Laundrie family attorney has 'no regrets' handling Petito case | Banfield

A civil lawsuit brought by the family of Gabby Petito against her boyfriend and suspected killer Brian Laundrie’s family hangs in the balance after a judge heard arguments Wednesday.
Laundrie attorney Steven Bertolino and Petito attorney Pat Reilly speak out on NewsNation's "Banfield."
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[@alesia1728]

Thank you for stopping this so called attorney from trashing Gabby's family

[@LulKayy08]

Brian is such an excellent reporter. Much love. 💜

[@JadedCreations]

Talking to this guy is a waste of time 🙄 And of course he's gonna say he has no regrets, the Laundries are his friends.

[@camiburchett9602]

Way to go @Brian! Just think if the tables were turned? You know Gabby’s parents would have contacted the Laundries...It’s called being moral

[@nb-user25]

Everyone deserves to be represented by a lawyer. Doesn’t mean that lawyer has to be a dick.

[@lefish5277]

Yeah but you forget, defense lawyers aren’t even people. They are subhuman.

[@joelogger88]

Lawyers are all dicks so yes they have to be a dick because that's what they are. All of them.

[@betanialacoste7945]

Also, Laundries wasted government resources for a search as they knew where the body was. They thumbed their nose and openly celebrated with their son. They misled the Petitos and in doing so, they openly mawked the bereaved.

[@emersonmanning6523]

Your imagination isn't a court of law. The suit has no merit and should be dismissed.

[@b4peace1]

FACTS! Where is your evidence that the Laundries knew anything?

[@dommiedarkoh8816]

@@b4peace1 Maybe in Robert's letter they just released titled burn after reading you dunce

[@sharondanya]

mawked??

[@GospelOfTimothy]

By delaying the finding of our body they allowed animals to scatter the bones and decomposition destroy the evidence.

[@kayray7598]

Ok the reporter Brian is my FAVORITE. I never had a favorite reporter until him lol ... Hes just so dedicated and so good at what he does. He seems very genuine and just wants to get the truth out of every story.. This whole team is great.

[@Stacey0909]

Brian Entin DEFINITELY did his research on how to handle a Malignant Narcissist! Brian owned the conversation;; and, in the end, Brian owned Mr. Bertolini! 🤭 That real estate attorney tried to slip in some slick garbage. Entin shut him down before he could finish his vile sentence! Certainly the Laundries didn't hire Bertolini to defend them in a court of law.🤦‍♀️

[@jennt2882]

OMG for Bertolino to say that the Petito's did not send out an olive branch, was absolutely disgusting. What a ridiculous thing to say.

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

Bertolino & the Laundries don't seem to have morals or consciences?

[@aClownBaby-]

People go with lawyers that are like them. Absolutely disgusting

[@Leelz247]

Bertolino is an embarrassment, he acts like a mafia boss lawyer. So callous.

[@lunaslovey9709]

Hopefully his Suffolk County pool business" south shore pool company" does better than his legal advice.

[@Bekind1969]

Why he was able to represent them as their friend makes no sense to me. Conflict of interest???

[@suzieprater8083]

A person's right to remain silent only applies to a case of criminal nature. In a civil case, remaining silent has no significance. The burden of proof only needs to be circumstantial. And in this case, I don't believe any judge in their right mind would dismiss. There are too many circumstances that add up to intentional infliction of pain etc. on the part of the Laundries. The time line will tell the truth. Timing is everything!!

[@emersonmanning6523]

The case will likely be dismissed. There's no duty to submit to questioning by private parties.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@emersonmanning6523 burden of proof in civil is Very low, I thing to be decided is, if Laund. intentionally inflicted pain & suffering, emotional stress.. .by their silence ..? & pain & suffering is awarded in civil, very easily.

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@Memow-pk1ng Non-action is not the definition of intentional pain and suffering. The Laundries have no duty to answer the Petito's questions, whatever "pain" that resulted does not elicit a cause of action. They didn't go out of their way to hurt anyone, they simply hired an attorney and remained silent. That is perfectly legal and a fundamental right. The case has no merit.

[@sunitamosesesq]

@@Memow-pk1ng An omission, is not an act, under the law. So, what they did NOT do, can't have any bearing on proving that they performed an 'intentional act,' which is required to prove intentional infliction of emotional distress. I hope that helps clarify..

[@alexander5207]

@@Memow-pk1ng The Laundries could probably sue for emotional damage from this frivolous lawsuit.

[@mistiwjordan3268]

I hope the Petito’s get everything they deserve! Justice for Gabby!

[@judylaaper4849]

Agree

[@darrenwestlow7809]

I think you mean the Laundries

[@Ericah81]

I’m not sure what justice looks like because from my view it looks like the justice they want is only money!

[@judylaaper4849]

@@Ericah81 I think what they really want is Ansews . Did you know he was abusing Gabby ? Why didn't you tell us where she was ? and so on .

