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Gabby Petito’s family sues Utah police for $50 million in wrongful death suit 

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The family of Gabby Petito, 22, has sued the Moab, Utah, police department, claiming that the officer’s carelessness contributed to their daughter’s death. They claim $50,000,000 in damages.

In a lawsuit filed on behalf of Joseph and Tara Petito and Nichole and Jim Schmidt, the plaintiffs accuse the Moab Police Department, “Palmer,” “Pratt,” and Daniel Robbins, along with 10 other unnamed defendants, of “negligent failure” in their investigation of an alleged assault between Petito and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, weeks before Petito’s murder.

Petito’s “death was caused by their wrongful conduct or neglect,” the plaintiffs claim, adding that all defendants are guilty of “wrongful death.”

It took more than a week for Petito’s family to find her body, but on September 19, 2021, they discovered it outside a secluded campground in Grand Teton National Forest. She had been on a road trip across the country with Laundrie, who was eventually discovered dead in a Florida nature preserve after going missing himself. Near his body, police discovered a notepad in which he admitted to writing down the details of his fiancée’s murder.

Following a verbal and physical altercation with Laundrie in August 2021, Petito spoke to multiple police with the Moab Police Department before her untimely demise. Parents of Petito’s little child, Gabby, have recruited lawyers who claim the police “failed in their duty to protect Gabby.”

A witness called 911 to report witnessing Laundrie slap and strike Petito as he chased her along a Moab sidewalk, the lawsuit claims. According to a second eyewitness, Laundrie appeared to try to leave her by taking her phone and getting into their van, but she hopped over him and entered the vehicle herself.

The couple’s van was allegedly spotted by an officer named Daniel Robbins speeding down a highway, veering beyond the center yellow line, and colliding with a curb. Robbins then had them get out of the van and have a private conversation just outside of Arches National Park.

Two park rangers and Robbins’ superior, Officer Pratt, joined the suit later.

The cops’ conversations with the two were captured on body camera and made public, but the complaint claims the images don’t tell the whole story. In addition to smearing blood across Petito’s cheek and left eye, Laundrie is also said to have grabbed her across the nose and mouth in an unreleased photo from that day.

In the case, it is claimed that a mark can be seen on her skin in one of the images that were made public. Petito explained to the police officer that Laundrie had seized her.

Petito allegedly displayed “the traditional signs of an abused partner” during interrogation, trying to assume responsibility for the crime and pleading to remain with Laundrie.

Laundrie informed the police that Petito reached for a slap but was pushed away when he retaliated by pushing her. A police officer was first skeptical when he claimed he tried to steal Petito’s phone because he didn’t have one of his own, but the suspect then produced his own handset. Witnesses said Laundrie tried to drive off in the van, but Laundrie insisted he just wanted to go for a stroll with Petito.

The police are accused in the lawsuit of neglecting to properly investigate Laundrie’s inconsistent statements. However, they concluded that Petito was the “principal aggressor” and Laundrie was the victim. Pratt then informed the two that he would have to arrest Petitio, something neither of them particularly wanted.

Assistant Chief Palmer, Pratt’s superior, instructed him to “seriously read the assault statute” and make a decision based on that. The lawsuit alleges that Pratt studied only a portion of the document and erroneously concluded that “intent to cause bodily injury” is a necessary element of assault as a criminal offense.

Finally, Pratt deferred to Robbins, his junior by two years. Robbins stated that he did not believe Petito and that he would not be pressing charges but instead forwarding the matter to the city attorney. Meanwhile, the lawsuit claims that Pratt warned Robbins “you might hear about it in a very terrible way” if the couple disagreed with his choice.

A park ranger voiced her opposition to the ruling by declaring, “I’d rather be dinged for a judgment I made than a decision I didn’t make.” After the ranger finished speaking, Pratt chimed in, “particularly if they think you were absolutely careless in your choice,” according to the lawsuit. Finally, Pratt said that he agreed with Robbins’ choice.

Robbins was writing a ticket when Pratt interrupted him to see whether he’d rather answer a different call. Robbins remained, expressing uncertainty about what to do next.

Based on Pratt’s recommendation, Robbins separated Laundrie and Petito for the evening. The lawsuit claims that Pratt claimed they were not responsible for the couple reuniting if they did so at a later date.

Laundrie killed Petito shortly after in the Grand Teton National Forest in Wyoming by beating and strangling him.

An outside study commissioned by Petito’s family determined that “the officers made multiple mistakes and could not rule out that Gabby’s death would have been averted if the officers had handled the situation appropriately.”

The lawyers for the Petito family also presented media articles alleging problems inside the Moab Police Department. In one case, multiple police officers were charged with engaging in underage drinking on duty. The stories do not include any quotes from any of the listed officers in the complaint.

While the whole evidence has not yet been published, one of the family attorneys, James McConkie, stated in a statement that if the police had been properly trained and obeyed the law, Gabby would still be alive today. “As in this case, disobeying the law can have fatal results.”

Damages in the amount of $50 million are being sought by the family.

The Petitos sued Laundrie’s parents as well, claiming they knew what had happened to their daughter and had disposed of her body. They claim to have suffered $30,000.

In their March response to the complaint, Christopher and Roberta Laundrie called the claims “baseless” and “frivolous” and asked the court to throw out the case.

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We have no problem with the company seeking damages in the wrongful death of their daughter. We saw the same thing. Looked like at best he should have been arrested until further notice. She did have marks on her. But, this shows you that a moment is very important to the next moments that happen in life. We say it constantly pay attention you may miss something. You may save something. You may kill something. These cops sure did. Not directly, but indirectly. Now there's a dead girl and a $50 million dollar lawsuit for not understanding what exactly you are looking at. PORK ON ALL LEVELS! It all starts with you.

