FULL HEARING: Gabby Petito Lawsuit | Arguments for Jury Trial to Proceed |

This is the first hearing in the lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito’s family against the parents of Brian Laundrie to determine if the case will proceed to a jury trial in August 2023.

[@llndadischer7689]

GABBYS POOR MOM IS HOLDING ON BY A THREAD AND MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER.

[@Shayne_T]

@David Wang why are you so agitated?

[@kjc5832]

I see it too on her mom's face and her dad looks so angry this poor family! So Heartbreaking!

[@carch7243]

Maybe she should stop this nonsense and get on with her life then. My brother was murdered, my family didn't try to sue the families of the murderers. The only thing that is going to help them is time. They are just making themselves look greedy

[@Doobie603]

@@carch7243 Couldn't agree more. What are they guilty of really, not wanting to turn their son in?

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@carch7243 Well that’s obviously because you don’t I’m understand where she’s coming from ! Just because people have experienced similar situationist doesn’t mean they have right to judge her based on your experience

[@shelceegraves1241]

Gabby’s poor mom looks so sad and really exhausted. No parent should ever have to go through this. I love how Jim watches Nicole. You can tell he is really watching to make sure she looks ok. These 4 parents have done an amazing job of sticking together through all this.

[@ashleykane4951]

Amen!!! I hope this judge sees that these parents never really cared to help them look for their Daugther!!!! Insane, that Brains family had NO Balls to show up to court! To me that Really Speaks Volumes!!!!!

[@WillowX5]

no balls to show up in court? it's a preliminary.. its extremely rare for the parties on either side to be present for a preliminary...they are most often advised not to by their legal team. maybe you should learn the judicial system before making accusations I certainly don't support the laundries, but to throw around accusations or pronounce guilt because they weren't there is going against everyone's constitutional rights

[@nataliewest9084]

@@WillowX5, They've NEVER been up front about anything!!! They had an attorney up front for not only for their son (the killer of their daughter-in-law) but for themselves! If you had/have kept up this from day one you would know that the Laundries KNEW A HELL OF A LOT MORE than what their "so called lawyer" put out to the public! They KEPT things from Gabby's from the time Brian came home in HER OWN VEHICLE WITHOUT HER!!!! SMDH

[@SandyOhNo]

@@WillowX5 I didn't see anyone making accusations of guilt. I see a lack of caring and definitely lack of a moral compass.

[@WillowX5]

@@nataliewest9084 im an Editor-in-Chief of a news outlet, trust me, I have followed this from day one and no doubt have more details and more knowledge of the case then you. I have also been in HUNDREDS of court rooms for HUNDREDS of trials in the over 20 years I've been in the industry and have extensive knowledge of the judicial system. I am well aware of how the Laundries have acted and responded to the situation, and as much as it sucks, and as shitty as it feels, they exercised their constitutional rights that we are all afforded. We all hate how they handled it, but, the way it sits at this moment, they are not guilty of anything. All we can do is hope they do face repercussions, such as responsibility for their lawyer's public comment on their behalf as their agent. You can yell at me all you want, that doesn't change the law or our constitutional rights. Yes, it's awful, it's hurtful, I don't support them one bit, but on all honestly, them exercising their right to remain silent is what they were advised by their lawyer to do and is what everyone should do. You ALWAYS use your right to remain silent. You're making a huge mistake if you don't. It's that simple. Frustrating for others, but still that simple.

[@selenamay516]

God Bless Gabby's parents. what a heartbreak.

[@Skipbo000]

Rude! It's a belittling and hurtful thing to say to people in deep grief considering any "prayers" that they've already performed in the safe return of their daughter were obviously not answered. She's dead and now you're coming along and saying "prayers for the family??" "Fuck you." Is a common response.

[@selenamay516]

@@Skipbo000 praying for people is not rude

[@lulamamie8524]

@@Skipbo000 YOUR COMMENT IS RUDE 🤬💩

[@jstring]

Them not attending their own hearing speaks volumes

[@Fear2570]

As much as I absolutely love and adore my son, I could never cover up a murder for him.

[@evantravis1013]

Of course he did it and it is wrong but you can’t really blame the parents

[@alouettedemer5366]

@@evantravis1013 Right. It is a ridiculous and frivilous lawsuit. What kind of silly attorney would even take this case?

[@steveb1605]

Well then you don’t love him…

[@jadez57]

@@alouettedemer5366 a good civil atty that fights for justice.

[@ihelpdogs]

@@alouettedemer5366 good thing you're not a lawyer because you're obviously not familiar with the law or what constitutes "frivolous". This case is going forward to trial so if you were a lawyer, you'd be kicked to the f*cking curb....

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Prayers for the Petito and Schmidt families. My they get Justice for their Beautiful Daughter, Gabrielle. What a Beautiful Light she Still is!

[@glamdolly30]

@David Wang You certainly live up to your name! Totally missed the point of the original post. Obviously an injustice as immense as the murder of Gabby Petito by her fiance Brian Laundrie can never be put right. Nonetheless the concept of justice is very important in tragic cases such as this. The closest we can ever get to justice is through the courts. If you are a lawyer you should understand that! Many people share Gabby Petito's family frustration that her killer cheated justice with a gun, and escaped a murder trial and life sentence. But the despicable parents who protected him from consequences are very much alive, and should not escape consequences for the despicable role they played in the aftermath of this crime. Chris and Roberta Laundrie went to great lengths to be human shields to their scumbag son, hiring a lawyer to put a barrier between him and the desperate Petito family, the police and the media. They obviously did that because Brian had told them what he'd done to his fiance. And while the Laundrie family was clearly, fully aware Gabby's lifeless, strangled body lay rotting, undiscovered and vulnerable in the open air, they continued to prioritise not her the victim, but their son her murderer. There can be little doubt these parents facilitated their son's cowardly suicide, providing a cover story for his disappearance, and a gun to do the deed. Bad enough for her family, that the scumbag who made their beloved Gabby's life hell in her last two weeks before he finally killed her was never charged with her murder. Thanks to his molly-coddling parents - and police incompetence - Brian Laundrie never had to answer for his horrific violence against the defenceless woman who had agreed to be his wife. It would be another terrible injustice if his callous parents also got away with their serious crimes against Gabby Petito. Like millions of decent people around the world, I wish the late Gabby Petito's family well in this legal fight for a small, belated and fully deserved measure of justice.

[@Skipbo000]

It's rude to say "prayers for the family." It's a belittling and hurtful thing to say to people in deep grief considering any "prayers" that they've already performed in the safe return of their daughter were obviously not answered. She's dead and now you're coming along and saying "prayers for the family??" "Fuck you." Is a common response.

[@shelceegraves1241]

@@glamdolly30 yes!! Thank you for typing that all out! You said everything that I’ve been wanting to say about this situation, but couldn’t put into words!! ❤️

[@shelceegraves1241]

@@Skipbo000 I get where you are coming from. After losing my brother at his young age I have a very different view of God and prayers. Many people just don’t know what else to say or do besides send prayers (myself included sometimes). For this reason even though I am not a believer in the way I once was after my brother’s death I would never respond to prayers with “Fuck you” because I know that people are just sending their best when they say that.

[@kimboslice9445]

@David Wang I know a few ex lawyers that say it’s all bs and just words that don’t mean what the normal person understands. We have a system that is not set up for us.

[@suzs3770]

I couldn’t imagine sitting in there reliving all this pain. Please Lord be with her family right now 🙏💕

[@carch7243]

They are CHOOSING to do this. No one is forcing them

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

@@carch7243 seeking justice isn't a choice for the just.

[@leahcasell1487]

Dirty lawyers

[@leahcasell1487]

@@carch7243 they will not even give Gabby's parents her belongings. They knew she was dead and protected there son

[@carch7243]

@@leahcasell1487 That is what civil court is for. You have no proof that they knew she was dead before anyone else did.

[@sst6358]

Sending love and prayers to Gabby’s parents and siblings and friends God love you all Amen 🙏🦋💙💜

[@JasonDrennen]

What about his parents? Did they not lose a loved one too? People don't know how to walk in shoes of others. I think that's the decline of this country. It's not like they're going after the killer they're going after the killers family. Only in China and North Korea does the family also get punished for the crime a loved one committed.

[@thewind1280]

Money money money 🤑

[@delsijoy705]

​@@JasonDrennen Are you out of your mind? That they lost their son (which I actually Do Not Believe) doesn’t relieve them of responsibility for their actions of non-disclosure at that time, before he was "lost". What excuse is there for the Laundries not to be honest with Gabby's family? And DON'T FORGET that they would not have "lost" their son had he not KILLED Gabby Petito! You are a heartless JERK!

[@aprilhernandez4840]

@@JasonDrennen oh PLZZZZZZ their cover up and lies they must be held accountable, have you not be following the facts🧐😠

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@JasonDrennen Thank you!

[@amberanderson7153]

My heart personally goes out to both of Gabby's parents. You can tell that they are angry, heartbroken, and exhausted. I don't blame them. I hope they get justice for Gabby. They deserve it.