[@darrenwestlow7809]

@@Ericah81 it may look that way to many, but I am 100% confident in saying that is not what they want. Put yourself in their position, you have lost your daughter at the hands of their son at the suspected stage with him coming home in HER van and refusing to give any information about where your daughter is. You are then trying to contact his family and have completely blocked you even after the close relationship you shared with his family. As a result this entire ordeal has disrupted your lives, you can't work, sleep, eat from all the worry of not knowing what has happened to your daughter. Meanwhile, his family are sitting behind hidden walls with their secret planning how to make sure their son gets away with his crime. His family have no regard for what you and your family are going through while you sit waiting for answers and a need to know where your daughter that you love is and if she is safe. Then the truth is finally revealed when her body is found, and this answers the question of why his family alienated you, because their son is responsible for the death of your beautiful daughter. Months go on and their son has taken the easy way out, instead of facing up to his crime. Further to this, evidence is found PROVING that his parents not only knew what he did, which contradicts what they were communicating through their lawyer at the time that your daughter was missing, but also that they wanted him to get away with it. Meanwhile you and your family are still going through hell because there has been no justice, his family even after everything we know now has not been made to pay for their part in housing a murderer and staying quiet about what they knew and deceiving you and your family into thinking they wanted her to be OK when they knew she had been killed. So, how do they pay for what they have done?! You sue them for EVERYTHING. You lost everything because you lost your daughter to their son....not their fault, but covering for him when you know he killed someone, that is terrible and for that they should lose everything too!

[@JusticeMarie128]

Thank you for out right stopping Mr Bertolino for speaking ill of the Petito family.

[@kalford4909]

There most definitely was an “olive branch” put out. When they first found out Gabby was missing her family tried to contact Brian’s family and they were blocked on social media and their phone numbers were blocked. Brian’s parents chose how this ended up!

[@YadaYada8]

Thank you, Brian Entin, for shutting this malignant narcissist lawyer down when he tried to speak ill-mannered, vile and disrespectfully about and/or to Gabby Petito and her grieving family. You are the absolute best. Shut it down!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@deborahbeaudoinzaki8019]

Both families were suffering and grieving!

[@nillyk5671]

@@deborahbeaudoinzaki8019 One family was mourning a sociopath and a killer. One family caused a lot more pain and grief to the other family. My heart goes out to both but my empathy grows bigger for one set of parents as the other set does not have an ounce of human decency.

[@mistiwjordan3268]

Brian you covering this case has been amazing, Brian with Banfield show looks great btw! Justice for Gabby ❤️💜

[@MiadeFleur]

As Bertolino sais " Laundrie's know where Brian goes". People emotionless. Moral and shameless...

[@kathleenhelms7705]

They knew at the beginning Brian killed Gabby

[@Canuckgirl152]

@@kathleenhelms7705 Did they ? Where can I read the fbi and cops report they knew ?

[@MiadeFleur]

@@kathleenhelms7705 Yes. I think so.

[@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

Brian returning home to his parents house in Gaby‘s van without Gaby speaks volumes and spoke volumes then.

[@lareeseblaque8303]

Right and they had a lawyer before he even got back. I believe Roberta was telling him everything to do.

[@rumnadeal2679]

Look, why aren’t more people saying that Mr. Enten is a superb journalist asking succinct questions that the nation wants answers to?? Great job he should be in court! Laundries are guilty of causing irreparable damage and grief with their behavior.

[@vernareed2692]

And laundries and their attorney won't, don't come out & answer simple questions!!! Still dancing around, evasive!! Still same behavior as all along!!

[@mommallama2142]

YES!!!! GO BRIAN!!!! I'm so proud of this and that you publicly stood up for the petito family!!! Way to go!

[@shabazz717]

Brian is a great reporter and seems like an even better person

[@VAULT865]

@@shabazz717 I AGREE!💯

[@TheOriginalCFA1979]

It’s honestly unfortunate the killer and the reporter have the same first name, I was so confused by this comment for a moment lol

[@TheBasher-_-]

I hope the Laundrie Family Counter Sue's the Petito family for libel and defamation. The Laundrie family did EXACTLY what they were supposed to do which is tell Police and FBI the truth!!

[@kirpdeb]

Yes. He didn’t let the Laundries parents victim blame. Much respect to the Interviewer.

[@Dbellerive22605]

WHAT ABOUT YOUR ETHICAL RIGHTS?!?!? 🤬🤬🤬 How do they sleep at night?!?!

[@mariadewey4369]

Brian, my respect and admiration for your wonderful work. May there be justice for Gaby and her family. Love from Costa Rica.

[@debrafirestone861]

How can those people live with themselves

[@robinmiller5256]

...and when they should have brought their son in to authorities, they didn’t. That says it all for me.

[@jennibarnes140]

Exactly 💯

[@SDALLE99]

Easy, with the blessing of their son in heaven.

[@kuroe-chan5190]

@@SDALLE99 ha that demon certainly is NOT in heaven….

[@ladyaly864]

@@kuroe-chan5190 Don't underestimate God's POWER to forgive any sin He may choose to...And, don't believe He will grant you heaven, either...Practice praying this daily, "Lord please, have mercy on this poor sinners soul", as I do...We all have concupiscence...Only God is perfect and trying to be His equal is ludacris...Lucifer already tried that...

