Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victor’s Off The Hook From JT’s Murder – A Newman Will Still Take The Wrap

“Young and the Restless” (Y&R) spoilers tease that Nikki’s (Melody Thomas Scott) passioned admission of guilt will, eventually, serve to take Victor (Eric Braeden) off the legal hook. However, Rey (Jordi Vilasuso) and Christine (Lauralee Bell) are still primed to apply consequences to the Newman family.

Unless the dead man is somehow still alive, J.T.’s (Thad Luckinbill) offing will mean that Nikki and Vickie (Amelia Heinle), among others, must face justice. It wouldn’t be digestible to write both characters away from jail time because of the death they didn’t report, and later the unlawful burial.

One would think that Phyllis (Gina Tognoni), as the self-appointed coverup crew fixer and Sharon (Sharon Case), despite her initial desire to advise the police, would also be in legal jeopardy. As for Mariah (Camryn Grimes), yes, she was in J.T.V.’s house at the time of the murder. But as long as the information isn’t gleaned about her later learning of the proceedings, it’s plausible that Mariah skates cleanly away.

Victor’s heroic actions served to temporarily protect his wife until her compelled shout out took place at the Ranch, just as the authorities where hauling Victor away in handcuffs. The Moustache’s truly selfless intentions also allowed him to bond, again, with his son.

Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) latest turnaround is real. He means to clear everyone’s names and protect the Newman clan if Victor was going to jail. Now, both opinionated men must adjust their combined focus in hopes of rescuing Nikki from herself.

Rey quickly came to adopt Cricket’s bias against Victor. Believing that he must be guilty, both parties were eager to take any plot snippet and view that as damning against the Black Knight.

To their viewpoint, the receipt of a seemingly devastating digital audio file did make Victor look fully guilty because his own voice appeared to confirm the crime he’s been charged with for these many weeks. Whether that sound can be revealed as fraud could play into Victor’s full exoneration and potentially, Nikki’s peril.

At this point in the endless arc, Nikki’s confession could mean that she’ll serve time behind bars while whoever framed Victor remains free. But the deeply needed unmasking of whoever that person is would likely also play into the Newman family’s victory.

For now, all involved Newman family members remain in danger of not being able to avoid legitimate legal charges and probable prosecution. With that, the latest storyline openings will also need to be closed before the climax arrives.

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