[@samanthapuleo7812]

Prayers for the Petitos and Schmits 💕🙏🏼💕 I’m so sorry you all have relive this I pray for some kind of justice

[@Cali_Flowers]

What duty did they [The Laundries] owe the victim’s family? Their son committed a heinous crime murdering her, they did not aid in finding the missing girl, they kept her belongings, they covered-up, and hindered the rescue and investigation! They caused suffering and damage to the Petitos. They enabled their son to escape justice and take his own life! The couple wasn’t even married and yet Gabby (& her belongings) is somehow ‘owned’ to be abused by The Laundries? This is far more than a moral issue. Any woman in a relationship should be terrified how this case shows how easily you may lawfully become ‘property’ of your significant other’s family! JUSTICE FOR GABBY

[@ms.fravell7606]

OMG !! Girl you said it all !!

[@e.drobena3066]

Absolutely 💯 %

[@Cali_Flowers]

@David Wang And yet you have nothing to add, Mr. Wang? I am not surprised that someone self-identified as a lawyer with apparently no case to argue is whining. That usually is the last resort and you do it very well!

[@Cali_Flowers]

@@ms.fravell7606 Yes, I think so~! (Oh my heart, with this case!) Thank you!! Wishing luck to the Petitos ~ & all of us, for real 💛🦋🌼

[@Cali_Flowers]

@@e.drobena3066 Right? Ty! Hope the minds in court get it, too 🦋⚖️

[@lindseyhudson1274]

I’m glad her mom and dad had the wherewithal to decide to do this. I can’t imagine how hard this must be for their family. The absurdity of the way the Laundries treated them while they were looking for Gabby is rage inducing as a mom. I hope they succeed and I hope they know how many people are on their side and wishing them well.

[@txangie800]

Yes cuz money heals all wounds!

[@ShoutItFromTheHousetops]

I just don’t understand how the Laundries actions didn’t somehow fit criminal actions. Is it because Mrs Laundrie worked within the legal system?

[@SandyOhNo]

@@txangie800 my guess is they're really only wanting to get answers. Of course money doesn't fix anything. Don't be foolish!

[@lisawhite4698]

@@txangie800 it’s not about the money! It’s about finding out what they knew and when they knew it. They would also like to view Brian’s journal and obtain all of GABBY’s items from their home, storage and van!

[@maryellengardner879]

A

[@diannaleefolkers-sarber2393]

I stand with Gabby's family and what they are doing 💯 right.

[@e.drobena3066]

Me too and I hope this Laundrie lawyer keeps being such a stutterer and arrogant ignoramous!

[@wawasantiago1177]

@David Wang 🤣🤣🤣 🚂❤️🇺🇸 …focus on the trial.

[@monicam1196]

This is absolutely absolutely DISGUSTING!!!!!!! That they cannot even be present. The mother who lost her child IS present no matter how damn difficult this whole thing was and still IS for her and her family! It’s UNBELIEVABLE that they can’t even show any type of remorse or respect. Shame on the laundries…. My prayers are with gabbys family today through this horrendous time and pain they are still currently enduring! may god continue to give you both the strength to keep fighting this never ending battle for gabby because all the mothers of this world know that the pain never STOPS hurting for our kids…. 🦋

[@ellenthom34]

Laundries atty did a good job after a bit of a rough start

[@ellenthom34]

How do we know what Laundries did or did not know

[@sr2291]

They are not required to be present.

[@rolandamurray7717]

While true that they were not LEGALLY required to attend this hearing. ***IN MY OPINION***...Their AVOIDANCE makes them LOOK GUILTY ASFFF!! I'll bet if/when this case goes to trial, Dirty Christopher and Roberta Laundrie, the COWARDS they are, will either flee the country and/or commit suicide!!

[@bellelise.]

I know its hard for you to understand this. Truly I do. It takes life and time to understand that billions of people suffer emotional stress every day- worse than this. We cant be emotional about the law, we can only try to live good lives and change bad laws. The Laundries didnt break the law. This law isnt a bad law.

[@naw9511]

These parents are amazing role models. The fact that the two biological parents and new spouses all support each other is beautiful. They are here for Gabby and have all been through an awful situation. Also the first defender’s jokes were awkward af.

[@shelceegraves1241]

Absolutely!! I completely agree!!

[@emersonmanning6523]

Lining your greedy pockets by capitalizing from your daughter's death is hardly amazing...lol!

[@kimberlyprice4803]

I hope Gabby's parents get to go for the jugular through the legal system. What the Laundries put the Petitos through was cruel. You will never convince me that the Laundries did not know their son was abusive before he killed her.

[@TheWalkbyfaith413]

Having seen how abusive some women can be with men, to push them to the breaking point, I disagree with you, especially when witnesses give contradicting information about what happened at a restaurant... we can all be judgemental based on our own experiences... I saw they had a Marijuana plant in their van... as far as I we know he could've killed her while stoned thinking she was something else... but we'll never know... we can speculate different things... but if I'm afraid my words would be misinterpreted, twisted, or if I don't know all the facts, I have the right to remain silent and nobody should take that away from me

[@kawikajones9436]

although she never deserved to die, that woman was a serious head case! Blame the parents for how she turned out.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@TheWalkbyfaith413 If the people from the restaurant are going to make a statement, throwing out someone’s character to be stomped on, at least have the guts to show your face. Otherwise nothing you say , IMO, is noteworthy. A couple sitting not far from them tell a different story. Their story is much more believable. For the simple fact that when they were at that restaurant and all that was going on , they came home and the guy said it was bothering him because for some reason Brian looked familiar but he couldn’t place him. So they were already home and it was a few days later when the guy was getting ready for work that it hit him, he said oh my God. And he came out and woke his fiancé and he was like oh my God oh my God wake up I know who that was and she’s like what are you talking about and she immediately did a video and she was half asleep. So then she did another video saying OK wait a minute I need to calm down, And she did another video. News did an interview with he. Here’s the deal , she never once didn’t show her face, she didn’t once not say who she was, and her story never ever changed all three times. She told her husband that guy is giving me the creeps. She said because he was so angry and you could feel it off of him. Now I’m gonna believe her and her husband who have nothing to gain or lose.whatsoever none. They were there only because they were in the area for a wedding the same wedding that was going on where those two girls got killed. So my point is they have nothing to gain or nothing to lose. But that manager at the restaurant sure did and it was probably her boss telling her you gotta get out there and say something. So I’m gonna believe people that show their faces and story never changes then, an interview done with someone who doesn’t want be identified, and works there. It’s her word against two other peoples words.

[@jeanjackson2324]

His parents knew that Brian was once in a Mental hospital, in New Jersey…..as well…. That issue should be brought up in a court of law ….He also worked in New York, and was fired because of his temper… All of Those facts should be made public, and checked out by the court….. Why was Brian once in a Mental Hospital ? That should be checked into , as well …. Of course, his parents will keep the hospital silent as well…..A boyfriend revealed that Brian lost his job, in a Garden Center….Long Island…

[@winterblossom4446]

@@soulfireonfire6423 dont waste your time on these losers who argue that the murder victim was actually the perpetrator. Its disgusting and ridiculous. Dont even justify their insane depravity with a response.

[@millieg.5497]

This is so sad. My heart goes out the the Petito family. I hope they win this case. I watched this case from the beginning, the Laundry parents acted and behaved horribly toward Gabby’s parents. Their silence told the world a lot. They hid the truth, they should have helped the Petito family from the beginning. It’s all so sad.

[@dianneking7305]

GOD sees all and come judgment day the LAUNDRY’S will answer and pay

[@mom2jeremy]

@@dianneking7305 I also totally agree with you, however it would be nice for the Petito family see a little justice here on Earth

[@tinyvr7036]

He's dead.She's dead. His parents seemed instrumental in trying to cover up anything that led to or even allegedly contributed to the untimely loss of their lives They discounted them both as non- human. They are and were malicious, inmyopinion.

[@matthewfors114]

LAUNDRIE

[@matthewfors114]

@@dianneking7305 LAUNDRIES YOU FOOL

[@madmarvdesigns]

Hopefully the Petito family wins the Laundrie family intentionally blocked the Petito's cell phone numbers and social media contacts, bought Brian a new phone, and went on a trip with Brian during the time-period when no one knew if Gabby Petito was alive or not...obviously they knew

[@tashia6683]

Wasn’t moral what the Laundries did but it wasn’t illegal and shouldn’t be sued based on the laws. Also the courtroom has no place for emotional decisions and rulings.

