"Georgia Murder Case Sparks Immigration Debate and Legal Controversy"
Athens-Clarke County District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez has decided not to try the Laken Riley murder case herself after facing criticism from lawyers and lawmakers. She will bring in a top trial attorney from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council to handle the case. Critics claim that Gonzalez is unable to handle the case effectively, with some calling for the pursuit of the death penalty, which Gonzalez had previously promised not to seek. The decision to bring in a special prosecutor comes amid ongoing controversy and criticism surrounding Gonzalez's handling of criminal cases.