since the Gabby Petito story as well , that’s how I found you and I haven’t stopped watching because you are an awesome , anchor . And I also love in Long Island NY but I absolutely love watching all your shows . ❤

[@sissysyme1334]

Maybe they finally got the truth about what the parents knew and did. I think that's all they wanted.

[@Youneverlearn85]

What happened to Joe saying he would not settle that their would be a trial

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

Laundries lawyer should get his licence taken off him. The way he acted and what he told laundries to say was far away from ethical. The Sad thing is you'll never get justice when you've lost a loved one like what happened to Gaby. I know from first hand experience. It took me more than 10 years to come to terms with it. And watching this case brought it all back again. It's such a disgusting crime what the pos did.

[@vidanell9049]

O dear, I’m personally quite disappointed

[@lindykriedemann9903]

I think that this is better for the Petito family .

[@nancybladsacker5357]

I think Gabby’s parents would not settle or close a deal if they knew he killed her and she was dead when he drove home I think they would have lost their minds at that point. It all sucks. Gabby knows and God knows but I just want her parents to have some kind of understanding that they can move forward on.

[@allybooks0606]

I knew the laundries were going to do this cause they were chicken not to go to trial

[@karengriswold4537]

I hope the Petito's got the Laundries to accept accountability and they settled for $1. I think all they wanted was admittance. That's my hope anyway. We may never know.

[@JupiterPlanet333]

Big fan of JB.

[@josephboza7448]

Thanks for the coverage JB. I agree I wonder if Gabbys parents behind the scenes were emotionally and finally exhausted. They may got what they wanted in the despetition. They got it on the record what did Brians parents know. Maybe the money was a bonus but they got the answers they wanted. I think people just wanted a trial so Brians parents could be blamed in public for what happened.

[@juliawcj111]

Great to see JB again. In my opinion Gabby’s parents recieved what they wanted all along from the Landrie’s was for them to admit they new Gabby was deceased from the day that Gabby’s parents were contacting them trying to reach Gabby. The Petito’s already won the $3m wrongful death suit.

[@LarryDickman-t6u]

Prescious baby

[@animallover5291]

she has been let down

[@sondragreene3251]

I do not see this as Justice for Gabby! I feel like the Laundries should have seen jail time for their part in this horrible situations. RIP Gabby! You will never be forgotten. 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@concernedkay]

100% agreed. This is insane. It's so obvious that they knew way more but they don't get charged with anything. They committed a crime!! This was special treatment, without a doubt. They're getting sued over "emotional distress" but over their involvement in a crime....

[@debbiekosareff1747]

I really wanted to know exactly what bones they found, since the baskets found the bones.

[@elainegarrity8176]

Part of a jaw bone supposedly

[@ETTwithBecky]

Ty JB for all the work you've done. You're a true journalist. Im very truly sad about this. I hope to God they got information that they were looking for....im going through my own corrupt case where my childs father kidnapped her a year ago and cut me out of her life. I have been fighting so hard but the court is bought. I just fored my corrupt lawyer and i have no idea how deep this corruption goes. Can use any prayers my way ❤️ i know theres still good people in this world. I just havnt seen it lately

[@elenikantaris9505]

Heartbreaking case

[@Moonbeamer7]

I wonder if the Laundries have blood in their veins.

[@lornaherlache1950]

The actions of the Laundries family truly shows that they knew why their son did and for that, not coming forths 25:24 should be accounted for.

[@BeauBeauRivage]

Brian’s parents should have went to trial this lawsuit was complete bull crap from day one. When her dad claimed it wasn’t about the money told me how full of $hit they really were.

[@Sb-sz3cn]

BRIAN YOU ARE MISSED!.... REST EASY say no to gabby's of the world

[@pahbradley]

I feel so bad for Gabby's parents and families. It is terrible and a trial would only destroy the family of Gabby more. I have buried my son and not by murder so I would never want to hear horrible things that happened to my child at the hands of a SOB like that scumbag.

[@veronicakleeberger7186]

This makes me so sad..

[@ypcomchic]

The story is over.

[@hotrodbob.]

Why in God's name, would you come to an agreement to avoid court? In this case, the laundry's need to be put on the stand and it needs to come out what they know what part they played in this and hopefully enough evidence that they The laundry's will be tried as accessories after the fact.

[@CuriousMouseExploration]

Both sets of parents proved their love for their child. Both parents are going thru a nightmare that will never end. While.the moral thing would have been to encourage their child to come clean and help find Gabby, the Laundrys did the parental thing of protecting their child. I believe there was enuf info shared by the Laundrys to the Petitos to know what they wanted to know and see what they all lost. Furthermore, while the world supports the Petitos, they will always be angry with the Laundrys, forgetting or not realizing their loss.Their son couldn't control his anger or despair and killed both Gabby and himself. Their only sin was loving their son and making a stupid, desperate comment instead of remaining silent. Until we are in the shoes of the Laundrys, we can not be sure of what we'd do for our child. The best thing now is for the families to start the grieving process. I personally hate the phrase of "closure". I believe that concept is misleading, and people should stop using it. What everyone wants is answers and justice. There will never be any justice because Brian killed himself. Or maybe that is justice - a life for a life. This entire nightmare will always be a bad dream for both families for the rest of their lives. I don't think a trial is what is needed any longer.

[@Clover5419]

Wow!

[@janerikmellesdal3868]

The laundries got away again, to bad. If its about costs, start a gofund me. I would contribute

[@curiouscitizen4098]

So disappointing because when a deal is made it usually involves an NDA. Which means once again the public will never know.

[@BeauBeauRivage]

What has this world come to where a parent can be held liable for something they say about their son’s dead girlfriend. All of these crime junky idiots that have been getting their fix from this story will hopefully remember the day their bs ranting comes back to sting them because of something they say that should have fell on free speech

[@Liveanotherday]

If they had arrested Gabby in the first place, this would probably not have happened. She admitted to the police that she hit him with her cellphone and he pushed her away and rolled up the window.

[@nancybladsacker5357]

Where is Gabbys vehicle. Who got it.

[@HismerciesareneweveryAM]

I, too, wanted a trial and wanted the Laundries to face the music in front of a judge and jury. However, I think this ending reminds us that - ultimately - Gabby's murder affects two families the most. And if the Laundries explained the full truth and even apologized to Gabby's family, then it is right that they apologized ONLY to Gabby's family and not national media. The Petitos suffered the most, and most of us who followed this tragedy over the years never even knew Gabby or Brian. Just my personal perspective.

[@xochilttoltec1022]

did the Petitos need money cause they can do a go found & the country will pay

[@lornaherlache1950]

That’s sad, as we will no longer hear or believe the truth about the Landrey family! They should have had a trial!

[@kathymellon3906]

More importantly does her parents know the truth now. And can't a prosecutor still file charges against the laundries

[@dawn-marieelder5058]

I don’t the agreement was $$$$, I think it was information shared and that’s why it’s so confidential and also why all the parents were reluctant to agree to it.

[@crazykins9361]

That’s what I think too. Information and an apology.

[@lindykriedemann9903]

JB , ignore the "meanies " we love you .

[@lindseyhudson1274]

I hope that Joe Petito and Nicole Schmidt write a book. Maybe the actual monetary deal is confidential but that doesn't mean their experience is confidential...

[@unstoppable39]

Sadly, LE had not arrested Brian for assault then and there. If so, she would have called her parents to let them know what happened, and they would make sure she arrived home safely.

[@elenikantaris9505]

How horrific for Gabby parents. Imagine that was your child and these Laurdries did Jack. So wierd how they were protected right from start Awful