[@thetruepatriot7733]

Ugh... all of that is completely irrelevant to the Petito's "intentional affliction of emotional distress" argument. Those are allegations relevant to a criminal case not a civil case. This is a motion to dismiss, the judge has to accept the allegations as facts! so nobody is arguing whether or not the laundries knew that Brian had killed Gabby. Assuming that the laundries knew that Brian killed Gabby and assuming they knew where her body was, do the laundries have a "duty" to divulge their knowledge to the Petito's!! That's the only argument here. Morally, of course they have a responsibility to tell the Petito's where Gabby's body was! BUT legally they have no duty to speak! They have a 5th amendment right to remain silent, especially considering that they were being accused of harboring a fugitive after Brian disappeared. The laundries will be held accountable for their actions eventually but it's not going to happen in a courtroom. The judge is most likely going to grant the motion to dismiss. Will find out in a couple weeks..

[@belladonna5904]

But hiring a lawyer means you have a reason to hire a lawyer...

[@ConsciousExpression]

@@belladonna5904 Your son being accused of murder is plenty of reason to hire a lawyer. Furthermore one of the deepest and most sacred principles in the law is that hiring a lawyer is not allowed to be seen as any sort of admission of guilt. I'm not convinced the laundries knew everything the Petitos claim they knew, but even if we take everything they say as fact, this case is ridiculous and will likely be dismissed. The laundries are victims too. They didn't kill anybody. They were just put in an impossible, horrible situation by their POS son. But even if you disagree, and think they're scum, being scum isn't illegal or actionable. It scares me witless that so many people in this comment section are willing to just throw the constitution out the window because they feel bad for Gabby's parents.

[@carch7243]

Blocking a cell phone or social media is not against the law. Buying someone a cell phone is not against the law. Going on a camping trip is not against the law. So, you want this family to be prosecuted because of what you think? That isn't how the law works.

[@Islandgirl1397]

May Gabby’s parents find peace,a peace that passes all understanding because there is no greater pain than the loss of a child. I cannot imagine their suffering and wish them peace.

[@Skipbo000]

saved your religious sentimental bullshit for church, lady. you already admit you have no idea what they're going through so saying crap like this is insulting.

[@jennmarie1527]

How can a girl live with you for two years, whom you had once considered a daughter, mean so little to you now? How could you disrespect her so terribly in death? How could you allow her body to sit, and rot for so many weeks? I don't understand, I truly don't. Perhaps I'll never understand, since I value human life, especially when said humans are my family, or close friends.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

Exactly!!!

[@jennmarie1527]

@@soulfireonfire6423 I'll truly never understand it. However, I guess that's a good thing. Otherwise, I'd be a sociopath.

[@meowwwcatz]

right? they clearly were buying time for brian so that gabby's body would decompose more and make it harder to figure out what injuries she had sustained on his behalf.

[@jweber7091]

It is sad bc it is more of a moral issue than legal. At the end of the day, the parents should have wanted to speak up/help and do the right thing, even if it incriminated their son. However, this is the new America, parents/people do what's best for only themselves, not what is best for society and values. So sad. :(

[@zackary6278]

This is not new at all. It’s your constitutional right to not talk to cops, and every lawyer in the world will tell you this.

[@Barbara6278]

so much for love thy neighbor! geez

[@kenn1936]

You are correct this is not really a legal issue, they had the right to remain silent. There are too many emotions in this situation. I really feel for the Petito family, but the Laundries did what their lawyer told them to do. In the end both lost their child - albeit Gabby was killed by Brian, and Brian killed himself, the Laundries are still hurting too. It is Sad this should never have happened, it is a tragedy. Most people will do what is best for themselves, it is human nature.

[@MajICReiki]

Sounds like the courts are supporting the Laundries to more of a right to aide and abetting their son, than the State of Florida's, and Petito families right to resolution of Gabby Petito's murder. I would ADD the costs the Florida Law enforcement put towards searching for Brian as cost of Laundries aiding and abetting Brian Laundrie to escape criminal justice.

[@alexzandria6803]

Why would they incriminate their own son when HE was an abuse victim and he finally defended himself? Their son was abused by Gabby Turd.

[@janevanskike2101]

Those parents, went thru a terrible time, worrying about their daughter and they begged them to help. That says it all to me!

[@jx14aby]

This case is a good example of why it's a good idea to keep your mouth shut.

[@mikalin9286]

@@jx14aby what?

[@emersonmanning6523]

It took the Petito's nearly two weeks to report Gabby missing. That's contrary to their "emotional distress" claims. They did NOTHING but expected the Laundries to jump on command.

[@jx14aby]

@@mikalin9286 The only reason the parents are being sued is because their lawyer issued a statement. Other than that, the parents did nothing to give rise to this lawsuit.

[@oceanrocks]

@@jx14aby imagine if the same thing happened to your son/daughter where your trying to call the parents asking where your child is but they just ignore your calls. You better not complain and just take it.

[@mickdonedee1]

I'm satisfied that this case should proceed based on the clear aspect of outrageousness when the Laundries knew Gabby was already dead when they hired a lawyer who subsequently issued a statement on behalf of the Laundries implying that Gabby may still be found alive. That's deceit right there - outrageous deceit.

[@lauraraecampbell5363]

U don't know what they knew or didn't know; it was Brian's attorney that reach out to them to protect their rights under the law.

[@mickdonedee1]

@David Wang Are you saying this case should proceed to jury?

[@mickdonedee1]

@@Romulan2469 Yesterday the FBI released Brian's notebook and a letter from Brian's mother to Brian. The Petito's lawyer saw the contents of the letter. It was written to Brian saying they would help him. This strongly implies that they suspected Brian murdered Gabby. It doesn't imply that Brian told them that he killed Gabby. But if you add the fact that the Laundries engaged a lawyer it means the Laundries strongly suspected that Brian killed Gabby.

[@mickdonedee1]

@David Wang Thanks for clarifying. I thought your comment could also be interpreted as the Laundrie's motion to dismiss the lawsuit against them be upheld based on law.

[@Shannon_Moore]

And tons of money on resources wasted searching for Gabby while they knew exactly where she was

[@LR-yu3mx]

Praying for Justice for these beautiful people, loved ones of sweet Gaby!

[@steveb1605]

I agree birains family need to sue baddy for battery on their son

[@lizajane1878]

Love the bio parents and the additional step parents. This is so hard, I can’t even imagine the pain and utter rage they feel. Yet so respectful, lawful, and following a legal process that just causes more pain for all four of them. All for Gabby. I pray for them all. Stay strong mom and dad. Gabby is lifting you up is such a hard time of need

[@earnestthomas620]

Bryan laundry with murder it was not so sad it was murder Brian Landry did not take his life he was murdered

[@lizajane1878]

@@earnestthomas620 sorry are you saying Brian did not commit suicide? He left a note, he was not murdered.

[@earnestthomas620]

No that's not true his parents went to the woods where he was then they was the once that wroght the notice and Plus the gun was found 5 to 16 feet from his body so that means he did not shot himself

[@earnestthomas620]

Brian laundry parents was the only onces to see him alive so there for ither the dad or the mom shot him

[@earnestthomas620]

His parents staged the hole thing brian I parents killed him

[@brendanewby1573]

Praying for the Petito and Smith family. I am so sorry for your loss Every time I see her precious little face I want to cry. It just breaks my heart

[@petitor_veritatis1936]

It's Petito and the mom's married name is Schmidt. I wasn't sure who you were referring to and now I think you're referring to Gabby's mom's last name which is Schmidt.

[@petitor_veritatis1936]

@David Wang No. you need to grow up and at least get the name correct if you want to come across as intelligent, that is! You wouldn’t want anyone messing up your name would you?

[@petitor_veritatis1936]

@David Wang And by the way, the correct spelling for potato is just that-minus the e at the end! English 101 is urgently needed here, I see.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@petitor_veritatis1936 Are you serious you honestly weren’t sure who she was talking about really you didn’t. You may want to work on that a little bit

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@petitor_veritatis1936 I sure the hell wouldn’t get on here and say something like I didn’t know who you were talking about because that would make me look like a complete dumbass

[@abby4027]

I love how the judge picks apart each side bite by bite. 😀 he’s so good no matter what happens!

[@MrModel--CAPTURED-ON-FILM]

This Judge appears to be doing what a good Judge should do, keep it to the law.

[@dnoodle8142]

We will see

[@MrModel--CAPTURED-ON-FILM]

@@dnoodle8142 At least two weeks before the Judge writes his Order, this trial is going to take a long time . . .

[@ms.fravell7606]

The idea that B killed her was Outrageous !! Then thought he was going to go free is Outrageous !! He stole all her possessions is Outrageous !!! Then he went on a holiday after his killing is Outrageous !! Then felt his parents should help him hide even if it meant he be sent to another country Outrageous !!! His parents knowing his acts since the storage unit who just chose to be simply ignorant --- OUTLANDISHLY - OUTRAGEOUSLY INHUMAN !!!

[@carch7243]

@Marcco Why should they? They didn't break any law

[@GenXMedia64]

Not present...I've never heard of such unfeeling,uncaring, disrespectful narcissistic people in my entire 57 years. I hope they dont have a pot to pee in when this is over..My heart aches for Gabbys family and a little more for her mum who clearly is brokenhearted and missing her beautiful baby girl. What is wrong with the Laundries? I can understand how why Brian was what he was...as they say the apple dosnt fall too far from the tree...They are disgraceful human beings.😪

[@g.w.hampton5525]

I struggle to find words to describe how I feel about their actions.. just unimaginable.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

Why not skip the trial and just send a mob?

