Georgian man Jose Ibarra, accused of murdering a nursing student at the University of Georgia, has waived his right to a jury trial.
A Georgia man accused of murdering a nursing student at the University of Georgia waived his right to a jury trial on Tuesday, allowing his case to be heard only by a judge.Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with the February killing of 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley, a nursing student at Augusta University.Riley's body was discovered on the University of Georgia campus after she failed to return from a morning run.
The trial will now begin on Friday.Why Did Jose Ibarra Cause an Immigration Row?Federal immigration authorities revealed that Ibarra entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and was allowed to remain in the country while pursuing his immigration case.His immigration status quickly became a focal point for political leaders, with Republicans linking Riley's death to President Joe Biden's border policies.
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