Jose Ibarra Sentenced to Life for Laken Riley's Murder

Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old undocumented immigrant, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Laken Riley, a University of Georgia nursing student. The case, which became a focal point in the national immigration debate, saw Ibarra found guilty of multiple charges including malice murder and aggravated assault. Riley was killed in February while out for a run, and her death was politicized by figures like Donald Trump, who criticized immigration policies. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty, opting for a life sentence instead.