Trial Begins for Suspect in Laken Riley's Campus Murder

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Trial Begins for Suspect in Laken Riley's Campus Murder
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In the trial of Jose Ibarra, accused of murdering 22-year-old Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus, prosecutors allege Ibarra was "hunting" for women and attacked Riley during her morning jog. Evidence presented includes forensic data, a 911 call, and Ibarra's DNA under Riley's fingernails. The defense argues the evidence is circumstantial. Ibarra, a Venezuelan migrant, faces life imprisonment if convicted. The case has sparked discussions on immigration reform, with high-profile mentions by political figures.

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