[@saraadams9518]

They say the exercised their fifth amendment right to remain silent; but, that is not entirely true. They made a statement through their attorney (putting their voices in) ,after their son had returned home, after they knew Gabby was dead, they had their attorney put out a statement along the lines of: "We understand that there is a search for Ms. Petito in Grand Teton National Park (never mind their son murdered her) and they hope she is found safe and sound." That is overly cruel; ridiculously cruel. It speaks to their shady, shady character. His parents also knew when Brian, then listed as a "fugitive", went "missing"; they lied about the dates. His parents certainly didn't tell the F.B.I. when he left their house, with a loaded gun. He could have been homicidal, suicidal, etc., but they opted to be less than honest about what day and what time he left the house (as a fugitive). I cannot believe the disregard to Gabby; someone who lived with them; who was their daughter-in-law. Clearly, the Laundrie's only care about themselves and Brian. Way to teach your children well....don't tell anyone that he confessed to murder, and just try to get him safely out of the country. Hiding shady actions behind "right to remain silent." You weren't silent. You chose when to speak up about events and when not to. You blocked Gabby's parents from being able to contact their daughter (Brian had her phone), Brian, and either one of you as parents. Her parents were looking for proof of life for both her and BRIAN. She was denied any information about their missing daughter that the Laundrie's knew about. It is an infliction of emotional distress. Intentional. What great parents; he's dead on national news and the world knows he was a murderer. And a thief; adding insult to injury, at that. Brian stole over $1000 from Gabby's debit card on the way home. It's sick, the emphasis of this lawyer, is how they lost their son. Their son was a murderer, period. He took Gabby's life is a selfish, violent way. I don't find it appropriate to be focusing on poor Brian's death. He's the bad guy in this story.

[@YadaYada8]

I couldn’t have said it any better!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 The only thing I would like to add is how Brian Entin handled this interview with this malignant narcissist, Bertolino. Brian Entin wouldn’t allow that man to speak any ill-mannered, evil, vile, or disgusting ways on his National News channel of Gabby Petito or her grieving family. Brian Entin is the MVP when it comes to reporting! 🤩🏆

[@saraadams9518]

@@YadaYada8 I love me some Brian Entin. He's everywhere news breaks. Lol. Truth. He handled himself professionally.

[@KrispyChanges]

They tried reaching out. The laundries blocked them. That’s crazy he just said that.

[@lareeseblaque8303]

Absolutely right ✅️

[@recoveringsoul755]

Laundries said they were never contacted, even Cassie said she wasn't contacted.

[@justinedse3314]

@@recoveringsoul755 That's a lie

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@justinedse3314 saw her say it myself.

[@bpassion4fashion581]

What???!!!! Did I hear right ?… that he didn’t have to tell a third party what he knew ? Even if they knew this poor girl’s body was out there dead and they had no mercy for her parents ? This lawyer must not have children ! And the dirty laundries should pay the consequences of their complicity !!!

[@habibba2323]

Yep you heard right , this is law , not emotions so put your emotions on the side

[@Bekind1969]

And the fact he gave a press conference and said he hoped they found her when they all knew she was already dead. That's wrong!!!!

[@nillyk5671]

Let's hope he does not have children or he would be raising more psychos.

[@sandrabugler9813]

It would have been common courtesy to let the Petition family know the fate of their daughter. It's inconceivable that the Laundrie's did not let them know. They should be held responsible for all the money spent during this time. How would they feel if roles were reversed? Despicable people! Heartless. I hope it goes to trial and the verdict finds for the Petitos

[@grose2272]

They wanted to give their monster of a son a head start, but if Brian did tell his parents he killed gabby- that says alot more about that family! That he knew his parents would protect him..psychopaths! If anyone close to me did that and I knew- I'd go straight to the cops! Normal people would be disgusted!

[@ladyaly864]

If they knew it, that is...He was suicidal and may not have spoken about it to his parents...Maybe he only spoke about missing her and how he felt without her...He may have even lied to them and told them, she left with strangers and he did not know where she was...I'm sure if the Laundries told the Petitos the truth that they didn't know, that would not have satisfied me either...Even if it was the truth...I still think they should be suing the police for losing Brians whereabouts, not the Laundries for not knowing where gaby was...Makes no sense to me...

[@ladyaly864]

@@grose2272 How many killers would you know that would tell you straight up, they committed a murder?...Specially their old parents...

[@augustrosepriv892.]

@@ladyaly864 No, he told his parents the truth, he depends on them for everything..Gabby lived with these monsters for two years, and he was most likely in shock, and told them everything.

[@Ericah81]

They lost their son too!

[@veronicaallen1189]

Brian’s parents AND the lawyer are guilty to Is inaceptable they know everything and cover this monsters 😡😡😡😡😡

[@ladyaly864]

A simple "Crime of Passion" case, blown out of proportion by unscrupulous people for monetary gain...Lawyers, media and greedy people...Soo shameful...What an embarrassment...It's not the first "Crime of Passion" or the last, unfortunately...Just the first to be exploited by greedy people with no morals...Bot families lost and the author of the crime is dead...Now just let them rest in peace...For Pete's sake...

[@theyclosechannelsthatspeak428]

Theres a difference between practucing law and having morals and ethics. His parents have nothing.

[@NorthCascadeshiker]

Neither does this lawyer!!!

[@suzannewright1038]

As Brian’s mother, how can she put Gabbys mother through hell? Knowing the truth of where Gabby was the whole time. Lowest of low

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@suzannewright1038 You have no clue what Brian's parents knew. That's all you know.