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DOZENS REQUIRE CPR AFTER CROWD SURGE IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA… At Itaewon Gathering

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Dozens of unresponsive victims requiring CPR at what appeared to have been a large gathering in South Korea on Saturday have raised death toll estimates to several.

Pictures and videos of dozens of people lying on the streets of the trendy Seoul area of Itaewon are currently making the rounds online, with many of them receiving chest compressions from passersby and emergency personnel.

It's clear from the reaction that the scenario is extremely chaotic, and the visuals are unsettling because many of the people in them don't appear to be conscious.

Ground reports indicate that over a hundred people were hurt, with many reportedly suffering cardiac arrest. Photos show police placing tarps over what appear to be dead bodies, suggesting a high death toll, although the New York Times reports only 2 confirmed deaths.

There are so many people here because this is one of the largest Halloween parties in Seoul; word is that tens of thousands of people have crammed into the narrow alleys, which may have caused the stampede.

It has been speculated, but not proven, that the crush occurred when a celebrity was spotted in Itaewon and everyone rushed to the scene's only bar to catch a glimpse of them.

Yoon Suk Yeol, president of South Korea, has already sent emergency services to the city of Seoul, and the mayor is returning from an overseas trip to assess the damage and receive a briefing.

The story is currently evolving…

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Four teens were killed in an accident after doing “The KIA Challenge” on TikTok.

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In Buffalo, New York, four adolescents were killed in a car incident early Monday.

Marcus Webster (19), Swazine Swindle (17), Kevin Payne (16), and Ahjanae Harper (14), according to the New York Post.

Kia, the destroyed vehicle, was reported stolen on Sunday night, according to Buffalo police. Police think the youngsters took the vehicle to take part in “The Kia Challenge,” a viral challenge on the video-sharing platform TikTok in which users are shown how to hot-wire a Kia, a South Korean automobile, using only a screwdriver and a USB connection.

According to WIVB, “five of the six occupants, were ejected.”

The unidentified 16-year-old driver of the stolen vehicle was reportedly one of two people who survived the crash and received treatment at Erie County Medical Center. According to the source, the driver has been arrested and charged with criminal possession of stolen property and illegal use of a vehicle.

While he awaits his court date today (Friday, October 28), police have freed him on bond.

A 14-year-old girl was the other lucky survivor; she was taken to the hospital and treated in intensive care before being released.

Having recently received a newborn girl on what would have been Harper’s 15th birthday, her family has started a GoFundMe to raise $15,000.

A resident of the area said of her in a TIKTOK video, “SHE WAS A YOUNG MOTHER,

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Nashira Anderson, Swindle’s sister, said her sibling’s favorite activities included basketball and jokes.

Webster will be remembered by his family and friends as a dedicated worker who struggled to keep up with both employment and school.

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The Buffalo Public School District said, “We certainly send our deepest condolences and sympathies to all the families and everyone impacted by this unfortunate and horrific tragedy,”

WGRZ reports that Kia issued a statement on the matter on Thursday.

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Police arrested alledged serial killer in Stockton, Calif.

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California, STOCKTON — Suspect in the shooting deaths of six men and the injury of a woman in Northern California was apprehended early Saturday morning as he drove around Stockton with a revolver, authorities said.

Five of the shootings took occurred in this city in the Central Valley, and police began following leads on the culprit around 2 a.m., according to Police Chief Stanley McFadden’s press conference.

Stockton resident Wesley Brownlee, 43, “was out hunting,” according to McFadden. Brownlee wore a mask and all black clothing.

He then stated, “We are sure we stopped another killing.”

For some time, it was unclear if Brownlee was represented by counsel. On Tuesday, he is scheduled to be formally charged with murder.

The black and gray weapon the guy was reportedly carrying was seen on police camera. A semiautomatic handgun made of what looked like plastic and rubber.

Between July 8 and September 27, five men were ambushed and shot dead in Stockton, and police had been seeking for a man in black who had been seen at multiple murder scenes. A car was parked, and four people were walking.

A man was killed in Oakland, 70 miles distant, in April 2021, and a week later, a homeless lady was injured in Stockton; police suspect the same individual was responsible for both attacks.

Ballistics testing and surveillance footage, according to investigators, proved the crimes were related.

A moment of silence was observed at the press conference in honor of the victims.

On April 10, 2021, Juan Vasquez Serrano, 39, was shot and murdered in Oakland; on April 16, 2021, Natasha LaTour, 46, was shot but survived in Stockton. Five men were slain in Stockton this year: 35-year-old Paul Yaw on July 8; 43-year-old Salvador Debudey Jr. on August 11; 21-year-old Jonathan Hernandez Rodriguez on August 30; 52-year-old Juan Cruz on September 21; and 54-year-old Lawrence Lopez Sr. on September 27.

Brownlee has a criminal background, according to the police, and he is thought to have lived in other places in the Stockton area.

Hundreds of leads poured in when authorities announced the manhunt, and investigators were able to track down and keep a close eye on Brownlee’s residence.

With the help of information from the public and Stockton Crime Stoppers, police were able to narrow in on a likely culprit, as McFadden explained. “Our agents kept tabs on him as he drove around. We observed his behavior and realized he was on a killing spree first thing this morning.”

McFadden further mentioned that Brownlee was held because he had been seen going to parks and other dimly lit areas, stopping to look around, and then continuing on.

They were looking into the attacks to see if they could determine a reason for them. The police reported that some of the victims were homeless but not all. No one was hurt, and the one woman who made it out alive claimed her attacker was silent.

The police chief acknowledged the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Marshals Service, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

Investigators in the area have teamed up with their counterparts in Chicago to look into the possibility of a connection between these slayings and two homicides that occurred in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood in 2018. A man in black with a peculiar walk was spotted on surveillance footage, according to the authorities.

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