Gabby Petito family's lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to jury trial in 2023, courts say
The lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to a jury trial next year, according to the Sarasota Clerk of Courts. A jury trial was ordered in the lawsuit and has been set for August 14, 2023, the Clerk of Courts confirmed.
Gabby Petito case: Laundrie family attorney files motion to dismiss lawsuit from victim's parents
Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino has filed a motion asking a Florida judge to dismiss a civil lawsuit from the parents of Gabby Petito, arguing that there are no facts to support their claims of "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Rather, he argued that Chris and Roberta Laundrie were exercising their right to remain silent.
Gabby Petito's family files lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, claims they knew Brian murdered Gabby
Gabby Petito's family has filed a civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, accusing them of knowing that Brian had murdered their daughter and attempting to help him flee the country. The lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages for causing the Petitos pain and suffering along with mental anguish.
Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy, forensic reports released by medical examiner
Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy and forensic reports were released by the medical examiner, revealing new details about the circumstances around his death.
Brian Laundrie protests inspire Florida bill that would make demonstrations outside homes illegal
Protesters picketed for weeks outside the North Port home belonging to Brian Laundrie's parents, even after his remains were found in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. A new bill in the Florida Legislature aims to make such protests outside of homes illegal.
FBI: Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death in notebook found near his body
The FBI released its final update on the Gabby Petito investigation, saying a review of the notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains showed he claimed responsibility for her death.
Gabby Petito's family back in Florida 4 months later; parents reach agreement regarding couple's property
Gabby Petito's family returned to the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, roughly four months after their daughter was found strangled to death in Wyoming. The Laundrie family's attorney says they have reached an agreement with the Petitos about how the couple's property will be split once it's released by law enforcement.
Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie: Moab authorities release report on Aug. 12 domestic incident
An outside investigation into the Aug. 12 domestic violence incident between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in Moab, Utah, found "unintentional mistakes" – and issued a number of recommendations on how the department should move forward.
Brian Laundrie's parents file petition in Florida to access his estate
Brian Laundrie did not have a will when he died by suicide. A petition for summary administration is necessary when assets are less than $75,000, legal experts say.
Gabby Petito’s family attorney hints at charges against ‘additional individuals’
Gabby Petito’s family attorney floated the notion that "additional individuals" could face charges in connection with her strangling in Wyoming more than two months ago.
Brian Laundrie died by self-inflicted gunshot, family attorney says
One month after Brian Laundrie's remains were found at a Florida preserve, his parents have learned his cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the family's attorney.
Gabby Petito tribute bench placed North Port park will serve as permanent memorial
A bench covered in colorful steel butterflies sits in the shade of trees in a North Port park, just steps away from where a makeshift memorial once stood. In the center, a plaque reads, "In Memory of Gabby Petito."
Moab murders not connected to missing Gabby Petito case, Utah sheriff now says
Utah investigators have determined that there is no connection between the horrific double murder of a newlywed couple found dead just outside Moab and the missing person case of Gabby Petito, who passed through the city with the fiancé who drove back to Florida without her.
Amid Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie search, 6 additional bodies discovered
In addition to the remains of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie being discovered, an additional six bodies were found across the country amid a search that made national headlines.
Florida files lawsuit against Biden administration to challenge vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Gabby Petito memorial removed outside Laundrie family's home
A memorial to Gabby Petito outside Brian Laundrie's family home in North Port has been removed by the city. Officials took it down Wednesday night, saying the memorial violated the city's sign and stormwater codes.
Brian Laundrie remains: When to expect autopsy results from forensic anthropologist
The Laundrie family's attorney says a forensic anthropologist analyzing Brian Laundrie's remains will likely have some answers regarding his manner, cause and time of death within a matter of weeks.
Police dispel reports that DNA didn’t match Brian Laundrie remains
The North Port Police Department is dispelling reports that DNA does not match the remains of Brian Laundrie.
North Port police admit mistake in surveilling Brian Laundrie before his disappearance
According to a North Port police spokesman, detectives had set up cameras around the Laundries' home in North Port to monitor Brian's movement after Gabby's family reported her missing.
Brian Laundrie found: Parents may have just missed discovering son themselves
Brian Laundrie’s parents unknowingly walked just a few yards away from locations in a Florida nature preserve where police found their son’s personal belongings and remains Wednesday morning.