[@kathleenhelms7705]

They are monsters

[@dommiedarkoh8816]

@@emersonmanning6523 I'm convinced you are related to them somehow. You should be embarrassed lol

[@kirpdeb]

Because of the Laundries parents’s silence in their attempt to assist and protect their own son, all of those volunteers and law enforcement agencies, all of those tax dollars and man hours spent should be reimbursed by the Laundries family. THEY protected their son and denied Gabby’s family justice. Brian’s parents are not victims of anything other than their horrible parenting and narcissistic tendencies.

[@habibba2323]

You’re being delusional

[@MsNooneinparticular]

Two people are DEAD, the world hates you and you have "no regrets"? Just wow. No wonder their POS son turned out the way he did. Enabling of this degree doesn't happen out of the blue. It's a slow build over a lifetime. Gabby lived with them and they didn't find it suspicious when their deranged son came back in her van with her debit card sans Gabby? Not buying it. That's cold & goes beyond indifference or ignorance. I hope her parents win in civil court at least. The local cops who let him escape should also be on trial but that'll never happen.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

There's a reason you're not a Mrs.... You've no clue

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Its all on the Laund. North Port pd. did not know Brian was back on first Sept. Not till 10th, is when Nicole filed missing persons report. Went to question B. & Laund. had lawyered up, & NPP. never spoke or saw Brian !

[@Memow-pk1ng]

N P police had nothing to do w/ Gab. death, & if Laund. had turned in B. , he be alive, in jail , but alive!!

[@TheBasher-_-]

Regrets over what? Brian killed that girl not the parents. And I hope the parents Counter Sue the Petitos for everything they got go funded for making up lies on the Petito family. The Petito family never showed up down there to get answers yet blame the Laundrie family for not calling them when they dont even have there phone number!! Lunacy

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@TheBasher-_- how do u know who had or didn't have , today w cells, everyone has everybody's numbers .

[@gypsystone1990]

Incredible job on this interview Brian

[@ronitknight3078]

What a DISGUSTING scumbag attorney. No humanity. It's one thing to not divulge his client's privileged information, it's a whole different LOW to issue a hopeful message of reunion with a MURDERED victim. DEPLORABLE man, DEPLORABLE conduct. And now placing accusations onto the Petito family? Nasty.

[@saramarshall2957]

Some "circumstantial" evidence is so definitive. He called them and then they called their lawyer as soon as that call ended. There is no reasonable doubt there even though they won't tell us what the conversation was in that phone call. It would not be reasonable to doubt that the context of that conversation was about their son murdering his girlfriend. There is no other subject that would be reasonable for anyone to think was a part of the conversation. What would it be? Why else would they call their attorney the day after Gabby died and right after he called them. That to me is literally proof that he told them

[@saltysunflower]

Exactly. Well said. This case confounds me because it goes well beyond common decency with both parents and lawyer. It was intentionally cruel.

[@lovely2748]

Well that isnt proof at all because he could just said “ he did something horrible y bad”. You can speculate unless you get those recorded fone calls

[@kathyw7143]

My heart goes out to the Petito family. Losing a daughter, well I can't imagine it. Especially the way Gabby died. I pray for comfort for this family as there will never be closure.

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

There will be closure, they are making it happen.

[@kathyw7143]

@@ARolls-dd2zd I don't think so. I don't think that family will ever get over it.

[@ladyaly864]

@@kathyw7143 As long as that money keeps rolling in, lawyers, media and the like will never let the dead have their peace...

[@nillyk5671]

@@ladyaly864 You are an awful person. Projecting your own wickedness onto them wow. They want justice for their daughter! This is not about money.

[@ladyaly864]

@@nillyk5671 Justice for the daughter was when the killer died...He is no longer enjoying what he deprived her of and neither do his parents get to enjoy grandchildren or son...Same ole, same ole "Crime of passion"...Not the first and unfortunately, not the last...Brian's parents did not kill Gaby...Had it been the other way around, they would have wanted to enjoy a few more minutes of their daughter also, before sending her off to her death... "Do unto others, as you would have done unto you" is the Lord's words...I wonder if you would be dragging it on, had it been Gaby who killed Brian and then offed herself...Lawyers, KZbinrs, News outlets are all profeting of off Gaby...Why not the Petitos, right?...If it were my daughter, I would want to stop all the profeterring off her death already...Yes, I find it very TASTELESS INDEED...You see it your way and I have mine...My daughters dignity is not an asset for strangers entertainment and sale, like a Ringling Brothers side show...I would not turn it into some maccabe freak show...I hope the judge is a person of wisdom and integrity and puts a stop to all of this once and for all...Let's them enjoy their eternity in PEACE...Amen!...

[@EmmaDee]

How can Brian’s family not pick up that phone and just tell them the truth!!!! Once and for ALL, JUST HELP THIS GRIEVING FAMILY HEAL.

[@mommallama2142]

Because they don't care. They don't give a crap how the other family feels.

[@torimchale]

This is how narcissist operate and they created and raised a little baby narcissist, Brian.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

As date is 2023 for trial, if is . maybe by then Laund. will contact Petitos, doubt it , Petitos just want to know what happened, & why..

