How Laken Riley's death sent "a reality shock" through the college town of Athens, Georgia
For many students, Athens, Georgia, no longer feels like the safe haven they once thought it was, after the killing of Laken Riley.
Soros-backed prosecutor under fire over death penalty decision for Laken Riley's killer
Politicians and pundits from Georgia and across the country have expressed frustration that Laken Riley's killer, Jose Ibarra, was not sentenced to death.
Brian Kemp Reacts to Laken Riley Killer's Sentence
The Georgia governor said he appreciated the "severity" of the life sentence, given that prosecutors did not seek the death penalty.
Man convicted of murder in death of Laken Riley, Georgia nursing student killed on jogging trail
Jose Ibarra was found guilty in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
Closing arguments have begun in the trial of the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, whose death fueled the national debate over immigration during this year’s presidential race.
‘I do not support the death penalty’: Why the prosecution in Laken Riley’s murder trial asked for life in prison
When Deborah Gonzalez ran to be elected District Attorney of Georgia’s Western Judicial Circuit in 2020, she made no bones about her position on capital punishment.
Georgia senator seeks death penalty for Laken Riley's killer, calls on attorney general to step in
The Georgia senator has demanded that Attorney General Chris Carr file an emergency motion to intervene and push for the death penalty against Laken Riley’s killer.
Why Laken Riley's Killer Isn't Facing Death Penalty in Georgia
Jose Ibarra, 26, was sentenced to to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the killing of 22-year-old nursing student.
Laken Riley's death opens larger discussion about immigration, deportation
Despite the State choosing not to focus on Jose Ibarra's immigration status, and instead on the ample evidence they believed had implicated him, the murder of Laken Riley quickly turned into a contentious political debate with Republicans,
DA in Laken Riley case facing backlash for not seeking death penalty
Patty Morin, whose daughter Rachel was murdered by a suspect in the country illegally, reacts to the convicted killer of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley being sentenced to life without parole.
Laken Riley trial highlights Biden-era immigration crisis as mom of slain cheerleader awaits justice
A Georgia judge has reached a verdict for Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra. Prosecutors say the Venezuelan national ...
MSNBC slammed over article claiming ‘Laken Riley’s killer never stood a chance’
MSNBC is facing backlash after its legal analyst wrote an opinion piece that has been accused of sympathizing with the ...
'Sick, twisted and evil coward' | Laken Riley's mom speaks to Jose Ibarra during emotional impact statement
An Athens-Clarke County judge found Ibarra guilty of all charges on Wednesday after hearing evidence in a four-day bench ...
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Jose Ibarra came to Athens for work. Now, he and brothers all in custody
ATHENS — Barring an appeal, the case against Jose Ibarra is closed. This week, the 26-year-old Venezuelan was convicted of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus ...
Man found guilty of killing UGA nursing student Laken Riley in case that became political hot-button issue
Jose Ibarra learned his fate on Wednesday following a four-day-long bench trial in Athens in a case that captured national ...
Laken Riley’s stepfather breaks down while reading her ‘letter to my future husband’ after killer convicted
The grief-stricken stepfather of murdered nursing student Laken Riley choked back tears as he read a letter she wrote to her ...
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Laken Riley's Stepfather Reads Daughter's Heartbreaking Final Journal Entry Before Her Brutal Murder
Laken Riley's stepfather shared her final journal entry with the court during the conclusion of the trial for her ...