Fate of man accused of killing Georgia student Laken Riley is now in judge's hands
The fate of the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was in the hands of a judge after prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered their closing statements Wednesday in the case that fueled the national debate over immigration during this year’s presidential race.
Georgia judge finds Illegal immigrant guilty of murder in death of student Laken Riley
The illegal Venezuelan immigrant charged in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was found guilty on Wednesday. Prosecutors said during the trial that the defendant, Jose Ibarra, 26, who is linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, was out “hunting for females” on Feb. 22 when he targeted Riley, 22, while she was jogging.
Man found guilty of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Jose Antonio Ibarra was convicted on three counts of felony murder and counts of malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape and “peeping Tom.”
Man convicted of murder in death of Laken Riley, Georgia nursing student killed on jogging trail
A judge has convicted the man on trial for the killing of Laken Riley, a nursing student in Georgia whose death in February shook the college town where she studied, as well as the country.
Judge Finds Jose Ibarra Guilty in Murder of Laken Riley
A Venezuelan man has been found guilty of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, a tragic case that has become a flashpoint in the heated national debate over immigration during this year's presidential race.
Who is the Georgia judge who will decide fate of migrant accused of killing Laken Riley?
The judge who will decide the fate of an undocumented migrant accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley is a no-nonsense, silvery-white-haired jurist whose father was killed in an armed robbery.
Judge finds Ibarra guilty of murdering Laken Riley
Jose Ibarra, a suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and in America illegally since 2022 according to immigration officials, has been found guilty
Closing arguments begin in trial of man accused of killing Georgia student Laken Riley
Riley's death became a flashpoint in the national debate over immigration during this year’s presidential race.
Laken Riley murder trial evidence: Wife asked 'what happened to the girl'
The slaying of the Georgia nursing student has been a focal point in the national discussion about immigration, a major presidential campaign issue.
Laken Riley murder suspect’s defense rests as judge’s verdict could come as soon as today
Jose Ibarra's defense will continue bringing witnesses forward on Wednesday, possibly including Ibarra's two brothers. Ibarra is accused of murdering Laken Riley in February.
Defense for man accused of killing Laken Riley tries to poke holes in prosecution timeline
Jose Ibarra’s defense team began presenting its case Tuesday in the trial over the murder of Laken Riley, calling two witnesses whose testimony was intended to cast doubt on the prosecution's timeline of events the day Riley was killed and to suggest Ibarra's brother could have been responsible.
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Verdict up to judge as closing arguments finish in Jose Ibarra trial
Prosecutors and the defense made their final pitches in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra on Wednesday, sending the high-profile Laken Riley case to the judge for deliberation.
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