[@megleague1130]

Me too!

[@kylebrown6535]

Their going to lose in the end and not get a dime,even if this judge allows this to proceed!!This is America idiot!!Read the Contitution!!!The will win in the court of public opinion because the vast majority of people are willfully ignorant!!THEY WILL WIN THE LEGAL CASE!!!!!!

[@pechoja]

You have no facts to make such a judgement. This has much too publicity. There are many peope who disappear from the national parks, and who is involved is not known or exposed to the public. Stalked persons are numerous and these two were in love and saw vidoe from when police separated them, taking them to different places. Police taking Gabby to a safe place. Who the hell knows what happened, only God.

[@natalier6339]

The Laundrie attorney is an embarrassment. He sounds like a law student at a mock trial rather than a lawyer in a courtroom.

[@ritayammouni2803]

He is practising with addressing “Your Honour” 😂😂 He must have said that at least 100 times in his statements 😂😂

[@natalier6339]

@David Wang Your Ad Hominem attacks toward me are unnecessary and say a lot about you. You come across as a little aggressive and I don't think you're doing yourself any favors. Anyway, we can agree to disagree. Although the Laundrie attorney made a couple of very good points and ended on a strong note, overall I don't think he was very effective in the courtroom. In contrast, the Petito attorney seemed more prepared. It is partly down to style, sure, but it makes a difference. I stand by my initial point.

[@desertsunset8025]

@David Wang frankly , David Wang, your a dick . She is allowed her opinion , but your remarks are quite narcissistic. You don't look Down at someone for their opinion .also , he acted frikin horrible when he approached this hearing . You don't Joke with the judge in such a serious case . That didn't get past the judge .

[@bendietrees]

He seemed fine to me

[@desertsunset8025]

@@bendietrees his joking with the judge about where to look on the wall l in the beginning fell flat with the judge . Like "this is just a silly civil case that needs to be dismissed", kind of attitude . If this doesn't go over well in public opinion and the case does go to trial , he better be more careful of how the jury sees him . May not go so well .

[@tboots9234]

Bottom Line…. The Laundries were withholding information and stayed silent while the Petito family was suffering. That in itself is unbelievable. To add salt to the wound, they don’t even have enough respect for Gabby and her parents to make a presence in the courtroom. They are despicable. Praying for Gabby’s family ❤😢

[@rlbrown1009]

They also hid their son knowing he murdered Gabby. They are such cowards as well still hiding, didn't even show up for court. So.e people seem to carry clout, why are they allowed to get away with this?

[@TeresaMom1]

I have truly believed the whole time even when the public first heard about this that the Laundrie Parents knew much more than what they said they did. What did they ask their son when he came home in her van without her? Did they even wonder where their future daughter in law was? Nothing about that in any way is normal. If the Laundries claim that they knew nothing, then why did they choose not to answer Mr Petito or Gabby's mother when they tried contacting the Laundries numerous times to just ask if they heard from Gabby? Their kids were engaged! Gabby even lived with the Laundries for a while! Choosing to Not answer is Not normal! In fact it's very odd. The Laundries even took extra steps to make sure they could not be contacted in any way. Why?? It's because they knew the truth and they were protecting their son and helping him try to disappear. The Laundries knew much more and caused Gabby's parents to worry and wonder for more than a month before she was found.

[@nataliewest9084]

You're absolutely 💯 correct! There are people on here commenting that the Laundries weren't obligated to or that they're putting the blame back on Gabby's parent's which is absolutely heartbreaking and asinine! They (Laundries) absolutely knew a lot more details about what Brian had done earlier before has been reported. His own sister has stated that some things weren't adding up with all of it including how her parent's were acting. That should tell you and everyone who has been keeping up with this case from day one that with all the interviews things have slipped up/out about that Brian had killed Gabby before the authorities found her body. Brian is guilty of her murder and so are his parent's for NOT coming forward to what happened to Gabby sooner. Looking back, all it seems is that they were trying to figure out a way to get their son either out of the country and/or away from all the media. How did he escape the house without anyone realizing that he was gone with all the media there almost 24/7....the parent's leave at different times but come back in one vehicle (their truck). Oops, when the 👮‍♂️ 🚓 want to talk to Brian, he's no where to be found. Wow, his car is found at the Nature's Reserve that Brian has always goes on a hike...but NO BRIAN. The car is looked over by the authorities and then turned back over to his parent's within that day if I'm not mistaken. So, how did his mustang get there when NO ONE SAW HIM LEAVING DRIVING THE VEHICLE..LAST PERSON SEEN DRIVING IT WAS BRIAN'S PARENT'S!! GO FIGURE

[@Dollgrl1]

@@nataliewest9084 Maybe they weren’t legally but morally the Laundries had an obligation to speak up to what they knew . They are horrible people and as I’ve said Brian’s Mother seems to run the house . She’s one of those weird Mothers who secretly despise their Sons girlfriend or Wife ,her precious Son could never be found out for what he was and that was a murderer .Had he confessed maybe he would’ve served time and come out of prison someday ,the Laundries failed both Gabby & Brian by hiding him and the evidence . The Laundries are horrible people as we all knew when they hired the cocky lawyer from the beginning .

[@makemyday5920]

@@Dollgrl1 Yep, Dolly - You spoke straight up TRUTH!

[@lauraraecampbell5363]

U don't know what they knew or didn't know. Brian's attorney reached out to them to protect their rights under the law. This is horrible for both parents

[@tamaraelsberry6630]

When you assist a murderer, it makes you an accessory to the crime . The Laundries may not have assisted in the murder, but they absolutely knew, and helped him hide and get away. That must make them some type of accessory to the crime.

[@suzannefernandez470]

While the Petitos were grieving and searching mr. Laundry was mowing his lawn while protestors stood outside chanting WHERE IS GABBY?? Over and over and he callously kept mowing his lawn. That is outrageous behavior. I'm sorry they lost their so but I think they helped him too. If they were good people they would have let their son face the music and talk to the Petitos. They at least could visit him in jail and Gabbys parents would've been relieved to know everything. They are responsible for this situation.

[@lynnjackson8367]

Very well said 👏 👍

[@debrajol3585]

I disagree. I think until someone’s been in their situation personally it’s impossible to say. Both are dead, so what’s the point in keeping this going??

[@valleygirl2530]

No the Laundries aren’t responsible for the situation. Their adult son and his adult companion Gabby made unfortunate choices. Both are dead & gone but the Laundries didn’t kill either of them nor could they have absolutely prevented their deaths. The Laundries’ choices were questionable, maybe unethical but not criminal. The Petitos are exercising their rights to file a civil lawsuit against them.

[@kitchenskills5427]

@@valleygirl2530 The Laundries as a whole seem to lack a moral compass. As a mother, how could Roberta be ok with ignoring and blocking calls from Gabby's mother and withholding vital information from her when she most likely knew her son killed Gabby? Gabby was no stranger to the Laundries. She lived with them and supposedly the Laundries thought of her as a daughter. If it had not been for the Bethunes, Gabby's family would have probably never recovered her body. Furthermore, had the Laundries forced their son to turn himself in, he would be alive today. Unfortunately, this may not be criminal, but it sure is immoral.

[@narsheguard6417]

He owes them nothing.

[@MsMiklosa]

Parents raised a murderer and then covered his tracks. Maybe it’s ok under law but absolutely outrageous in moral terms. Decent ppl in a civilised society, even trash of such society do not behave in this way.

[@waterfordcrystal3577]

They should have filed the case in the Court of Morals then.

[@kelliintexas3575]

I agree 100%

[@lindaknight5]

You're correct.

[@lindaknight5]

Raised and enabled.

[@matthewfors114]

they didnt raise a murderer, they raised a manslaughterer

[@TheBazooms]

Brian's parents aided a murderer. And, withheld information from the victims parents! Monsters. Brian strangled her with his hands. It took a lot of force to do that, and a lot of suffering for the victim. I would not have protected him from law enforcement, I would have turned him in. His parents are guilty of helping him, knowing what he did.

[@borntobewild8905]

Yes yes yes and they shouldn't get away with it just because they have money and a position of power it's disgusting! And anyone who disagrees has no morals!

[@jimstutz200]

Yes absolutely and they should be charged with withholding information,aiding and obstruction and tampering with evidence and a host of other things !

[@karynagostino2853]

Cynthia Jones...YES! A thousand times over! The Laundries are straight up 💩 people! They won't face the fact their son was a psychopath that they aided and abetted!

[@karynagostino2853]

They're more concerned with saving face than saving their souls!

[@ogre6548]

How did they aid him?

