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Trial begins for man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on UGA campus
In a case that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over immigration during the 2024 election, the bench trial for the suspect in the murder of a nursing student on the University of Georgia campus begins Friday.
Laken Riley murder case: Bench trial begins Friday for accused killer Jose Ibarra
Friday morning, Jose Antonio Ibarra’s trial for the murder of Laken Riley in Athens is set to begin with opening statements, but the court setup will be different than most trials.
Trial to begin for the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
A trial is set to get underway for a man accused of killing a Georgia nursing student earlier this year, in a case that fanned the immigration debate in the last election cycle.
Death of Laken Riley | Bench trial begins Friday for man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student
Riley, an Augusta University nursing student, was found dead on Feb. 22 near running trails on the University of Georgia's campus after a friend told police she had not returned from a morning run. Ibarra was arrested the next day in the case.
Murder trial underway in Laken Riley’s death
Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan national, is charged with murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, battery and tampering with evidence. If convicted, he could face life in prison without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors have said they won’t pursue the death penalty.
Jose Ibarra Waives Jury Trial in Case of Laken Hope Riley's Killing
Georgian man Jose Ibarra, accused of murdering a nursing student at the University of Georgia, has waived his right to a jury trial.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra's trial set to begin Friday
The murder trial of the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley while she was out for a morning run on the University of Georgia campus will start today without a jury.
Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra chooses trial by judge over jury
Jose Ibarra, the Venezuelan national charged in connection with Laken Riley's murder, appeared in court on Nov. 12 for a hearing ahead of his trial on Nov. 15.
Laken Riley case: What to know about Jose Ibarra’s murder trial
Here are details in the Athens trial of Jose Ibarra, accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in early 2024.
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Trial begins against Jose Ibarra, illegal immigrant charged with murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra goes on trial for allegedly murdering Laken Riley. AP The trial against the illegal ...
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Laken Riley case: Jose Ibarra murder trial set to start Friday in Athens
The murder trial of Jose Antonio Ibarra, the suspect accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the UGA campus, begins Friday in Athens, Georgia.
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What we know about Jose Antonio Ibarra, the man charged with murdering a Georgia nursing student
Riley died of blunt force trauma in the attack. Now, Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, is behind bars and has been charged with ...