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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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'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,
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 illegal immigrant who brutally murdered college student Laken Riley.
'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 ...
Re-watch | Judge finds Jose Ibarra guilty on all counts in murder of Laken Riley
Ibarra waived his right to a jury trial, leaving the case to be decided by an Athens-Clarke County Superior Court judge.
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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 ...
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 ...
Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
Venezuelan man convicted in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has been sentenced to life in prison without ...
Laken Riley’s killer sentenced to life in prison after heart-wrenching pleas from her family
A man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley while she was out for a run earlier this year was found guilty ...