[@anbrdari]

Prayers for the family. I can see the pain Gabbys Mother is in. You never get over the pain of losing a child. My brother lost his daughter, my niece and we think of her everyday. My brother still grieves and hurts. It has been 4 years. 💔🙏

[@Skipbo000]

It's rude to say "prayers for the family." It's a belittling and hurtful thing to say to people in deep grief considering any "prayers" that they've already performed in the safe return of their daughter were obviously not answered. She's dead and now you're coming along and saying "prayers for the family??" "F-yew." Is an appropriate response.

[@rewardingyoutubeviewers3658]

The hurt or grieving never goes away unfortunately the pain is constantly there 🥺😢

[@Skipbo000]

@@TheSpiciestGinger f-yew says the family.

[@Lotuslaful]

How much more atrocious can you get? Emotional Intelligence should be taught in this culture

[@thetruepatriot7733]

Morally they are guilty but legally they are not. It's important to understand the difference between the two. They committed no crime, the government cannot compel them to speak and divulge what they know without a court order. Assuming that the laundries did know that Gabby was deceased (which there is no evidence they knew anything) the laundries were never subpoenaed in any court proceedings and they had no duty to speak. The laundries were suspected of harboring a fugitive after Brian went missing, under those circumstances the parents absolutely had a 5th amendment right to remain silent! This isn't North Korea, nobody can be forced to speak to the police. The laundries attorney's statement "we hope Gabby is found" is insincere but it's definitely not egregious. Things would be different if the laundries had lied to the police or given misleading statements but they didn't. Instead they chose to remain silent and not to speak with the police or the Petito's at all. Even the case law that the Petito attorney presented contradicts their argument.. Someday the laundries will have to answer for what they've done but that's not going to happen in this courtroom.

[@MajICReiki]

@@thetruepatriot7733 is a priest legally guilty for harm done to a child molested and the harm done to them, their mental and emotional well being, physical ailments, and harm done to their family, and relationships, 15 years later? Legally... The Laundries Aided and Abetted a Murderer and were legally advised to cover it up and remain silent. Costing the Florida police, search and rescue weeks of man hours hunting. Cost the family weeks of stress, and emotional trauma, when the Laundries fully well knew they needed a Lawyer on August 28th.

[@MrsMur725]

@@MajICReiki I understand your frustrations because I too am frustrated with this, however as the lawyer was stating, it's the difference between causing anguish to the victim (aka Gabby) and causing anguish to their immediate family (aka the parents) which was struck down because it could cause an avalanche of legal proceedings... (The lawyer mentioned the case about the baby and the mom to show this) So what I'm saying is, in your example, the victim is the one caused anguish by the priest, in this case they're saying the anguish is caused to the parents. It makes me so upset because I think the laundries did cause anguish but LEGALLY it can't be proven :/

[@thetruepatriot7733]

@@MajICReiki and what does any of those ALLEGATIONS have to do with the Civil case? Brian has never been charged with a crime and neither has his parents. Those are ALLEGATIONS that are irrelevant to the civil case.

[@nataliewest9084]

@@thetruepatriot7733, He was charged with bank fraud!!

[@eileenhuss7566]

I can't stop crying 😢 watching her parents. But I have to hear this.

[@tdz69]

As Tom Cruise said in A Few Good Men, “it doesn’t matter what I think. It matters what I can prove.” I don’t think anyone would argue that the laundries acted heartlessly the whole time. But from a legal standpoint, the petitos attorney seems to have a steep hill to climb.

[@lealovesthesea]

The positive is is not as high a bar in civil court. Preponderance of the evidence is much easier. Criminal trials have won under way less circumstantial evidence.

[@robertditz]

Ambulance chasers

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@lealovesthesea The case will be dismissed. Can't wait...😘

[@correnlove7439]

What do you mean you don't think anyone would argue that the laundries acted heartlessly the whole time? Of course they acted heartlessly.. They completely ghosted Gabby's family and went full defense mode for Brian. They didn't even report him missing for a couple of days.They knew the entire time what he had done and they did everything they could to keep that info to themselves, that is heartless. They knew that Gabby's parents were doing everything humanly possible to find their beautiful daughter, that they were losing their minds with worry, meanwhile the Laundries knew all along that their son had killed Gabby and dumped her like a piece of trash outside all alone and they kept that info to themselves, You don't think that's heartless? Gabby's had essentially been a part of the Laundrie family, They were supposed to care about her… but when it came down to it her life didn't matter as much as them keeping their son out of prison.

[@mollymaciulla1917]

@@lealovesthesea came here to say this. 51/49 who’s more right basically (preponderance of evidence). I’d guess the Petitos will win.

[@lydacious7338]

The Laundries not showing up. Hearing their attorney piecemeal out the facts as to why they should dismiss is so utterly painful. I can't believe how awful this must be for her parents. Her poor mom looks so sad. Putting them through this again... ? Jeez, the Laundries are truly awful people!

[@estefanisanchez127]

I am surprised there was no case similar to that of Gabbie's. This case is a very important case.

[@333Hitgirl]

Imagine how much the world would love it if the Laundry’s daughter-turned on them and told what really happened

[@TruthfourLife]

She’s our only hope. She has shown an ounce of compassion. Let Justice Prevail or my the Heavens fall.

[@saminaneen]

@@TruthfourLife When you see most of these people in old age, LIKE YOU, (if they live that long) they have lost most of their teeth to knuckle sandwiches and drugs.

[@audreymai2773]

@@TruthfourLife your heavens fall? What are you saying?

[@fioregiallo]

@@audreymai2773 I think they meant to say "may" not "my"

[@thetruepatriot7733]

I'm sorry but you people have absolutely no understanding of this case. This is a civil case for "intentional affliction of emotional distress". The conversations between Brian's sister and his parents is completely irrelevant. How do conversations between the sister and the parents afflict emotional distress on the Petito's? Nobody is arguing whether or not the laundries knew Brian killed Gabby. This is a motion to dismiss! The judge has to accept the Petito's allegations as fact! Assuming the laundries knew exactly where Gabby's body was (the court has already accepted that allegation to be true), did the laundries have a duty to indulge that information to the Petito's? That's the only question here. Nothing else is germaine to the civil case or the motion to dismiss. Morally they are guilty but legally they are not. It's important to understand the difference between the two. They committed no crime, the government cannot compel them to speak and divulge what they know without a court order. Again, assuming that the laundries did know that Gabby was deceased the laundries were never subpoenaed in any court proceedings and they had no duty to speak. The laundries were suspected of harboring a fugitive after Brian went missing, under those circumstances the parents absolutely had a 5th amendment right to remain silent! This isn't North Korea, nobody can be forced to speak to the police. The laundries attorney's statement "we hope Gabby is found" is insincere but it's definitely not egregious and shouldn't be considered as "intentional affliction of emotional distress". Things would be different if the laundries had lied to the police or given misleading statements to the Petito's but they didn't. Instead they chose to remain silent and not to speak with the police or the Petito's at all. Even the case law that the Petito attorney presented contradicts their argument.. Someday the laundries will have to answer for what they've done but that's not going to happen in this courtroom.

[@ShoutItFromTheHousetops]

For the Laundries attorney to walk up to the podium in such a flippant and joking manner shows such disrespect and disregard to the Pettito family and all the pain and suffering they’ve had to endure. From the beginning the Laundries have proven to be cowards.

[@ShoutItFromTheHousetops]

@@missvegasable Right. I could definitely hear the negative tone in which the judge responded to that attorneys unprofessional approach.

[@livvy066]

I was thinking the same thing!! He referenced he was going to do what actors do. So he’s acting? 😒

[@ShoutItFromTheHousetops]

@@livvy066 I think too many of these high profile cases become a stage where attorneys want notoriety.

[@brandybiscoff9685]

At first I also thought this, then I realized that while Laundrie’s attorney was walking up It was actually Petito’s attorney who started making the lighthearted comment. Then the judge responded, and Laundrie’s attorney just said one thing that was along the same lighthearted lines. There’s nothing wrong with a little levity, you see it all the time in terrible cases.

[@desertsunset8025]

That didn't get past the judge .

[@rosieg1603]

My heart goes out to the Petito/Schmitt families I hope they get the justice they are looking for. The Laundrie's should be held accountable...they knew lots more than they are saying!! RIP Beautiful Girl xx

[@eleanorryan2750]

Sending love and strength from Ireland to Gabbys loved ones....Its heartbreaking , and Gabby deserves Justice....Gabby was a beautiful, gentile, honest young lady...🇮🇪🦋💚

[@karynagostino2853]

Thank you Eleanor for showing so much love from so far away. ❤️

[@eleanorryan2750]

@@karynagostino2853 You are very welcome, I followed Gabbys footage, and what has happened to her is truly dreadful....She had her whole life ahead of her, and its heartbreaking for her entire family 🇮🇪🦋💚

[@marikuna750]

I can’t look at Gabby’s mom, the pain on this woman’s face just kills me, she deserves the world

[@jaxong.2701]

Yes

[@shellygerber7141]

Justice for gabby

[@johnmccarthy4519]

Hello Shelly how are you doing?

