Johnny Depp’s Lawyer Reacts to Dad Accused of Abusing Son to Death on Treadmill

Christopher Gregor is accused of killing his 6-year-old son Corey in April 2021. Corey was rushed to the hospital with multiple medical issues two weeks after Gregor allegedly forced him to run on a treadmill at high speeds. The prosecution accuses Gregor of consistent abuse against his young son, while the defense says Corey’s death isn’t so cut and dry. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with Johnny Depp’s defense attorney Ben Chew to talk about the charges, Gregor’s defense, and what we can expect to see as the trial continues in New Jersey.
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[@xxx-not666]

Safe and effective. 💉

[@yarnpower]

The child was certainly being abused, that is why he was so silent when falling off the treadmill. Any kid with a normal dad would feel free to ask to stop getting back on the treadmill. But that boy was silent, showing he feared a worse punishment if he complained or expressed himself.

[@gogogadgetkat]

The fact that he continued to try to get up and run was heartbreaking and disturbing. You're right - he knew the punishment for stopping would be much worse, so he kept trying. No normal 6 year old is going to react that way

[@20WUTEVER]

The way the baby put his feet on the side of the treadmill tells you everything. Not many 6 year olds know that technique.

[@greenman6141]

The "father" was likely making all sorts of threats to the child. That his mother would be hurt. That he'd never be allowed to see his mother again if he said anything. Or she'd be blamed and sent to prison. These types of threats are very commonly used by family members who are abusing children. This is very likely to have been the case with Madeline DeSoto, and why she never spoke about what was being done to her.

[@spillingthetea2385]

The child DIDN’T know how to start with both feet OFF to the side. Watch closely and you’ll see the dad tap his foot on the side of the treadmill after he watches his child fall off over and over and bites his son on the top of his head like an animal. This dad is a psychopath.

[@kelsaries]

He was BITING Corey's head in the treadmill video. He is a complete sociopath.

[@5thdimension954]

The father is a complete psychopath. He has no guilt, remorse or empathy.

[@onewayturtles]

He has resting murderer face.

[@dickfitswell3437]

He might just be an overly calm person who was raised by a tough dad. You can't say he's a complete psychopath with little info. My dad took me to the hospital when I was a kid and he cared but wasn't showing emotion cause I find out as an adult that his father was tough as nails and my dad learned thru physical abuse to not react or show emotion cause the beatings would just get worse. So you don't know if he was acting like a psycho.

[@user-ov6bv9cn1o]

His attorney is just as bad. I worked as a legal assistant for 23 years and I wouldn’t do criminal work because I couldn’t stand lying criminal defense lawyers. Ugh!

[@teridoster5840]

💯 exactly!

[@jupiterherranz-wilkinson3787]

no doubt that monster is guilty. criminal defense attorney is another low life looking for his few minutes of fame...disgusting.

[@rudimerm7686]

Corey was doing well until he met his father at the age of 5. Corey would still be here if this monster did not come into his life.

[@kelsaries]

Reminds me of Harmony Montgomery

[@dickfitswell3437]

How do you know his mom wasn't trying to get rid of him. She waited till he was 4 to tell the father so maybe that's a sign she wasn't handling the child well and wanted her life back.

[@chumikamz4230]

And the mother not busy with drugs.

[@Gabriel-hf1yy]

​@@chumikamz4230the mother may have done drugs in the past but she loved her son no harm done to him for 5 yrs when she brought him up on her own..

[@chumikamz4230]

@@Gabriel-hf1yy yes , but she had days with him, she never see bruises! I am sure it didnt happen in one night.

[@mickit23t21]

I don’t blame his mother being mad at Chris’s family they never came to the hospital or the funeral the whole family sickens me

[@dawnparker7432]

And they tried taking credit for paying for his funeral, which they did not.

[@KatieBarnes-nz2hz]

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

[@theresatrice9613]

His (defendant) father was a "decorated police officer"!!

[@leonaleone598]

@@theresatrice9613OMG!

[@leonaleone598]

His yelling at her was disgusting! She isn’t a criminal!

[@michellebrown7828]

Mom dropped him off after visits to the hospitals and out of hate and anger he beat that poor boy. He's an animal.

[@CarisstaRashele]

Making a 6 year old run on a treadmill for 10 minutes at that speed IS child abuse, biting your child on the head with intent to harm him IS CHILD ABUSE!! Why do people keep saying that’s not evidence of child abuse??? WTF

[@marshapieroni6677]

I don't see people saying that!