[@tishwitch]

They may not care but they had the right to stay silent and not to get involved. And they did. Lots of people see crime and the after effects of crime and say nothing. I know it's awful but I don't think it adds up to a civil suit.

[@mommallama2142]

@@tishwitch as stated in the court room. The only way the laundries have the right to remain silent isif THEY THEMSELVES committed a crime. They do not have a right to remain silent if Brian was the one to commit the crime

[@kathyw7143]

Knowing my son/murderer or not was going off into the woods to commit suicide and not do or say anything is beyond my comprehension. I would have followed and stopped him even if it meant prison.

[@TeaSpiracy]

Exactly

[@sharondanya]

maybe they thought his decision was correct... hard to believe... but possible

[@kathyw7143]

@@sharondanya Yes that thought crossed my mind as well. But then I thought impossible no way a parent let alone 2 would allow this to happen. But I guess anything is possible these days.

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

This attorney speaks incorrectly. Gabby’s family did reach out to the Laundries multiple times but they were ignored.

[@TheTeKelley]

Bertolino??...they have been partners in crime for many years.. a deep dive into their " business" dealings would be pretty eye opening..concider it....🤨🧐

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Bertolino, Turdalino, Dirtalino, was their real estate friend of 25. yrs. & listened to his (bad) advice..

[@TheTeKelley]

@@Memow-pk1ng Bertolino has many business .. partnerships with Chris..shady deals starting in NY...

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@TheTeKelley I'm sure of that is true, also speculated was trouble between Roberta & Chris, & time frame of Brian birth,.. looks like Bertolino..??

[@liveinms9949]

There has to be way more to this story than we will ever know. Two sets of parents have lost their children. There is nothing worse that can ever happen to these people

[@Memow-pk1ng]

We will never know what Brian told parents, & what Laund. told lawyer, & who knew what when. Maybe many years from now, As case is closed public can access all records.

[@sharon8121]

At this point I think both Gabby and Brian's parents have both been through unthinkable situations and this should be the end whatever the jury decides!

[@TheBasher-_-]

The Laundries should counter sue. The Petito family lied on them so much. The Laundrie family did exactly what they should have done work with the police and FBI and shut up. The Petitos claimed the parents never reached out to them but that was both ways neither had each others phone numbers. And the Petitos claimed Gabby and Brian lived with them FALSE they had an apartment they lived in. The Laundrie family told them where he was the police found him there when the water receded and in all honesty Brian Laundrie was dead before the news even picked this story up! Shame on the Petitos!!

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@TheBasher-_- the only thing here is if, Laund. caused emotional stress pain & suffering by silence . & Nicole had both B. & L. numbers . she said she called B. after getting no answer Aug. 27 day assumedGab. death ( the slick bsturd, then used Gab. phn. to text Nicole, " no service in Yosemite" to distance himself from actual murder scene in Wyom. Yosem. is 500 MI away in Calif !)

[@LibbyRal]

I see a lot of comments from the asshole laundrie's parents or attorneys , disguised as someone else

[@janelle5862]

I know there is no play book when things happen like this but the Laundries handled this all wrong. If they would of reached out to Gabby’s parents and had Brian talk to law enforcement. Then they wouldn’t be here now.

[@kathleenstutzman5381]

Yes, this true, also the response of publicly acknowledging Brian's committing murder of Gabby would mean accountability through legal trial and publicity which the Laundries were not willing to accept. Hence their complete silence. I hope the Petito's receive justice for Gabby.

[@musestudio7075]

I think the suicide letter was composed while Brian was at this parents' home, and worded by the parents, the attorney and Brian himself, who wrote it so that the handwriting would not be questioned and included some of his real sentiments. It's a script. A declaration calculated to cover his parents' ass and protect them from a civil suit and public disdain, while making him sound like a hero (helping and carrying Gabby, then doing a mercy killing when she said she wanted the pain to end.) Then comes the weird statement about how he thought about asking his friends to kill him, but he didn't want them to go to prison, "even though they would have wanted to." WTF?!? But the most egregious part to me is the one-two punch when he claims to be offing himself NOT to "punish" himself, but because he "just can't live without Gabby". Then the passive-aggressive line about wanting to be eaten by animals because "that would make her parents happy". Brian Laundrie was a manipulative, deranged malignant narcissist. He was a textbook sociopath. And his parents not only aided and abetted him, they inflicted untold pain on Gabby's family by refusing to tell them what had happened. They deserve to be sued within an inch of their lives. But I'm sure they've already moved their money and other assets around so I doubt Gabby's parents will get a penny.

[@sagrammyfour]

Simply and well said.

[@adztheyidoo]

So if the laundries knew where brian was and he was so distraught that there parents were worried for his safety than why did they leave it days to report him missing

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Mystery to me too, been said told Bertolino B not returned , left on 13th, Bertolino notified FBI,.. but search was not started till 4 days later 17th. So much mystery, speculated,

[@cruiseny26]

Olive branch??!!?! What a joke. So much lack of insight.

[@macelnavarro3999]

Even if you cannot believe that your child would commit a crime - which is hard for most parents to believe - you may be held liable for resulting damages if a crime is committed. You may be surprised to know that liability exposure also exists for parents from the actions of adult children who reside with them

[@emersonmanning6523]

There's no case. Brian was an adult and the Laundries have no obligation to submit to questioning by a private party.