[@thatgirlhailey7890]

@@johnmccarthy4519 go away you have said that to many people! Get a clue! Nobody commented back to you so hint hint 🙄

[@laurasutcliffe723]

The heart wrenchingly sad, uncomfortable, and anger inducing discussion's that probably has been going on between Gabby's parents, regarding what happened...I can't even imagine. 😞

[@margaretdavis7730]

🙏💕🙏

[@lindaknight5]

What happened!! Gabbie Petito was savagely executed by a brazen manipulative murderer whom had clandestine objectives firstly. She was NEVER safe in his company. He was a creep and a thief. NO ONE PROTECTED GABBIE!

[@carch7243]

I can imagine. Anyone who has had a family member murdered can imagine. Just because you are mad at the world and want everyone to pay for your loss, doesn't mean they are legally obliged to do so. This was sad and it was tragic, but the person responsible is dead. That is the best closure you can get. Trust me, it is much better than seeing a guilty party set free.

[@charmaynebruce6215]

@@carch7243 Then again, is there ever any real closure? Answers maybe, but in my experience of a family member being murdered, even when the murderer is caught, closure does not exist. As far as blaming the Laundries, WHY? It isn't THEIR fault! They've already suffered enough from assumptions by the court of public opinion... and the loss of their son. Frankly, I don't blame them for not turning up to court; seems like they'd be lynched for something they are NOT responsible for!

[@carch7243]

@@charmaynebruce6215 I agree with everything you said.

[@sst6358]

This really messed me up you know as l thought l had seen Gabby’s Mum before on the news searching for her well before this happened, it was de ja vu l can’t explain it any other way but l felt connected to Gabby’s Mum . My heart is actually in bits for you . I will never forget your beautiful daughter Gabby , l myself am a Grandma of 5 , have two grown up girls and a 12 year old boy . Prayers for you all 🦋 from Dublin 💙

[@saracallow9193]

The pain and trauma by BOTH families must be intolerable BUT the Laundrie's need to answer a whole lot of questions. They need to 'clear the air' at the VERY least. PLEASE!

[@g.w.hampton5525]

What is their argument for not returning her property to her family? Is it incriminating to the boy who killed her? GIVE GABBY'S PROPERTY BACK TO HER FAMILY! Make a small inroad on your inhumane behavior to show you have some humanity.

[@wendymccarthy9167]

The behaviour of the laundries is and has been despicable

[@MissX905]

Yes they are despicable. But can the defense proof this in a court of law (that the parents knew for a fact Gabby was dead)? What solid evidence do they have?

[@steveb1605]

They are great

[@sst6358]

Aww seeing Gabby’s sister in the court bless her its heartbreaking 💔

[@nancylpr]

Bring up all the millions of dollars in law enforcement searching this cost please!

[@ragnarmagnussen8377]

The Laundries behavior is, was appalling. It was heartless, outrageous, cruel. Should be liable for their outrageous conduct. So horrible!!! I pray that the Petito;s get some vindication in finding the Laundries guilty of outrageous conduct.

[@karynagostino2853]

🙏 so as well.

[@sheilavidrine1750]

The Laundries hired an attorney before he even got home. He told his parents what he did and they hired attorney!

[@deborahlou5218]

this is extremely horrifying for Gabby's Mom and Dad to sit there and listen to Laundrie's atty trying to argue that they were not obligated in accordance with constitutional law. Bull, lawyers are accountable to the victim that their client has made threats against them. Their lawyer at the time told them not to speak, when in fact, they were legally obstructing the law but withholding knowledge that Gabby was killed by Brian and where he left her body.

[@ConsciousExpression]

That's not illegal. And it's their right not to incriminate themselves. If there's a legal requirement to snitch on your children, the fifth amendment is toilet paper.

[@Konamakona]

Not mention that the atty was smiling before he spoke.

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

@@ConsciousExpression If you have knowledge of a crime you must confess it or you are an accomplice. They are guilty.

[@ConsciousExpression]

@@ARolls-dd2zd That's not how the fifth amendment works. You have an absolute right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. If the cops think they are accomplices it's their job to prove that, they are under ZERO obligation to confess, and the fact that they didn't confess cannot be used against them in court.

[@ConsciousExpression]

@David Wang If you don't understand how it's a fourth amendment violation to use the civil discovery process to search for criminal charges, then I don't know a better way to explain it to you. If the cops wanna charge them with a crime, get warrants, and pursue it that way, I have no problem with that. As for the fifth amendment violation, that's related to the supposed duty to inform the Petitos of their alleged knowledge of the crime. Something the Petito's lawyer asserts as fact in his court brief, but provides no evidence of other than the fact that they retained a lawyer and stopped talking to them. The Laundries are not being charged as accessories after the fact, yet. If the Petitos are allowed to assert that they knew about the crime simply because they stopped talking and hired a lawyer, that's a huge problem for the fifth amendment. There's no way that would be allowed to be used as evidence in a trial, in fact the lawyer might face a fine or even disbarment for even suggesting it in open court (in front of the jury). See the Rittenhouse trial for an example of a very angry judge dressing down the prosecution for exactly this argument. I've said this already, but imagine if people were allowed to sue everybody they suspected of a crime, then use the discovery process to fish for evidence of said crime, simply based on the fact that they didn't say anything about the crime to the victim, and/or retained lawyers. This would utterly destroy the right to due process, because people would be afraid to hire a lawyer, lest they be sued and charged with a crime on that basis alone. It would destroy the right to avoid self incrimination, because it would imply that everyone has a duty to inform on themselves, and it would destroy the right to be secure in our property and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, because it would provide an easy way to simply do an end-run around the fourth amendment, and use the civil process to provide law enforcement with criminal evidence.

[@Sweetfitglam]

Gabby-you aren’t going in vain, you will rest soon, we aren’t going down without a fight babygirl

[@maryannsinopoli1751]

We all love Miss Gabby. Her folks also. Gabby deserves Justice, for his parents to answer in a courtroom. This is what we yearn for, want for, and rightfully need complete disclosure in full! Trial Go Forth, by Jury!!!!!!!RIP Lovely Lady Gabby, you deserved a real man to have loved you no matter What…..

[@steveb1605]

Lol….by a lawsuit? How dumb are you….she abused Brian

[@bugsea54]

We need access to all court cases on TV in the US. Too many times, these cases do not have justice. If the public can hear all these cases, more judges and attorney's would be held accountable.

[@buffalosabresloyalist8913]

Without sitting in court and hearing all of the information and evidence, it's disingenuous to say the cases weren't decided properly.

[@l.j.akalillijawn5576]

BOONE COUNTY IOWA

[@julief634]

Boston Moakely Courthouse a lot of injustices there especially with terrorism cases.

[@bendietrees]

What are you talking about? How does one hold attorneys accountable?

[@AP-ty1vl]

I want justice for this family that they so rightly deserve, prayers to this family!

[@Redlioness-gp9ci]

Exercising a 5th amendment pledge , meant that the Launderie's were able to withhold certain vital information which bought them time and slowed down the initial progress towards this case. The Laundries have shown to be very callous and calculating. Psychologically... They seem detached ,they also seem to lack any form of human empathy. The sense of self entitlement shows the levels of narcissim within their characteristic conduct of behaviour .

[@Teach-in8gp]

And that explains where Brian got his psychopathic behavior from. The apple doesn't fall far from that (hideous) family tree...

[@AlexaLake1]

Imo, the very fact that the Laundries refused to take calls from Gabby's worried parents (or to communicate with them in any manner) is extremely telling. They knew Brian had done something to Gabby. They deserve to be held accountable.

[@sheilanoble269]

EXACTLY!

[@Canuckgirl152]

They didn't have to talk to them , its not against the law !

[@AlexaLake1]

@@Canuckgirl152 It may not be against the law but if the situation was reversed, the Laundries would want Gabby's parents to answer their frantic calls!!! Like I wrote, it is extremely telling!

[@TechOut]

@@Canuckgirl152 Just because what they did isn't illegal doesn't protect them for a lawsuit for said actions. There is a line between what is criminal and civil. They haven't done anything criminal but they can be held accountable in civil court.

[@Canuckgirl152]

@@TechOutNo they can't wtf is wrong with you ppl ! This lawsuit does not change the fact that the Laundries had no obligation to speak to Law Enforcement or any third-party including the Petito family. This fundamental legal principle renders the Petitos' claims to be baseless under the law. To sue someone civilly for merely exercising their rights is Draconian.

[@TeresaMom1]

Gabby's Mother looks exhausted. I feel so sorry for her and Mr Petito. No parent should ever have to go through what they went through.

[@44cinderellaful]

In NY appreciate the coverage...spot on. Thank you my heart breaks for this family. May justice be found. As a victim of abuse who hid it...this coverage is so needed.

[@jeanenestuart8653]

Pass Gabbys law for prosecution for those who assist and or cover up in a murder investigation

[@steveb1605]

Please……how about pass a law that police arrest girls for battery

[@aylaxypt]

The world stands with the Petitos! 🌎 ❤️ 🙏 🫂

[@kimberlyhannah17]

May God continue to comfort this broken family.