[@bunnygaffney2765]

Why is that defense so rude and belligerent. Hes yelling at this Doctor. Very disrespectful

[@bt8508]

Much like Chad daybells lawyer, John prior, behaves. It's disrespectful to witnesses.

[@yesseniagomez6054]

I was thinking the same thing. He didn't need to scream like that! The doctor was calm and this man was going off on her.

[@willowJ-nb3iy]

It only backfires his intentions as far as I’m concerned.

[@alexnorth9740]

I wonder if both this lawyer and Daybell's laywer do it in hopes to be pulled off the case. Nit every lawyer WANTS to defend their client.

[@godzillamanstreb524]

Trying to intimidate

[@lisas8244]

This "father" has a very cold, cruel look about his face.

[@kristentrep5038]

And so does his attorney! It’s not doing him any favors!

[@elizabethlacky6068]

​@@kristentrep5038 His attorney is a bafoon..

[@Painting866]

Probably the same look he gave his kid before he beat him.

[@perkasami6305]

​@@elizabethlacky6068*bufoon

[@deborahstone9696]

​@@elizabethlacky6068yes lawyer for father is a waste of space in this case.😂

[@gogogadgetkat]

The bravado and hyper-aggressive behavior from the defense attorney is SUCH a poor choice in this case. The father is already menacing, has that horrible video footage, and mean mugs everyone in court. Having his attorney shout at likable, credible witnesses is NOT the play

[@wiiildfire]

Came here to say that myself. It was very cringe and more likely to lose jurors. Definitely lost me.

[@rainbows9060]

​@@wiiildfirehe is done for sure 💯

[@NotIfWhen]

Exactly what I was going to say

[@holliewoodjp]

Couldn't of said it better myself!

[@louisedoolitttle6842]

A bully jerk, hired a bully jerk lawyer. Birds of a feather flock together.

[@biancakaye2721]

He left the state for 3 months after the death. Left the hospital and ran. Why!!!

[@kjh6903]

Exactly!!! He left that poor child alone at the hospital and ran . He didn’t even go to the funeral because he was hiding !!!

[@tinazaccagna1459]

Consciousness of guilt

[@hiddenhand6973]

The Google searches tell us why. He was worried about catching charges.

[@rahla53]

He-did-the-last-crime-not-staying-with-his-child-and-hugging-him-until-last-minute-:>(

[@marielle3548]

Because he was a coward!

[@WickedMaineha]

Corey wouldn't have had sepsis to trigger an infection in his major organs if his father didn't kick the living crap out of him and cause internal damage.

[@user-mu8ki2fx1y]

I believe he beat him constantly

[@GirlJay67]

This case really disturbs me and I watch them all. He is a psychopath.

[@suzannefuvich8834]

Exactly, either way, the pos animal is responsible.

[@darindablaskie5892]

Sepsis doesn’t trigger an infection, it’s the other way around. An infection is the underlying cause of Sepsis.

[@godzillamanstreb524]

The medical examiner said he did not have sepsis

[@civilizedagesabers]

The Judge who gave this monster custody of this poor child needs to resign!

[@karendueck2895]

That father is a monster

[@eleanorsvenson2958]

This is the simple truth.

[@Desi365]

I think father is not the right word, he doesn't deserve being called one.

[@user-qy6yf4rn5u]

Why in the world would a dad make a little boy run on a treadmill like that in the first place? He obviously had issues with power & control & now this precious child is dead!

[@hillarybillary21]

He enjoyed it. That’s sadism.

[@alexnorth9740]

It's not only possible that he enjoyed seeing the kid himself suffer but also as an extention of the mother.

[@Painting866]

@@hillarybillary21 that’s probably it. Adorable kid too. I couldn’t watch a second time.

[@deekang6244]

@@alexnorth9740that’s what I was thinking.

[@godzillamanstreb524]

That was his endgame

[@Morticia1313]

I've been watching this trial & it's heartbreaking. This so called Dad does not look remorseful. He only looks angry. That video is just despicable! The defense lawyer is a bully like his client.

[@karenmckelvey5946]

Yes, I am watching the trial closely too. Chris is a piece of junk!!

[@Reinvention2-qo2tw]

@@AaronJvids Spoken like a child a*user. Gross.

[@DavidWiseFAN199]

@@AaronJvids Kid had internal damage indicative of abuse. Look at any other case involving beatdowns on children by parents and you will see similar injuries: bruises, intestinal bleeding, ruptured organs. Look no farther than the case of Gabriel Fernandez. There are also other similar cases, like one where a young boy's liver had been split clean in half somehow by her mother's abusive bf, or another where a young girl suffered the same injuries from another abusive adult. I promise you; the treadmill isn't this man's only offense against his son. The kid was beaten like a grown man. The kid died from a physical beatdown.

