Convicted UGA campus murderer Jose Ibarra files motion for new trial
Attorneys for Jose Ibarra, who was convicted last month in the deadly attack on 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on UGA's campus, are asking for a new trial.
Laken Riley, Jose Ibarra murder trial could be used as blueprint for future cases
Experts say the murder trial against Jose Ibarra could help change the way that cases are argued in the future.
Georgia senator seeks death penalty for Laken Riley's killer, calls on attorney general to step in
The Georgia senator has demanded that Attorney General Chris Carr file an emergency motion to intervene and push for the death penalty against Laken Riley’s killer.
Jose Ibarra Murder Trial Day 3: Laken Riley's family sees surveillance video
Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder, kidnapping, and other crimes in connection with Riley's death in February.
Mother's phone calls, texts discussed during Jose Ibarra's trial for Laken Riley's murder
Georgia nursing student Laken Riley texted and called her mom as she headed out for a run to see whether she had time to chat - but then didn't respond to her mother's calls or increasingly frantic text messages.
Laken Riley murder: Officers testifying about Jose Ibarra's clothing on day 2
Testimony resumed today in the Athens courtroom where Jose Ibarra is on trial for the murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra 'went hunting for females' on UGA campus, prosecutors say
A Venezuelan man "went hunting for females on the University of Georgia's campus" earlier this year and ended up killing nursing student Laken Riley after a struggle, a prosecutor said Friday.
Laken Riley murder: Bench trial for Jose Ibarra will begin Friday morning
Jose Ibarra, who is accused in the killing of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, appeared for a pretrial hearing Tuesday morning.
Laken Riley murder: Judge denies motion to supress evidence for Jose Ibarra
Jose Ibarra and his brother were arrested, detained, and searched properly, an Athens-Clarke County judge ruled on Friday.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra returns to court for hearing on DNA evidence
The man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus will be back in court on Friday for a hearing on whether DNA evidence can be used during his upcoming trial.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra trial set for November as judge rules on pretrial motions
Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing a nursing student, Laken Riley, is expected to be in an Athens courtroom next month for his murder trial.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra attends hearing as trial date looms
Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing a nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus, was in court in Athens on Friday.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra hearing postponed over DNA evidence
A motion to exclude DNA evidence and expert opinion in a hearing for the man accused of murdering Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley has been granted.
Laken Riley murder: Delay looms in Jose Ibarra hearing over DNA evidence
A motions hearing in the murder trial of Jose Antonio Ibarra may be delayed.
Laken Riley murder: Prosecution reveals evidence against Jose Ibarra
Prosecutors in the murder trial of Jose Antonio Ibarra have revealed more about the evidence and events leading to the death of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley.
Jose Ibarra: Tentative trial date set for man accused of murdering Laken Riley
The judge overseeing the case of the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has set a tentative date to start his trial.
DA not seeking death penalty for accused Laken Riley killer Jose Ibarra
The man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus has plead not guilty to her murder.
Georgia governor enacts 10 new public safety laws, spurring immigration control
Gov. Brian Kemp had high praise for Georgia law enforcement and public safety officers during Wednesday's bill signing ceremony.
Mayorkas faces tough questions on Laken Riley during Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appeared on Capitol Hill a day after the Senate rejected Articles of Impeachment against him.
2024 Georgia Legislative Session: Final push for major legislation
Georgia lawmakers are racing to the finish line to pass major legislation as the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session draws to a close.