Jose Ibarra waives jury trial in Laken Riley murder case

public university located in Athens, Georgia, United States

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Jose Ibarra has been indicted on charges including malice murder and aggravated assault.
The bench trial is set to take place before Judge H. Patrick Haggard and will begin soon.
The case has garnered significant public attention, highlighting issues surrounding immigration reform.

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Jose Ibarra, accused of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus, has opted for a bench trial instead of a jury trial. This decision was made during a hearing on a Tuesday, with the trial set to begin shortly after. Riley was found dead on February 22, 2023, after a run, leading to Ibarra's indictment for multiple charges, including malice murder. The high-profile case has drawn attention, with her death being a rallying point for reform advocates. Ibarra is currently being held without bond at the Clarke County Jail after the court denied his motion for a change of venue and separate charges.

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