[@JusticeMarie128]

@@emersonmanning6523 if it’s brought to Laundries, especially when their OWN attorney states they knew his whereabouts yes there are grounds. Otherwise they wouldn’t have brought it to the table.

[@cindiagarrett9451]

At the very least they impeded the Police and FBI investigations - and that is as criminal offense. Brian was their Son - not their Spouse - therefore the protection afforded to Spouses which does not requiree them to testify against each other does not extend beyond the spouses, so all three of the Laundries were guilty of interfering or impeding or not cooperating with the Police/FBI investigations. And no one has even mentioned that all this time.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Nope.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

@@JusticeMarie128 good luck proving it but hey. Look at hussie smoke. Faked a hate crime. Look at pelosi with a crash DUI, look at Biden allowing a stolen election.

[@saramarshall2957]

Good for you Brian! Glad you wouldn't allow him to trash the Petitos

[@pricklypear7516]

Brian Entin is an unprincipled hack. He, more than any other single entity, whipped up a rabid public into a froth of rage against the Laundrie parents. "He wouldn't let him trash the Petitos." Bullshit! He wouldn't let Bertolino answer the damned question because it might upset the narrative he and this channel have created. I wanted to hear that answer. We all DESERVED to hear that answer.

[@pennyrussell6400]

I know! I was like you go Brian!! So proud of that!

[@suzannewright1038]

Can’t the Laundries be held financially responsible for search efforts when it comes to looking for Gabby? If they knew she was dead

[@kirpdeb]

And the search for Brian, too. They knew he was deceased and they walked right to his location after “searching” for twenty minutes.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Well that's where your tax dollars go ..

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@kirpdeb nobody knows for sure what L. knew . Chris claims to have gone looking for B on eve left 13th. Search was on 1 day , 17th. then called off , & area where remains found was flooded till Oct 23 , no one knows exactly what L. knew !!

[@traceymitchell6619]

Bertolino is of course representing the Laundries so you would expect him to defend them. However, he never shows any compassion whatsoever for what happened to Gabby, it's always about the Laundries losing their son. Brian Laundrie made a choice, he was the one who was abusing his girlfriend and murdered her and he was the one who chose to end his own life. Gabby never asked to be murdered, her parents never asked for any of this. The Laundries made the choice to be horrible human beings, they also chose not to look for their son, we all know they knew where he was and yet they made no attempt to find him. Every time I see Bertolino he makes my blood boil.

[@bcoull290]

He can never just answer the questions straight up. Word salad!

[@thatcanadianchick7589]

They totally knew Brian was going to do himself in and they where OK with letting his body bloat and rot in order to stall the search. Strange family dynamics.

[@kevinreyes8743]

They knew they really knew and did not say anything wow

[@ontherunjg]

The parents are complete garbage.

[@debrafirestone861]

Yep There are people out there like that

[@ladykupo]

I can't wait for everything to come to light. There is so much we don't know. And now there's a letter Brian's mom gave him that says "burn after reading" on the envelope. There is definitely way more going on.

[@lanoel4585]

The parents could have called upon a psychiatrist to come to their home and take Brian into care in a mental hospital - they had to know he was at least thinking of suicide? The father could have removed the gun/s from the house - taken them to another member of the family - so Brian could not access them? A LOT of parents would have done that, given the obvious risk of suicide. When Brian left the house, the father could have insisted in accompanying the son into the reserve. YES there ARE things the parents could easily have done. For Bertolino to even talk about how the Petitos should offer an "olive branch" is just another example of cruel "outrageousness" this family inflicted on former family members? The Laundries committed so many ACTIONS as outlined by the Petito lawyer... and more examples to come during a trial.

[@YadaYada8]

No bc he’s technically an adult. They can’t do anything

[@butcharmstrong8275]

WE must assume they, including this attorney are members of a Mafia.

[@Howard-j6e]

This whole situation stinks of a cover up of some kind that involves more than just the parents, there’s something off about it all.

[@JusticeMarie128]

I COMPLETELY agree!

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@JusticeMarie128 what's to cover up ?? Laund. did , by hiding Brian for 2 weeks( Sept. 1. he arrived, till 12, 13th left for preserve to off self!!) It's that dirty Dirt a lino, gave them advice to keep silent !!

[@maryellengardner879]

So happy to hear Brian Entins Voice again. And asking important questions of the lawyer. Thanks Brian ❣️

[@shadaniels4126]

Good for the Pettito family they suffered unnecessarily at the hand's of these horrible people who said nothing to help in any way...God help if this is the Normal..

[@paulabhatt8211]

Yep the parent HID it they remind me EXACTLY of my ex in laws!!! Remember apple 🍎 never falls far from the tree !!!

[@theyclosechannelsthatspeak428]

Yup. These parents love their sociopaths.

[@janetjohnson7279]

This attorney makes me sick!!

[@jessicaell5806]

Brian is my favorite news reporter to watch, period!

