Mom of Texas teen allegedly killed by illegal suspect calls for change after Laken Riley murder
The mom of a 16-year-old Texas girl who was allegedly stabbed to death by an illegal immigrant in December is calling for stricter immigration laws after the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Laken Riley: Funeral services for murdered nursing student
Family, friends and classmates gathered at a church today to say their goodbyes to Laken Hope Riley, the nursing student who was murdered while out for a morning jog on UGA's campus.
Crossover Day 2024: Here's what bills passed at the Georgia Capitol
High-profile bills dealing with immigration enforcement and religious protections were among the dozens that made it through Georgia's Crossover Day deadline.
ICE says Georgia murder suspect's brother was previously arrested, but detainers were ignored
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the brother of the suspect charged with Laken Riley's murder was arrested multiple times in Athens, but the agency's requests to take him into custody were ignored.
Trump evokes memory of Laken Riley in immigration debate, criticizes Biden's policies
Former President Donald Trump took a moment to speak about 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley during his border visit on Thursday.
Laken Riley murder: Suspect Jose Ibarra not seeking bond
The man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens has decided not to seek bond.
Laken Riley murder: Athens-Clark County sheriff campaigned on not 'cooperating' with ICE: 'culture of fear'
A newly resurfaced video appears to show then-candidate John Williams, now the Athens-Clark County sheriff, saying that he would not cooperate with ICE.
Laken Hope Riley honored on U.S. House floor with moment of silence
Members of the Georgia congressional delegation gathered for an emotional tribute on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday to honor the memory of Laken Hope Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student whose life was tragically cut short on the campus of the University of Georgia nearly a week ago.
UGA campus murder: Athens mayor defends city as protesters call for resignation after Laken Riley's death
The mayor of Athens-Clarke County warned against conflating immigration with crime after the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
UGA campus murder: Arrest warrants for Jose Ibarra released
The arrest warrants for the 26-year-old man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens have been released.
Laken Riley's murder fuels political firestorm as UGA community calls for unity
Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for a suspect.
Laken Riley remembered: Cherokee County pays tribute with red and black bows
Love and support are flooding in for Laken Riley and her family as the news of her death reached well beyond UGA and Georgia.
Laken Hope Riley Foundation to be establish in honor of Georgia nursing student
The father of Laken Riley says they plan to establish the Laken Hope Riley Foundation in her honor.
UGA campus murder: Officials face mounting pressure amid campus safety concerns
Laken Riley’s murder has some University of Georgia students and parents pushing UGA and Athens-Clarke County leaders to invest more in safety measures.
Laken Riley murder: Athens DA enlists special prosecutor for trial
Athens District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez announced plans to bring in a special prosecutor to handle the murder trial for a 22-year-old woman who was killed during a morning run on the University of Georgia's campus.
UGA campus murder: Hundreds attend vigil for Laken Riley, Wyatt Banks
A growing memorial has been established at Lake Herrick, marking the location where Laken Riley's body was discovered last Thursday.
ICE confirms Georgia student murder suspect entered US illegally, was previously arrested in NYC
ICE confirmed that the Venezuelan national charged in connection with the murder of 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and had previously been arrested in New York City.
UGA campus murder: Funeral plans announced for Laken Hope Riley
Funeral plans have been announced for the 22-year-old nursing student, Laken Hope Riley, killed while she was jogging on the University of Georgia campus on Feb. 22.
UGA campus death: GoFundMe for Laken Riley's family surpasses goal
Support continues to pour in for the family of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student from Augusta University who was killed Thursday at the University of Georgia.
UGA campus death: Gov. Kemp wants answers about murder suspect's immigration status
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is demanding answers from the White House following the tragic killing of a 22-year-old nursing student, Laken Hope Riley, on Thursday at the University of Georgia.