How Depp and Hard's Trials Affect Brian Laundrie's Proceedings Against Parents

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Florida trial overseeing civil lawsuits filed by parents of murdered travel blogger Gabby Petitoagainst parents of suspected murder and former boyfriend Brian LaundrieOfficials have filed another proceeding in the spotlight Wednesday during hearings as to whether the case will proceed to trial.

The 12th Circuit Judge Hunter Carroll burned both sides on whether the early remarks by Laundry's longtime lawyer Steve Bertolino corresponded to a speech on their behalf. The proceedings allege that Laundry knew that Gabby Petito was already dead and misunderstood her parents and her stepparents.

Carroll saidJohnny Depp was found to be responsible for defaming his ex-wife Amber Heard in the comments of his lawyer. ..

Gabby Petito's parents, Brian Laundrie's lawyer, appear in a Florida court to hear the fate of a civil proceeding

"Laundrie is a statement approved by those who are responsible for Bertolino's civil responsibilities and made by Bertolino on their behalf." "This is the basic belief in principal-agent relationships under the law."

The 12th Circuit Judge Hunter Carroll made a speech on behalf of them in an early statement by long-time Laundry lawyer Steve Bertolino. He said Johnny Depp was found liable for defaming his ex-wife Amber Heard by his lawyer's remarks. (Moab Police, Gabby Petito, REUTERS / Tom Brenner, REUTERS / Evelyn Hockstein)

His lawyer who was responsible for it.

Judge Carroll also asked his lawyer if a crime had to exist in order for someone to invoke the Fifth Amendment, which claims the right to remain silent. He wanted to know how parents would be considered not speaking if someone was speaking on their behalf.

The plaintiffs' lawyers in civil proceedings can take advantage of Laundry's silence against them in ways that prosecutors cannot do in criminal courts, Rahmani explained. In criminal cases, keeping silence is accepted as a daily routine, but in civil cases, he said, the other side can act as a refusal to answer a question.

"In defamation or deliberate mental distress cases, you can comment on the privileges of Laundry's 5th Amendment every day, all day," he told FoxNews Digital on Wednesday. "You can't do that in a criminal case. It's a reversible error and a cardinal sin."

The judge dismissed the motion to dismiss, and the casewent to trial. If you proceed, it may be the first time you are forced to answer questions about what Laundry knew and when. Ramani said.

However, both choices come with risks. As an example, he used separate proceedings against the shameful actor Bill Cosbyof.

"Cosby 1: What he did many years ago was actually defending a civil lawsuit and preparing to take testimony, but the Pennsylvania DA to prosecute him. It turned out to be a mistake because it was the one used, "he said. 

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He said the other option was "Cosby 2" and would call the fifth amendment to stay silent. However, it also limited his lawyer's options for defending in civil court, and a Los Angeles juryadmitted that he was responsible in a civil lawsuit earlier this weekand Rahmani. Said.

"If you don't appear in court, you won't testify, and what is the jury going to do?" He continued. "They will hear a one-sided account and Petite's parents may win."

When asked to take away from the hearing, Joseph Petite and Nicole Schmidt's lawyers Pat Riley expressed his conviction that Carroll would "make the right decision."

 With Chris from Myakka Hatch Creek Roberta Laundry Morning Police Environmental Park found the remains of their son's skeleton. (Michael Ruiz / Fox News Digital)

"I am very pleased and satisfied with the question the judge specifically asked about Mr. Bertolino's remarks. On behalf of the Laundry family, they knew where her body was, the fact that they knew she had died, because it says so much. " Said outside the court. "And they had the courage to express her hope of reuniting with her family."

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Bertollino's statement The issue is:

The Laundry Family Lawyer in September was a judge. He appeared in court on Wednesday as he was considering whether to bring a civil suit against them.(Screenshot / Steve Bertolino)

"We have been investigating Miss Petite in or near Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. On behalf of the Laundry family, I hope that Miss Petite's search was successful and that Miss Petite will reunite with her family. With the advice of a lawyer, the Laundry family remains in the background at this point. No further comments. "

He issued a statement on September 14 in response to his keen interest in Petite's disappearance. A few hours before Fox News Digital first reported a domestic case involving a couple in Moab, Utah,

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He said he could not answer questions about what he knew about Petite at the time, citing the privileges of lawyers and clients, but the alleged facts in the proceedings were interpreted as follows: Therefore, he said it had nothing to do with the judge's decision. truth.

"They say the whole community must be shockingly outrageous," he said of the legal requirements of the proceedings. "That's a shocking statement. When Carol asked Riley why he made it ridiculous, he replied," It's a lie, "implying that Gabby Petito is still alive. I said there was.

The photo shows Gabby Petito's family at a hearing. Shows Sarasota Courthouse to attend in their proceedings against Brian Laundrie's parents on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. ((Michael Ruiz / Fox News Digital))

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Search teams found Gabby Petito's body in a campsite near the park on September 19, two and a half weeks after Brian Laundrie. did. She returned to Florida without her and sent fake text from her phone to hide his footprints. She was hanged around August 28 and is believed to have been beaten and died. The identity of her body, Brian Laundrie, has disappeared from her parents' home in Northport. According to the FBI, Fox News Digital witnessed a month later when it was discovered dead in a swamp. 

Proceedings

In the proceedings, Chris and Roberta Laundry learned that their son had killed Gabby Petito, from Petito and Schmidt's family. Claims to have withheld the information. A plan to help him escape from the country, equivalent to "intentional and malicious" that caused pain and emotional distress to the victim's parents.

Gabby Petito's footsteps into a Florida court Family Prior to the June 22, 2022 hearing.(Fox News Digital / Michael Ruiz)

"Laundry when Gabriel Petite knew she was murdered by her son, she It wasn't ridiculous to find and reunite with his family, "said the lawsuit.

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Bertolino Claimed that theproceedings had no merit, and Laundrie had the right to speak or not speak as he had chosen, so he knew or did not know about Petito's whereabouts. There is no obligation to discuss things.

Another Laundry lawyer, Matt Luka, who appeared directly at the hearing on Wednesday, had a similar discussion.

"In our society, under our law, people cannot speak freely," he said, arguing that the proceedings were "unfounded."

Gabby Petito Memorial Bench in Florida.(Fox News Digital)

Upon entering the hearing, both lawyers said they were unsure whether the judge would rule Wednesday's motion. Finally, Judge Carroll said he would make a written decision within the next two weeks.

"Judges usually take up cases with advice when many investigations are conducted and many cases are cited," said Reilly, a lawyer for the Petito-Schmidt family. Said outside the court. "So I'm not surprised by it at all. I'm surprised that it's only two weeks."

Mr. Bertolino, who once again called the proceedings "unfounded." The Laundry camp said he was looking forward to the judge's decision and said he would "hopefully" be dismissed. 

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"I strongly feel that our legal debate is on a solid foundation," he said. "Judge Carroll was very in tune with both claims and carefully interrogated Mr. Luka and Mr. Riley."

Petito's mother, Nicole Schmidt, was also a property of Brian Laundrie. We have filed another wrongful death lawsuit against. She sat between Riley and her ex-husband Joseph Petite, wore a pendant containing the ashes of her daughter, and leaned a mascard against the computer screen.

Fox News' Stephanie Pagones contributed to this report.