[@glorialeger5756]

Laundries need to be charged,

[@b.abernathy7980]

Thank you for covering this story. It has grieved the hearts of so many. I would like to see Brian's parents come clean about the fact that they tried to help their criminal son instead of law enforcement. Brian prevented Gabby's body from being returned intact to her family on top of killing her. Brian deprived Gabby of life and also a decent funeral. My heart breaks for her parents. Brians's need to realize that what they did was wrong.

[@wwequestriancenterexotics1445]

This attorney is stupid. He just openly admit it in his statement why would they answer questions when they already knew the answer? Or some stupid crap like that this guy was crawling scared of this interview. Good job Brian! I love seeing him squirm

[@autumnfalls116]

Great interview by Brian Entin, he's a top notch journalist who isn't afraid of these hard hitting questions

[@cab5917]

What about Brian being sighted alone by a couple of people, hitching a ride, showing up after taking a shower etc.? They did not report that he seemed distraught over any incident. In fact, if I remember right, they reported he stated his fiancé was at their camp site and he was returning there. But, he did not have the van available to him at this time. What happened to that testimony? And it was believed he was trying to establish an alibi, a timeline, that he was away from Gabby when she died. Keep those peoples testimony handy, it will help in disclaiming the notebook questionable confession.

[@normaharne5659]

I think the extension of the "Olive branch" SHOULD HAVE BEEN HANDED TO GABBY'S FAMILY FIRST!!!!

[@WarpedTrekker]

Dirty Laundries! Sick for not telling Gabby's family the truth.

[@wernerfoerster3666]

Soooo... with the girl dead, they should have turned their son in (assuming they even knew) in order to tell the petitos

[@Nisie23]

They have no business suing Brian's parents. They just can't stand that their 15 min of fame ended, that's why they're doing this. Hope judge dismiss this suit. So sick and tired of biased and opinionated reporters, just keep your opinions to yourself!

[@annclairepahlavi7622]

Look at this Bertolino dude, now trying to be on the right side of history. Unbelievable.

[@ellzietwinkle1089]

Did the van belong to Gabby? Why was probable cause not implemented the moment he returned without Gabby. The Laundries actions show guilt not because they stayed silent but because of buying burner phones,cleaning the van,picking up the vehicle B took to the reserve before he was found and not turning him into police immediately to answer for his actions. No surprise the Laundries think they are victims and blame everyone else but themselves in these days of no accountability,gaslighting & blame shifting. Brians sister should be a part of the claims because she was involved too. I wonder what her parents would do if roles were reversed we would probably see outrage. Imagine living the rest of your short miserable life knowing your inactions/behavior killed your son.

[@vashantir]

They knew Brian killed himself, thats why they went to get his car from the reserve parking lot and didn't make a big fuss about it. Yes, this mob lawyer is right, they Knew where their son was and I'm sure they knew his condition. This whole bunch is going to hell if karma doesn't get them first.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

The Mustang had to be removed or be towed. had been parked for 2 days, from 12, 13, day B. left, & Roberta got it 15th.

[@rethavrey5992]

He is for sure the country’s, also globally, the most hated attorney…

[@CassidyYates]

He knows everything but as their lawyer he’s not going to risk losing the case. As a mother if my child returned home without their partner I would be asking questions and calling law enforcement. Then for their own child to go out in a mental health crisis I’d be calling the law enforcement to come help. They need to be held accountable because they know very well what happened. Two lives were lost here and it’s a tragedy, if the parents weren’t to worried about being caught in the knowledge of what Brian did , he could still be here

[@Memow-pk1ng]

If Laund. had turned B. in, hebe alive

[@wernerfoerster3666]

Its sad that so many folks don't understand the difference between a crime , a valid civil lawsuit, distasteful behavior and justified behavior. Yet they are willing to spout legal opinions left and right.

[@kirpdeb]

@@wernerfoerster3666 No, it’s SAD that a young beautiful woman was murdered by the man who was supposed to love her and care for her. It is sad that Brian and his family have no moral or ethical compass. I am angry that people like the Laundries even exists.

[@lesleywallace5748]

He was a murderer and didn't want face the consequences . He is a coward.

[@macelnavarro3999]

People who have a family history of personality disorders or those who have experienced abuse or neglect as children are more likely to develop sociopathy. Men are more likely than women to have sociopathy. Sociopaths are more likely to abuse their partners, spouses, and children. Since they may engage in criminal behavior, they are also more likely to spend time in prison, and their aggressive behavior can put them at risk of harm. They may have other mental health disorders, like depression and anxiety.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Not one will blame his parents. But, chasing this will end her legacy for all time... They should just live their lives before it's ruined. No one knows what happened. No one was there. They're both dead. Sucks. But female mom and dad, save your legacy. Mourn and stop chasing

[@kirpdeb]

Utter Hogwash! Justice is crucial to the healing process. You are coming across as a troll for the Laundries legal/PR team. You are swaying no one opinions. FYI.

[@familycs2243]

Olive branch? Im like how Brian just cut the interview. So disrespectful

[@kristall8359]

This guy needs to stop talking publicly for them because he always makes it worse. His lack of empathy and care is disgusting.

[@cathflorence761]

I don't like this lawyer. He's awful. No sympathy about how about Gabby's family's feelings. Brian killed Gabby and left her out in the open and his parents did nothing to help Gabby's parents search for her or turn him in to law enforcement and this lawyer seems so cold and unempathic.