[@kimberlyhannah17]

@David WangJust because I made a comment contending to the family that was actually in the courthouse at the time and was witnessing their tears, their pain and loss - this does not negate the fact that I have less sympathy for the Laundrie family or that I would not pray for them. Are you a believer?

[@FHFJB01]

The Notebook, Cassie, Burtilino's statements, phone records So much more to learn about this case. But it's obvious that the Laundries knew a lot more... Would love to know Brians words in the notebook.

[@trenyispretty9154]

Me too I’m ready for this trial to beging with evidence hopefully the laundries can be held accountable

[@christophermichael.w.7577]

I have noticed a trend in defense. The defense tries to make themselves look like wonderful people while representing a murderer and then they attack humanity itself.They try to confuse ...black is white... Up is down... It is only a matter of perception

[@Canuckgirl152]

@@trenyispretty9154 Held accountable for what ?

[@candiceparr4174]

The public will.probably never know what's in the notebook. Even if it's entered into evidence, it's likely going to be in parts and kept sealed.

[@Canuckgirl152]

@therealz 360z You think they knew she was dead no one knows what Brian told them, they never ran to clean out his account either!! Stop making shit up ! To use her card he had to know the pin number that tells me she allowed him to use it before we don't know how they had their finances set up. its all speculations and assumptions at this point/

[@lindap.9231]

When "Morality" meets "Law"...

[@ann-marieblaney2552]

Yep!

[@thetruepatriot7733]

Yup! Morally they are guilty but legally they are not. It's important to understand the difference between the two. They committed no crime, the government cannot compel them to speak and divulge what they know without a court order. Assuming that the laundries did know that Gabby was deceased (which there is no evidence they knew anything) the laundries were never subpoenaed in any court proceedings and they had no duty to speak. The laundries were suspected of harboring a fugitive after Brian went missing, under those circumstances the parents absolutely had a 5th amendment right to remain silent! This isn't North Korea, nobody can be forced to speak to the police. The laundries attorney's statement "we hope Gabby is found" is insincere but it's definitely not egregious. Things would be different if the laundries had lied to the police or given misleading statements but they didn't. Instead they chose to remain silent and not to speak with the police or the Petito's at all. Even the case law that the Petito attorney presented contradicts their argument.. Someday the laundries will have to answer for what they've done but that's not going to happen in this courtroom.

[@TechOut]

@@thetruepatriot7733 This isn't a criminal thing now this is civil so what it legally right and wrong doesn't matter. They are being sued in civil court. I also disagree with they didn't know. Their actions before police showed up by already having an attorney means they knew something. Who gets an attorney before they know what they did?

[@Barbara6278]

@@thetruepatriot7733 ... Thanks for breaking it down..

[@thetruepatriot7733]

@@Barbara6278 no problem... there is a lot of confusion in this comment section, a lot of people don't understand that this is civil case and there interjecting facts that would only be relevant in a criminal case.

[@deborahweis7035]

Prayers for Gabby’s Families!🙏🏻😘

[@MarilynFromTarotClarity]

After Ms Petito's remains were found, and it became evident that BL murdered her, how could they not reach out to the Petito family and express their deep sorrow for what happened? It's disgusting.

[@lindaknight5]

They're horrible horrible excuses for people. Wonder if they'll change their names from dirty Laundries.

[@MarilynFromTarotClarity]

@@lindaknight5 At the very least, they're attorney is. I would think they'd want to move and change their names since they've sullied their reputations by not acting human. I'd really like to know what's in Roberta's letter. I hope they reveal that shortly.

[@karynagostino2853]

Because they're disgusting people!

[@ClaudiaBoleyn]

Love and support to Gabby’s family. I can’t imagine what they’re going through. I hope they get the result they want x

[@kimmiec.peridore886]

Amen!!!🙏💜💜

[@mscurf8412]

Love and support to both families. Both lost, point blank, periodt

[@kimmiec.peridore886]

God Bless Gabby's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay Strong!💟💜🙏

[@lindsayborodin9647]

❤️✝️🙏🇺🇸🎺🇷🇺🙏💜📯♒💟🗝️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@Skipbo000]

How rude! It's a belittling and hurtful thing to say to people in deep grief considering any "prayers" that they've already performed in the safe return of their daughter were obviously not answered. She's dead and now you're coming along and saying "prayers for the family??" "Fuck you." Is a common response.

[@vakkerdame8557]

Nicole’s face at one point says it all. I’m happy Gabby could be there too in spirit with her mother in her pendant. 💛

[@kaydunlap4455]

I was wonder why she kept clutching her pendant. I can’t even imagine their pain. 😢😢😢

[@vakkerdame8557]

@@kaydunlap4455 it’s a popular concept these days. My friends 22 year old son died last summer and she too has one of these ash holding pendants.

[@mscurf8412]

Their pain wasn't the Laundrie's fault. They're lashing out but if their revenge is successful it won't taste or feel good at all. Hope God ministers to their souls and they can mourn WITH the Laundries, eventually.

[@cinnuhbon]

@@mscurf8412 oh my god shut up. 1st. Nobody here said their pain was the Laundrie’s fault but 2nd. They DID cause them pain, that’s just a fact. How are they lashing out? By trying to get as much justice as they can for their daughter who was MURDERED? It’s not revenge. They’re entitled to this, they’re entitled to take whatever action they want, within reason ofc. Your judgements on this poor family’s actions are pointless, annoying, and wrong. And yes, both families are mourning but they are not mourning in the same ways. Maybe if the laundries had behaved differently, they could be mourning together.

[@jrpacer6355]

What were Brian's parents thinking and why why didn't they do the right thing had they done that their son would be here today

[@snowfirel7108]

Laundries withheld important information in regards to Gabby's body, they knew their son killed her, they should be held accountable. They must be a rotten type of human to allow her parents to worry about her like that, made no attempt to help them at all.

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

The judge is slapping down every point the Laundry’s lawyer is making 🤣

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

@David Wang 🥱 okay, Funny insult, you feel better now… I don’t do KZbin insults, I just give my opinion on KZbin videos from time to time. Stay Blessed……

[@desertsunset8025]

@David Wang continuing your narcissistic insults . Arnt you high and mighty , lmao , go watch emily d Baker , she could probably teach you something .

[@desertsunset8025]

@David Wang well , we will just have to wait and see if the judge dismisses petitos civil case , won't we ? He was already looking ahead for a calendar date , I think that's telling .

[@kimberlyprice4803]

The legal system goes to great lengths to protect people like the Laundries. The Laundries should have to appear to every hearing. Face the parents they put through hell.

[@silvana9615]

@David Wang You looks like a pathetic human being, more interested in showing off your status than be sympathetic with this poor family which beautiful daughter was killed by the one who had promised to love her and care for her, while his family has done nothing, but put this family through hell. So do not vomit your "knowledge" here. Moral standards are really twisted in many cases, and families like the Petito's are in their thousands, suffering while others that pay for callous attorneys can be seated relaxed in their sitting rooms while others had their loved ones stolen by them, without any hope of even finding justice! It is morally wrong how this world is behaving when it is permitted that families can protect their members if crimes of this magnitude are committed. Society is in crisis because, abuse and corruption are filling this planet.

[@Vrin137]

Narcs never face their victims. The entire family except for the sister of BL seems to be a rainbow of narcissists!

[@gondoravalon7540]

> *The legal system goes to great lengths to protect people like the Laundries.* Requiring proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt for conviction =/= "protecting criminals."

[@marionroffler2729]

It breaks again my heart for Gabbys family😰

[@tonyamote9665]

I agree , this whole thing breaks my heart ❤️.

[@bree5043]

I only recently became a mother. Before that I could never understand the immense love you could have for another being. (I was adopted and my placement was anything but loving) Someone you created. That beautiful bond between mother and child. My heart utterly breaks for Gabbys parents and loved ones. But her mother, my god. I’ve cried for her. Im so sorry that this happened to you. No one should ever have to bury their child.

[@surpriseimblack]

What's it like being a parent? Do you think that you would love your kid even after they become an adult or nah?

[@justincase2226]

Bottom line is Brian's parents should have immediately gotten ahold of Gabby's family to tell them Brian came home in her van without her. They covered for him. So very sad. Two young lives gone.

[@marybreen6937]

Gabbys parents lawyer is amazing spot on

[@rieblogs7859]

Both families should heal. Brian was 18 and above and his crime is not transferable to his parents. If Brian family aided and Abetted, the cops and fbi would’ve deal with them .

[@DimplesGenX]

The cops aided and abetted - this is Floridah.

[@le7062]

that is not the point here. The parents withholding the information and misleading the search is what we are talking about. The families are never going to heal. their lives are changed for as long as they will live. Loosing a child is not something that anyone can heal from. Not to mention everything else that went on.