[@Morticia1313]

​@@DavidWiseFAN199💯 % anyone who thinks this guy isn't a total psycho, there's something wrong!

[@RWRogers]

@@AaronJvids you don’t die from “natural causes” at 6 years old, neither. Bro… wake tf up!! R u seriously trying to defend horrific abuse???

[@user-jd2fp5vl8n]

The father looks like he is mean spirited. Creepy he is.

[@gaia-papaya8772]

Very well described 👍🏼

[@Alyinaz]

He's a monster!

[@Kensington2714]

All you have to look at him. The looks he’s giving the prosecutor. This guy was abusive and is no man treating a 6 year old like that.

[@_Mogreal_]

He doesn’t just look like that he indeed is

[@michaelina84921]

Mean spirited ? You’re too nice !!

[@ILoveWoolerbear]

The judge should have scolded this horrible atty! That was verbal abuse.

[@kjh6903]

The judge is useless !!!!!

[@ADetailedHouse]

It will backfire on the defense attorney...

[@AP12360]

I agree. I'm shocked that the judge did not tell him to stop.

[@jessicathomas73]

The defense attorney is a complete and utter animal. He screams at the witness. Disgusting behaviour.

[@tbetyf7047]

He would not yell at me like that. I would refuse to answer until heshows respect

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

​@@tbetyf7047Okayyyy 😅. I agree with you there.

[@moosky7344]

Animals don't do that only humans, stop keeping persecution of innocent animals

[@marielle3548]

He is disgusting!

[@hillarybillary21]

People who say “animal” as an insult automatically tell the world how low their IQ is. Why on earth would you insult animals like that dum dum?

[@charliep9066]

Why isn’t the judge calling out the defence attorney’s intimidation of the witness with his aggressive posturing and yelling? It’s extremely inappropriate. There should be a sidebar and reprimand at the very least. It definitely makes the defence look more guilty.

[@junesmith4159]

I am sure the jury is none too pleased with the defense attorney. Certainly does not help the defendants cause.

[@SunshineandRoses1111]

Because it "makes the defense look more guilty" lol why should they object to it when it's in their favor to let the jury see/hear that?

[@carem5807]

Because the judge is awful too

[@willowJ-nb3iy]

Those days the judicial systems have too many problems with too many heartless lawyers and judges such as Patric Bradshaw who denied the mother’s request for the emergency custody of little Corey. What a scoundrel!

[@karenv5103]

​@@willowJ-nb3iy With all the hostilities between the parents and to many bruises on Corey, cps should have taken custody and put him in a foster home until things calmed down and so they had time to figure out which parent was harming him. I've seen kids taken out of home on the first day that cps got involved so it's possible and Corey would been out of a bad situation. No excuses for leaving him in the middle of a custody fight

[@kimberlychelen9890]

He's NOT a dad. He's NOT a father. He has proven to be unworthy of being referred to, or called as such. He Is defendant Gregor, and may become immate Gregor.

[@user-ce2ij9bl1p]

Amen to this comment. He will be inmate Gregor!!

[@perkasami6305]

He was just a sperm donor, and he should have remained as such. His introduction into that poor child's life was the worst thing that could have happened. He never deserved the title of dad or father

[@bernice4599]

@@user-ce2ij9bl1p👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@terribecker2348]

Big Mo is waiting for inmate Gregor

[@chowfun1976]

The father only shows anger and holding back rage during this trial.

[@tobydean7097]

He’s only concerned with himself?! 🤬🤬🤬

[@Annie_2914]

Is no one going to blame the child protective service, they also failed him. Horrible.

[@Lambchoppe53]

Mom has a lawsuit against cps

[@sarahrose4126]

Thank you.

[@nejjjjjjjjjjjjj]

Mom tried to get ER custody of him the day before and the judge denied it.

[@Annie_2914]

@@nejjjjjjjjjjjjj that’s the worst part she knew and still had to drop him off at the evil house

[@nejjjjjjjjjjjjj]

@@Annie_2914 yup! Someone on another comment was calling her a junkie for wanting a bump that day (that she didn't do). I don't blame her one bit. It's horrifying!

[@HumanBeano]

The defence attorney is so aggressive. He's awful

[@kjh6903]

And the judge lets him badger and yell at the witnesses. He overrules every objection the prosecution makes .