[@garyking6365]

Laundries lawyer needs to have his license taken away so he can't do this to anyone else.

[@chrissyart7984]

Bertillino Doesn't Look that Upset, In a Grieving way.....Bertillino Looks More Angry than anything!!!!!

[@angelacuthbert8184]

It's so sad to think that poor girls death could of been prevented and the coward who murdered her then committed suicide I'm quite sure he will be now rotting in hell.....

[@polyscroll]

May GOD bless Gabby, the Petito family, AND Brian Entin. I have said this before on KZbin and I will say it again. Regardless of what the laws are that pertain to this case, the Laundries and their attorney are deplorable, when it comes to Human Decency. Their behavior was, and still is heartless. Interestingly, Mr. Bertolino DID NOT deny during this interview that Chris and Roberta knew that Gabby was murdered on August 28th, rather he cited what the courts have to assume, which was that they DID know. He could have just as easily denied that they knew, IF IT WAS TRUE, but he didn't, presumably to protect himself from being exposed as a liar on national TV.

[@400_billion_suns]

I realize Bertolino is doing his job, but I still find him and the Laundries utterly disgusting in their conduct.

[@kettlebellyogini]

If they have no regrets,they need to pay up. How do the launderies sleep at night? How. Absolutely criminal

[@lareeseblaque8303]

I believe Roberta was telling him everything to do right after the murder. They all had a lawyer before he even got back

[@valleygirl2530]

Thanks for doing these interviews Brian. I hope the judge allows the civil case to go forward in some form. I also hope the morally outraged public can intellectually follow the case because the legal matters are interesting and could result in precedent-setting decisions. It’s the best outcome we can expect. Please keep us up to date.

[@patriciafitch2432]

Why would the attorney for the Landrie family admit anything?? Justice for Gabby.

[@familycs2243]

They let her body continue to decompose and staying silent was disgusting.

[@amistenson2535]

Laws that protect the rights of criminals over victims’ should NOT exist.

[@twodeepupyours508]

The Laundries were not and are not legally obligated to speak to the Petitos.

[@wendylundahl1918]

In Florida you can have somebody Baker acted if you believe they're gonna hurt themselves or someone else they didn't even care enough about their son to have him Baker acted

[@Memow-pk1ng]

They knew he was suicidal,.. & a pistol was missing f. Chris L. & was before Gab was found on Sept 19

[@isabellflorence4956]

Petito’s DID reach out and begged the Launderys to talk. Mr Petito even said he wouldn’t do anything, all he wanted was his daughter back and they received silence in return while the Laundery family left for a family camping trip. This is bs.

[@twstf8905]

Jeezus! This "Attorney" is _insufferable!_ I can feel, more than three thousand miles away, where I'm sitting, the Petito family getting more and more infuriated every time this guy appears on these shows running his mouth. Not only is he staggeringly apathetic, but he has to project _pure_ condescension too?! As if losing their daughter wasn't heartbreaking enough already!?! Why can't he take a lesson from his clients and keep his trap shut, until all the litigation is over?!? At least. A young girl is murdered, her cowardly fiancé takes the easy way out because he can't face the consequences for his actions, and his surviving Parents' friggin' Lawyer is putting on his suit, tie, and his make-up lol to get ready for his next nationwide, (or even worldwide,) media appearance?!! #Infuriating 🔥

[@Native722]

Actons speaks louder than words The criminable charges are difficult but civil trial is definitely open.

[@wernerfoerster3666]

Going on vacation is now a civil cause of action??/ ... this attorney is ridiculous

[@gobbleguzzle]

Brian Laundries’ parents did everything the RIGHT WAY??? - pass me the sick bucket!

[@VAULT865]

GABBY'S MOM LOOKS BROKEN....A HORRIBLE PLACE TO BE. I WONDER TOO WHAT BRIAN TOLD HIS PARENTS, LAWYER AND IF HE SAID HE WAS GOING TO COMMIT SUICIDE.🤔 IF SO, WHY DIDN'T THEY ALERT POLICE...AT LEAST TO PRESERVE HIS LIFE.🤔 WE KNOW THEY HAD NO REGARD FOR GABBY & HER FAMILY BUT WHY NOT ATTEMPT TO SAVE THEIR SON?🤔 THIS LAWYER IS IGNORANT...THEY COULD HAVE CALLED POLICE TO SAY THEY THINK HE KILLED GABBY, DEPRESSED AND IF HE TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED. THE FACT THEY CUT ALL CONTACT WITH HER FAMILY & NO PLEAS FOR HER SAFETY/RETURN LEADS ONE TO BELIEVE THEY HAD GUILTY KNOWLEDGE OF GABBY'S DEMISE....SICKENING! PRAYERS TO FAMILY & POSITIVE RESOLUTION, AMEN!🙏 PLEASE FOLLOW EVERYDAY SHENANIGANS FOR UPDATES TO THIS CASE AND BREAKING NEWS...THANKS!

[@cindyterry4824]

I feel the laundry’s should be totally liable and loose every thing and to be given to the petitoes for the torture they put them threw

[@susie6623]

justice for Gaby!

[@wernerfoerster3666]

ridiculous