Gabby Petito's Family Pursues Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Police
Posted on AllSides March 13th, 2024
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Petito's family sued the City of Moab and its police department in 2022, alleging the actions of officers involved in the traffic stop led to her death because they did not follow protocol when investigating the domestic violence reported by witnesses on the Main Street of a nearby town. The incident was captured on police bodycam footage, showing an anxious Petito crying as she spoke with officers. The lawsuit claims the police officers did not ask the proper questions that could have identified Petito as a domestic violence victim whose...