Laken Riley murder: Judge orders mental evaluation for convicted killer

A judge has ordered a mental evaluation for Jose Ibarra, who was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley.

Laken Riley's mother still concerned about safety of UGA students

Following the conviction of the man who killed her daughter, Laken Riley, Allyson Phillips is renewing calls for improved student safety at the University of Georgia.

Safety app for runners launching at UGA after Laken Riley murder

A safety app aimed at protecting runners is launching at the University of Georgia, honoring the memory of Laken Riley, the nursing student who was tragically killed while jogging on campus last year.

Laken Riley's mom, sister recognized by Trump during Congressional address

President Donald Trump on Tuesday honored the memory of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student killed while jogging on the University of Georgia campus.

Laken Riley's mom, sister invited to sit with first lady during Trump's Congress address

The White House on Tuesday unveiled the list of guests who will sit with first lady Melania Trump at the Capitol during President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

One year gone: Changes since Laken Riley's death one year ago at UGA

One year after the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, her family continues to grapple with the pain of her tragic death, which sent shockwaves across Georgia and the nation.

Laken Riley Act used in Indiana to deport man who caused fatal crash

The Laken Riley Act was used for the first time to deport Domingo Juan Juan, a Guatemalan citizen in the U.S. illegally, after a fatal car crash in Indiana.

Trump signs Laken Riley Act into law as first piece of legislation

The bill is named after Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed in 2024 by a Venezuelan national in the U.S. illegally.

What is the Laken Riley Act? A look at the first bill Trump will sign

President Donald Trump is poised to sign the first bill of his new administration, and it is named after a slain Georgia nursing student whose name became a rallying cry during his campaign.

House passes Laken Riley Act 263-156 | Next stop: Trump's desk

The Republican Party's Laken Riley Act is heading to President Donald Trump’s desk to become the first bill he signs into law after the party retook both chambers of Congress and the White House.

Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand

The Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster during a procedural vote in the Senate on Thursday, amassing more than 60 votes to advance it to a final vote.

Laken Riley Act passes House with 48 Dems, all Republicans

The Laken Riley Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, making it the first piece of federal legislation approved by the 119th Congress after the House agreed to its rules for the term.

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's death opens larger discussion about immigration, deportation

Despite the State choosing not to focus on Jose Ibarra's immigration status, and instead on the ample evidence they believed had implicated him, the murder of Laken Riley quickly turned into a contentious political debate with Republicans, spearheaded by President-elect Donald Trump.