[@Shannon_Stamm]

@@RubbishandpancakesYes, we know. The screaming is unnecessary, that's all we're saying. 🙄

[@lawrence09151]

Defense*

[@crazyflowerlady1060]

He's got nothing else. That video is very damaging and I know if I were a juror I would have no doubt that there is other abuse.

[@chrisv.4071]

​.

[@Thats_Right80]

Heart breaking to see the CHILD repeatedly trying his best while being PHYSICALLY attacked!!!

[@JulieGreilh]

The treadmill and the internet searches prove that the father is to blame. He was probably angry that Corey told them at the hospital about the treadmill and he abused him that morning.

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

That's my thoughts 💭. The treadmill was punishment.

[@Joyof...]

If I was the pediatrician, I would have asked the defense lawyer why he's yelling at me.

[@sheilanolagal]

Exactly. I would've told him in a soft tone - "I'll be happy to continue answering your questions, once you address me in a civil manner."

[@lillianrice3779]

Definitely indeed

[@donnatyree6891]

He is showing off because he is on tv

[@rahla53]

He-is-doing-it-on-purpose-so-the-jury-react-to-it,-against-his-client,:>)

[@karenbaldry8096]

I would of refused to speak until they changed their tone of voice. They are there as witnesses not to be screamed at in court. It’s bloody ridiculous that the judge allowed such behaviour .

[@poetrysday5160]

So sick to my stomach with the disgusting act of that evil 'dad' and his attorney.

[@labounti]

Stop this fake sick crap, you are fine.

[@christinamoreno9212]

Corey was 6!!! He articulated what most 6 year Olds cannot.

[@mandychadwick8762]

Cross examination is aggressive and a big aggressive man wouldn’t shake me. The paediatrician comes across as genuinely emotional which is more than I see in the father and his team. Aggressive men just about says it all

[@suzanneroberts5883]

This lawyer is spot on, stop yelling at the doctor

[@mistyanderson4567]

My father died from sepsis. He had so many different strong antibiotics being pumped into his body yet he still passed away from it. This is very sad what happened to this child. It is terrible to watch the video in the weight room. It angered me to see what he was doing to his son. What kind of dad bites his kids head in anger?

[@Annie497]

He behaved like a rabid dog. WHO does that but a total lunatic??!!!

[@halfassfashion]

Even dogs don’t do that

[@traceymitchell6619]

My dad also died of sepsis. He didn't get the chance to have antibiotics. He hurt his stomach, about half hour later he started slurring his words and because he had a history of a stroke, I called an an ambulance and before we even got to the hospital, he became delirious and went into septic shock. He died a few hours later. My daughter also had sepsis when her waters broke but no labour, she was told to wait 18 hours before going to the hospital, had she done that she would also be dead, one of the most terrifying days of my life her having sepsis after my dad dying only 6 months before. Thankfully she got IV antibiotics and she was fine. I think Cory's got sepsis due to the laceration on his heart with bacteria from the wound getting into his bloodstream. All the symptoms cory had were exactly the same as my dad when he went into septic shock. No way he got sepsis from pneumonia, no signs of any chest infection. Poor little boy, I cannot imagine the suffering that monster put him through every time he stayed with him.

[@mistyanderson4567]

@@traceymitchell6619 I'm sorry for the loss of your father. Sepsis is horrible. My dad suffered in terrible pain. What happened to Cory is heart breaking.

[@KSDVLmom]

Sorry for your loss. I don't think he has sepsis. They had several bad diagnosis. He had low body temperature. Wouldn't an infection raise it?

[@sandrabrown2132]

Uh oh. The jury not only doesn’t like the defendant now they don’t like his attorney.

[@Annie497]

His attorney is a JERK!

[@Ashley__Rose]

Why does the defendant look soooo incredibly evil. Some people who are on trial for heinous things look like regular people- but not this guy. This guy looks straight up evil to his core.

[@ginnyhillyer]

I thought the dr. handled herself really well with the defense attorney who apparently has watched too many movies.

[@rahla53]

lol

[@nejjjjjjjjjjjjj]

I just kept thinking he thought he was Joe Pesci 😆 Sorry, a little humor in such a terrible case.

[@CarisstaRashele]

She’s clearly on heavy downers more than likely for anxiety cause she barely complete a sentence she’s so droggy.

[@maxine7088]

The defense attorney sounds and looks as angry as his client.

[@AP12360]

I agree. He is a bully and intimidating the witnesses. I'm shocked that the judge did not tell him to stop.

[@katiew2234]

If that defense lawyer was yelling at me like he did the pediatrician I would tell him to quit yelling me and ask his questions in a more respectful tone.

