Jury Trial Ordered For Gabby Petito Lawsuit Against Laundries

Gabby Petito’s parents just received some much-needed good news.

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Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt filed a lawsuit against Brian Laundrie’s parents last month.

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They sued Brian’s parents for knowing more about Gabby’s death and his whereabouts than they let on.

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WFLA reported on April 13, that a jury trial has been ordered AND scheduled for the lawsuit filed by Gabby’s parents against the Laundries.

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If the trial does happen, it has been scheduled for the week of August 14, 2023.

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There is a chance it the trial could be dismissed.

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Late last month, Chris and Roberta Laundrie’s lawyer filed to dismiss the lawsuit.

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It’s been reported the jury trial, if not dismissed, is expected to be open to the public.

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It could draw international media attention.

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