[@10-4-jenn]

@@le7062 there is NO PROOF of Brian’s family doing any of that !! And there is NO PROOF of what brain told them. NOTHING at all. All your doing is ASSUMING that they knew something when in all reality they prob knew nothing once so ever. So stop making up false statements because if they did do such things and knew such things the FBI would of already had a case on them by now. So leave the laundries alone. They lost a child to. They are not responsible for something there ADULT CHILD did … period.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@DimplesGenX cops aided B. get away ??!! Think NOT. !! Desoto trip was farewell, & he was dropped off at Myakka, why would he go back home, after being 50 miles away .? No one saw him after that trip 6--8 Sept. , neighbors said

[@HooknCookbyDespinaTrina]

Brian was older than 18 I think he was 22 or 23 and the same for Gabbi

[@Maryaliece]

THEY COULDN’T EVEN BE MAN AND WOMAN ENOUGH TO SHOW UP……..

[@jackiewilson6249]

They weren’t required to and neither were the Petito family.

[@Canuckgirl152]

They don't have too just because you are all on a witch hunt

[@candiceparr4174]

I wouldn't either. Why would they? Crazy people screaming at their house last year, you know they be screamed at outside the courtroom

[@Maryaliece]

@@jackiewilson6249 I get that....but its just so horrific they should have....

[@jennyray1476]

Dirty laundrys still hiding out

[@donnaperez7811]

Brian comes home n Gabby’s van, without Gabby. Any parent should ask, where is Gabby at? Then they went on vacation like nothing ever happened. What kind of people does this? I mean if my son came home without his fiancé. I would be asking questions, but that’s me. So sad that Gabby’s family has to relive this and wait for a court date at the end the year may be early next year. So much grief

[@proudmarinemomma827]

They also hired an attorney before he got home. They knew what had happened. Brian also was texting Gabby’s family pretending to be her and used her debit card and stole her money as well. The van was put into their garage and it was cleaned out…. The list goes on. Breaks my heart for Gabby and her family.

[@wonder7798]

Just on case you all forgot millions were watching, recording, and documenting what was said and done. The moment Brian came home without Gabby and the her parents wanted to know what was going on and they were blocked from knowing the truth. Then the proceeded to get a lawyer which right then and there is questionable . Just because their son screwed up and murdered Gabby, doesn't mean they keep the truth . If it was the other way around they would feel the same. Brian's parents attorney is not doing so well. ABSOLUTELY, YOU TELL THE TRUTH

[@Cali_Flowers]

I did not know this was going on! I hope Gabby Petito’s family wins!! 💕

[@tamaraprentice9280]

This is so sad 😞. Why couldn’t the laundries at least speak to Gabby’s parent’s. I know the must love their boy, but her parent’s needed closure for gabby. If I knew my beloved son murdered his fiancé while on a road-trip? The girl had lived with Bryan’s family for a year. I would have to ask my son to turn himself in. He might be alive today. But how could his parent’s just go off to kill himself too. I don’t think the attorney for the Laundrie’s is not doing a very good job. But, for what looked ignored to Gabbys parent’s . They helped Bryan get away. His parent’s refused to speak to her family. Why? They had to know this was killing Gabbys family.

[@belladonna5904]

Dirty Laundry

[@oooops537]

@Petito Lawyer Rock on! your the kind of Lawyer I would hire ~~. Passionate, intelligent, Handsome is a bonus for sure! Good Luck to the Petito's.

[@HooknCookbyDespinaTrina]

he reminds me of Richard Gere

[@Aquarian1]

I like this attorney, and pray the judge makes the right decision. 🙏

[@Frecklydelta]

Laundrie Lawyer starting with a joke..... HOW TASTEFUL

[@proudmarinemomma827]

That was rude, crude and obnoxious.

[@LMB943]

What a deeply cruel family. I could never do that to someone and live with myself after. Never. And that is fact for anyone who is truly a decent human being with a conscience. The Laundries clearly lack that part of the brain that registers emotion.

[@come-crime-with-me]

This is the thing though let's be honest we all would like to think we would all do the right thing .but if it came to it would we try and protect our own .I am being honest I can't answer because I am not in that situation.I would like to think I would do the right thing but love is a very strong emotion and so is the need for a mother to protect her own .and everyone deals different with emotion. Some would panic and conceal to protect and some would panic and call police and then some would call police but hide say the weapon .and others would just support so unless we are in a stressful situation we don't know how our emotion would be

[@LMB943]

@@come-crime-with-me I have been in a real bad sutuation and I could never do what that family did. Esp watching Gabby's mom cry so much, in so much pain on tv asking for help. No, only very could hearted and cruel people would watch that and not want to do the right thing and help. Hope none of us ever have to deal with people like the Laundries.

[@exposingtheones]

@@come-crime-with-me absolutely when it comes down to it you would protect your own first regardless that's just being honest it's morally wrong and sad but it's the truth. They stuck by their child as they should. It's just tragic situation for both parties. They both lost a child.

[@belladonna5904]

No decent parent would have the heart to do what they did to Gabby's parents, especially seeing as how the Laundries KNEW Gabby, she stayed in their home often, even living there at one point. Gabby was no stranger to them, so no, you're wrong..

[@LMB943]

@@belladonna5904 Exactly right. She wasn't just some girl Brian was seeing. She was his fiance and she at that point had lived with them for about a year. She should have felt like a daughter.

[@flowerchild777]

The resources that Mr. Petito and Ms Schmidt had to toss because of knowledge withheld, is also outrageous.

[@annabaird-hensley3725]

something is terribly and inherently wrong when you can be aware of a murder, aware where the body and murder weapon is, where the perpetrator is hiding and aide the perpetrator fleeing-it should not matter if family or not. it should be the law that u r held accountable.

[@ConsciousExpression]

So you want to repeal the fifth amendment? Jesus this country has gone to s***

[@marakahl]

@David Wang this is a civil case in regards to pain and suffering, how can anyone not take emotions into account? Look at her family, their level of pain speaks for itself. This is just an attempt to try to stop it from going in front of a jury who yes, will have emotions. Bc really, the laundries may not have broken a law but the majority of those that followed this case agree with the petitos, the last thing the laundries lawyer wants is the people to make the verdict.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@David Wang That’s not what the case or Tort is based on.

[@lauraashley4780]

@David Wang I thought it was illegal in some places to have knowledge that a murder took place and not go to law enforcement? I don’t know for sure I just thought that was the case in some places

[@Skipbo000]

That would be a very bad law. We don't know what the Laundrys knew. How can you prove that? If you had an adult son living with you and robbed a bank and went back to your house should you be arrested because you obviously knew what he did?

[@cicada2022]

Please God, let this go to court. 🙏

[@backonmybs7790]

the family members holding her ash necklaces is breaking my heart

[@Lotuslaful]

So sad for these parents of Gabby

[@falconquest2068]

If I heard my attorney use the word, "irregardless" he would be fired immediately!

[@painterdawn2]

I thought the same thing! I'm pretty sure society decided that is not a word

[@suzymoroka297]

Y’all attempting to violate the right of said attorney to free speak the word irregardless. Slippery slope folks . 🤣🤣 Merriam-Webster dictionary does say it’s acceptable to say that word🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@jackiewilson6249]

So many uneducated people. 😆

[@dakotacoren1281]

😄 hahaha

[@falconquest2068]

@@suzymoroka297 It's a double negative and therefore redundant. But hey, if y'all want to run with it then go ahead on! Oh, and my wife is from the South and to them, y'all is a proper word.

[@fernandaolivares7926]

Wow! "in order to invoke your fifth amendment right there has to be a crime or be part of a causation chain to a crime " ...what the judge said changes everything! Bertolino had to know there was a crime commited when he advised them to plead the fifth. You don't plead the fifth "just in case" just when you are involved on a crime and no charges had veen made against anyone when they lawyered up, the next morning of her death.

[@fernandaolivares7926]

@David Wang When their lawyer mentioned his clients pleading the fitfh THE JUDGE was the one who said you cannot "plead the fifth" unless there is a charge or a crime being investigated none of which existed at the time the lawyered up. Anything else you wrote after "shut up" I didn't read because I'm not interested in what somone who cannot communicate in a respectful manner has to say... If you reply to me again I will report you.

[@kathyk4504]

I hate to say it, but as an attorney I’m more inclined to agree with the Laundries on this. I think what they did was abhorrent, but I don’t think it’s necessarily actionable in a civil claim. It would be more appropriate for a District Attorney to charge them with harboring a fugitive or something to that effect.

[@stilettoqueen255]

I agree and pray they do very charged with harboring a fugitive

[@nacona5114]

How much more do the parents of Gabby have to go through. The silent treatment from the Laundries was disgusting and indecent. When they knew good and well where Gabby was after Brian got home, that is when it got weirder. Those people are just mean.

[@MindyMouse]

I'm sure they are going thru hell. Gabby had 2 sets of parents...seemingly awesome parents... why move thousands of miles away from then at a very young age? It's strange to me but I'm also a family rooted person.