[@sarahmurphy8030]

So would i.

[@terribecker2348]

So would.Respect goes a long way

[@jessicafattycat6624]

Any non guilty parent would have either called an ambulance. Or ran into the emerge screaming, "Help me !!! Save my child!!!

[@rahla53]

He-was-in-no-rush,:(

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

Dude, I couldn't live in this world together.

[@karenrosser]

Absolutely, when my son was 10 he had a nasty accident on a push bike. In a panic I drove him to the hospital, parked at the ambulance doors and hammered on those doors with my fists until the nurses ran out to help me. Loving parents will do anything to save their children ❤️

[@nejjjjjjjjjjjjj]

He did an internet search at around 3 pm for loss of consciousness, while texting a booty call all day and didn't get to the hospital until after 4 pm. 😡

[@traceymitchell6619]

What really strikes me about this monster is how he listens intently to every single word being said completely emotionless, just the odd fake tear. Most people on hearing horrific details keep their head down, even defendants. Not him, he concentrates on every detail with this evil, angry look in his eyes, it's chilling.

[@KatieBarnes-nz2hz]

He’s a psychopath

[@CC-hx5fz]

He sits bolt upright and pays attention when the witnesses are male, and gets very edgy when listening to any female witnesses. As if he dismisses everything they say or is about to shout them down. That's probably how he behaved with Corey's mum over contact visits.

[@mitziuk1]

​@@CC-hx5fz exactly!my thoughts also 💯

[@brendaechols5929]

He took his rage out on the child he did not want. Father did not want anything to do with the mom. This just anger me.

[@Painting866]

Why come into his life? That kid suffered.

[@iBlameAnonymous]

@@Painting866 If I’m understanding correctly he didn’t know about the child until the mother filed for child support. My suspicion is that he only wanted custody so he didn’t have to pay child support. I think he took out his anger on the poor innocent boy because he didn’t want him nor did he want to pay child support.

[@Painting866]

@@iBlameAnonymous horrible. Just horrible.

[@kristentrep5038]

The defense attorney screaming like a bully at the pediatrician ain’t doing any favors for his client. He’s almost as unlikeable as his client! As I’m writing this, Ben Shue is saying the exact same thing! He’s losing any credibility by yelling at a woman who is demonstrating how much more upset she is than the child’s own father!

[@LadyAmalthea0615]

Imagine how much pain that child had to be in with a lacerated heart and liver. I find it very hard to believe that any adult wouldn't notice how much pain he was in. Poor little soul. Those internet search results from Chris' phone that were testified about today are pretty damning, in my opinion.

[@RWRogers]

The “dad” isn’t the least bit remorseful or anything. Clearly had some serious anger issues and resentment. Never had to take it out on little dude tho. Evil

[@marymcbride9134]

That creep knows he killed that sweet boy,and shows no remorse.

[@jerritibbedeaux4724]

When he gets life without parole, he will wish he would have taken the 30 year deal...at least no one would know the gory details. Poor decision on his part!!!lets see if he takes the stand...doubtful, coward!!!

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

I doubt he takes a stand too. When they are guilty they normally don't.

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

@@MeMe-ht2hdI don't think he could do himself any favors.

[@nancycox7250]

He won't have to worry about the length of incarceration because prisoners that have children will take care of him.

[@tesserene]

Because he didn't want to pay for Cory's upkeep.

[@georginasinclairb]

I think we all know Ben Chew! And he doesn't need to just be known as Johnny Depp's lawyer

[@greenman6141]

It is SO fortunate that the video of the treadmill torture was still extant. Without that, this monster might have been able to wriggle out of his crimes. But that video makes so plain who he is and what he was doing. The next time I see anyone make a comment about how the US legal system is biased against fathers, I shall tell the commenter to think of this case and that of Harmony Montgomery.

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

You beautifully stated that. A lot of these men who cry bias ignore the fathers who don't care and use the system to get back at the woman whom they are angry at just to take it out on the kid. And the men who do care it's hard for them because of men like this 😞

[@triciac1019]

The injuries that killed him was from beatings all over his body. His liver had a laceration. His heart did. His lung did.

[@biancakaye2721]

I wish mom was in better situation to keep custody.

[@shegoglavern9228]

She truly loved her son..😢

[@lillianrice3779]

Yes mother's always love there children I mean he's biting his child on the head on the treadmill the mother is not on trial he is hope the jury comes back at a guilty sentencing definitely there's no death penalty in New Jersey I mean too bad let the inmates take care of him gosh he just really got into the Child's life I wish he never did come back with a guilty verdict I hope I pray 🙏

[@karenels4]

Don’t forget she was no longer in a bad situation when his dad decided to come back in his life. This monsters parents are to blame as well, because they fought for full custody to get their grandson to live with them. But then their son moved out with Corey. I don’t even want to say his dad. There are a lot of people who failed this child by taking him away from his mother.

