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crime1 year ago

Judge to Decide Fate in Laken Riley Murder Case as Suspect Waives Jury Trial

Jose Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented migrant from Venezuela, has waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, opting for a bench trial instead. The case has intensified political debate over the U.S. border crisis, with figures like President-elect Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton weighing in. Ibarra, accused of killing Riley during a run on the University of Georgia campus, was indicted on multiple charges and linked to the crime through security footage and physical evidence. The trial is set to begin soon.

via CNN|
#bench-trial#border-crisis#crime
crime1 year ago

Venezuelan Migrant Charged with Attempted Murder for Shooting Two NYPD Officers

An undocumented migrant from Venezuela, Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, accused of shooting two NYPD officers in Queens, had his immigration case dismissed by a judge last month. The officers were treated and released from the hospital. Castro-Mata, who entered the US illegally last July, remains in custody with an immigration detainer lodged against him. The incident highlights ongoing issues with undocumented migrants in New York City, where over 200,000 have arrived since spring 2022.

via CNN|
#crime#immigration#nypd
politics-immigration1 year ago

"Laken Riley's Father Speaks Out Against Political Exploitation of Daughter's Tragic Death"

The father of Laken Riley, who was allegedly murdered by an undocumented migrant, has criticized the politicization of his daughter's death ahead of the upcoming elections. Republicans have used her killing to push legislation related to border policies, while President Biden's mention of her in his State of the Union address sparked controversy. Jason Riley expressed frustration at the use of his daughter's name for political gain and emphasized that she should be remembered for who she was.

via The Guardian US|
#border-policies#laken-riley#murder