Trial Commences for Suspect in Laken Riley's Murder

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Trial Commences for Suspect in Laken Riley's Murder
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The bench trial for Jose Antonio Ibarra, accused of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, is set to begin, with Ibarra facing charges including felony and malice murder. Riley was found dead in February 2023, and her death has sparked political debate over immigration policies, as Ibarra is a Venezuelan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally. Riley's father expressed concern that her death is being politicized, overshadowing her life and character.

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