[@corinadaschievici9002]

He brought him to ER lifeless. He knew he was morbid when he got there.

[@CriminalMysteries]

He is a monster, i cant belive he could do this to his son, all Corey wanted was to be loved by his dad, but ended up fearing him

[@rosered103]

IMO the Defense Lawyer will help find his client guilty by his tone of voice alone, and actually yelling at female witnesses. Does he yell at the male witnesses. He raises his voice a octave higher with a bite in it, but no yelling, which I found shocking.

[@traceymitchell6619]

I noticed that, he tones it down with the men.

[@yohanaolla9584]

Please don't call him father .he is not worthy to become father . He looked so angry .

[@gillianstapleton8566]

Imagine your child dying in a hospital and the father not telling you what hospital he has taken the child to. That in itself shows the kind of person he is. It’s screams abuse. I would love to know what the relationship was like between him & the mother .. exactly why he wasn’t in the sons life for 4yrs. It’s no wonder she was taking drugs to probably cope dealing with him. He took all the hate for mom out on Corey. The judge that watched the video of the treadmill 12mins before it was sped up .. falling off .. shoved back on held and bitten … and still allowed him back into the father’s custody.. no questions asked. When are these judges ever going to be held to account? Corey was dead the next day.. I wonder if they even feel remotely guilty, Corey was a beautiful little kid .. perfect little cutie . It’s heartbreaking to think how much that “Dad” did not deserve to be in his life.

[@rahla53]

He-was-two-weeks-after-

[@gillianstapleton8566]

@@rahla53 well the next day 2 weeks .. like really what’s the difference.. it was almost instant … like he was in immanent danger .. even if it was a month or 2 later .. where is the guilt or sense of responsibility to these vulnerable young children as a judge putting them back into the arms of an abuser . Even if he thought the mother not right for full custody the child who has a name Corey should have been taken into protective custody.. but instead despite a 12+ minute video clip of blatant abuse so much so jurors gasped and the multiple bruises on the boy … he didn’t even give the dad a warning just refused the emergency custody order on the grounds of abuse by the mother after more than 100 calls about suspected abuse. Do judges like this even feel a slight bit of guilt they got it wrong and a child is now dead because of their decision that could have been saved if they had judged differently .. or are they so narcissistic they can’t even apologize or accept responsibility.. after all they are paid enough to take on that responsibility.. when they fail they should be held to account.. then more children would survive because they wouldn’t take the risk to their career/ earnings. But you never see them held to account for their decision that result in dv murders or child murders or assaults.

[@eleanorsvenson2958]

The state of NJ was Gregor’s accomplice. Corey’s mom called 100 times reporting abuse. She took him to the ER against Chris Gregor’s orders for hours. She did everything she could. The hospital, Child services, the judge (not this judge) did nothing. Everyone was against this mother trying to save her son from a monster. It’s so heartbreaking

[@SherrieB-rc4sz]

This poor child! His dad will get whats coming to him.. The inmates will know all about this!

[@la1930]

I could BARELY watch the surveillance video father made 6y/o son run on treadmill while he made it go faster and faster until boy falls multi times father yelling at him and bites him and boy died liver and heart trauma (from the falls imo) PRISON!!!!📣🕊️⚖️

[@diananewton6573]

That was terrible to watch. I also couldn’t help but think of kids still in abusive homes like this. Heartbreaking

[@user-tu1ww8fs2m]

The dad Should be made to watch that video 24 hours a day

[@la1930]

@@user-tu1ww8fs2m not a totally bad suggestion imo

[@allisonwaters716]

His attorney is too aggressive. What a horrible cross examination. It’s making his client look even worse

[@rahla53]

He-did-it-on-purpose!!

[@marielle3548]

@@rahla53I really hope so!!!

[@terr777]

Defense attorney is going to assist in the conviction with his overblown acting. A child lost his life. An extra bully required? I don't think so.

[@carolrado5730]

The abuser (not a father) likely told the abused boy to hold him around the neck to look like the child was connected to him emotionally. An emotionless child, unless w a condition, is a terrorized child. Children in fear of an adult r silent and frozen. I hope the boy has his real and loving father now, in heaven.

[@fna7196]

The way he held him as he brought him into the hospital. He wasn't cradling him. He was still putting pressure on Corey's little body as soon as he got him out of the car until seen by the nurse manager

[@hurricaneriki]

If he didnt want him, why TF did he seek custody?

[@rahla53]

To-not-pay-alimony?

[@sarahmurphy8030]

Not to pay child support

[@szatanowska]

If boy lived with him it costs much more

[@lisaf.8760]

To make the Mom suffer he never cared about his son he only wanted to hurt Breanna

[@lindz3104]

To be the hand of power!

[@reniethelost]

How the defense attorney thinks his opening statement's patronizing tone, and the yelling during cross like this is endearing to the jury is beyond me - it makes him look petulant and loud to make up for a lack of substance

[@AnnPorterCourtTherapist]

Loved the final comment made by Depp Attorney -- "The eggshell skull rule, also known as the thin skull rule, is a common law doctrine that makes a defendant liable for the plaintiff's unforeseeable and uncommon reactions to the defendant's negligent or intentional tort."

[@leahyamazaki5241]

Oh that video does prove child abuse …no question about it

[@Cujo71]

Every bit of Gregor seems and looks aggressive but man his attorney seems to love to get aggressive with, seems like mostly the women testifying. Two peas in a little angry pod.

[@LemonThyme1933]

I was thinking that he hired an attorney similar to himself.

[@cruisingkirby.8188]

Who puts a six-year-old child on a treadmill? I watched the little guy run, and there is no way I could keep up to him.

[@karenmckelvey5946]

The poor sweet boy.

[@selenalorenzi]

Who put heart lacerations on Corey’s heart? His monster 👺 father!!! Rip Corey! I’m so sorry this happened to you! Fly high little angel! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@serenadevon]

I keep wondering to myself if the father was abused by his own father when he was growing up.🤔

[@ellbow7287]

​@@serenadevon That would be no excuse for him abusing his son. Adults have choices, children are defenceless.

[@MariePriss]

I can’t imagine what his Mother is feeling, losing a child is so devastating, it kills you inside. Sending her and her family healing. That sorry excuse of a Father is a evil Monster.

[@wenchegrytten941]

Screaming to the witness always goes in the wrong direction for the defendent.

[@catalinacurio]

Hmmm maybe deliberate…

[@lindseyleed]

That poor boy falling over and over again on that treadmill killed him period!

[@triciac1019]

He was beaten repeatedly. The treadmill did traumatize his heart.

[@nmariam1137]

The child didn't even attempt eye contact in that video. He has probably learned not to the hard way. He knew there was no humanity to appeal to in his father. If that's not caused by abuse, both physical and mental, I don't know what else to say.

[@rem22922]

he looked like such a sweet, vibrant boy. meanwhile his monster of a father doesn’t show an ounce of emotion. rest in peace angel

[@edwinacaparelli9911]

He is a monster.

[@BYHIZBLOOD]

Are attys allowed to yell at witnesses??

[@cristlejohnson4900]

Hostile ones if the judge doesn't stop them. This attorney was a bully.

[@traceymitchell6619]

Looks like it. Really annoys me that the judge is letting that go on. He screams at the women but tones it down when it comes to the men. Typical bully.

[@Camey71073]

It makes me so sick. That beautiful little boy.

[@godzillamanstreb524]

I know…. I literally cried today for him listening to the medical examiner

[@user-wp2pi6ic4c]

That boy was purity. Angel. RIP dear child.

[@selenalorenzi]

Do you hear that multiple bruises and was discharge from the ER something wrong with this Doctor!! Everyone failed Corey! Judge, children services, Doctors, nurses some!

[@traceymitchell6619]

He had all his vitals taken there was nothing wrong with him, he was checked for everything. He had a lot of bruises but checked and all superficial after the treadmill incident. Kid's don't get kept in the ER for bruises. The injuries that killed Cory happened after that, that is why there are 2 different charges.

[@kirstenwright3755]

They did they all failed him

[@bubbabaf4212]

Yes I agree! Mom never should have returned him!

[@nejjjjjjjjjjjjj]

​@bubbabaf4212 she had no choice. She tried to get ER custody of him the day before and the judge denied her. And failed this poor child.

[@nevadatan7323]

How could anyone looking at that cheerful little kid want to do anything but look after him? You have to be completely detatched from humanity to put a little kid through any kind of discomfort. Its sadism.

[@debh5780]

His injuries slowly leaked into his abdomen causing sepsis. The father knew he was dying by google searches. He didn’t want to explain him dying at home most likely. He knew about the bruising, the possible of gi bleeding and internal bleeding, of increased wbcs and increased blood sugar somehow and wanted more information by evidence of google searches. This is horrific child abuse resulting in murder. The maximum penalty is more than required here !!! 😮😮😮

[@heartsmyfaceforever8140]

Why’s the lawyer yelling at the doctor?

[@jocelyndauvernay8210]

Bully’s tend to stick together. The defendant is a bully being defended by another bully 🙄

[@tbetyf7047]

Bully imo

[@hannahgrapes1554]

Hopefully his cell mates know what he did.

[@selenalorenzi]

If it’s not murder why he had heart lacerations!

[@January.]

*, why did he have....

[@cynthiaconnors183]

He also had a liver laceration which likely lead to the sepsis

[@traceymitchell6619]

@@cynthiaconnors183 Bacteria from the liver would go through the bloodstream very quickly and cause death is just a few hours. Cory didn't stand a chance.

[@brookedavidson9403]

@@cynthiaconnors183 not necessarily!

[@triciac1019]

​@cynthiaconnors183 the medical examiner said he didn't have any infection.

[@kemt6234]

The dad looks arrogant and cocky.. And that defense lawyer does make me dislike the guy even more..

[@maxine7088]

Christopher looks like a very angry and bitter man. He has a sour look all the time.

[@JessMichael150]

12:12 holy cow what a mean stare, if i were her though, i could CARE less what he thought in that moment

[@paulabrown6840]

That attorney yells at and demeans women and is respectful of men testifying. He’s a little worm grandstanding! He’s disgusting.

[@kimbo1975]

If this jury does not find this man guilty, I have lost all faith in the justice system 🙏

[@AndreaAntinori-lb7hr]

Mom wanted child support... Was doing drugs... Dad is a control freak....its a mess... My husband was controling... I told him keep your money...ill keep the babies... Have a nice day!

[@team8137]

Sometimes having no father is better.

[@mike-3752]

​@@team8137 sometimes having no mother is better too, plenty of women horrifically abuse their children too.

[@nicolekitter1943]

Say what you want about the mother, at least she never beat her son.

[@mike-3752]

@@nicolekitter1943 ...that we know of 🤷

[@KatieBarnes-nz2hz]

@@mike-3752she didn’t abuse her son. He murdered his son.

[@madacy]

The defense attorney seems as if he’s putting on a poor performance. What Chu said about the lawyer is exactly my thoughts. If I were a juror, I wouldn’t like him and I’d like his client less.

[@ymercier232]

Defence Lawyer, Mario Gallucci thinks he’s still on set! He and his law partner did a reality show called “Partners in Crime”. When you have NO defence, yell, tantrum, distract, project, gaslight and anything else. Digging deeper into the defendant’s history…. and this case, he is lucky if he survives life in prison.

[@Famr4evr]

That poor kid. Such a heartbreaking life. I hope this helps mom get and stay sober. I feel she was trying, and she seemed to be doing better. I hope she stays that way.

[@rhondennis979]

Here's another one who's got a demon awaiting him in the afterlife who will not let him forget why he's where he is.

[@jeanhansel5805]

This guy's lawyer shows all the outward signs of being a heavy drinker; his puffy eyes and red complexion are not due to sun exposure.

[@MR713JOSE]

Only a Drunk would believe this defendant is innocent of his charges

[@dianabeurman364]

I too noticed that!

[@LemonThyme1933]

I perceive his glaring at the witnesses as a form of intimidation.

[@breanagarcia9122]

I think the dad was mad that his mom brought him back late and beat corey because he was angry! So from the time corey got back his dad beat him so badly that is what caused the heart trauma and other injuries

[@rahla53]

He-sai-Corey-was-acting-letargic-all-DAY.-??????

[@NNashella]

Back from the hospital! Probably interrogated the poor boy n blamed him for being brought to the hospital to check on the bruises 😢

[@CocoBella88]

His Google searches did him no favors ~ Justice for Corey 🙏🏻⚖️

[@heatherstafford7287]

What a terrible defence lawyer - yelling at experts, grandstanding and waving his arms around - he immediately makes your hackles rise, and you dont hear what he says because of his demeanour.

[@sarcasticklutz]

Look at his face tryin to muster some kind of emotion

[@laralexa454]

His only emotion is rage!

[@lynnoserb1228]

Defense lawyer is a joke 🤣 your client is going to prison.. you lost dude

[@KatinaClark-ig6cq]

Bravo Defense Team for securing your client bent over position in prision!

[@MrJojomylove]

That cross with the lawyer yelling at the witness just echos how the father treated the little boy