Georgia trial of man accused of killing nursing student begins
The trial of the man accused of killing 22-year-old Laken Riley began in Athens, Ga., with prosecutors outlining how they think the suspect killed the nursing student who was out for a run. The defense argued that the evidence is circumstantial and complained about how the case has become political.
Evidence in trial of man accused of killing Laken Riley will show the Georgia student ‘fought for her life,’ prosecutors say
In the nine months since Laken Riley was killed while jogging at the University of Georgia, her death turned into a lightning rod over crime and illegal immigration and cast an ominous shadow over the college town of Athens.
Trial begins for the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Opening statements are expected Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing a Georgia nursing student, in a case that helped fan the immigration debate during the last election cycle. Jose Ibarra is charged with murder and other crimes in the February killing of Laken Hope Riley,
Suspect in Laken Riley slaying goes to trial Friday in Georgia
But a brutal attack sent shockwaves throughout the city and state. Laken Hope Riley, a former University of Georgia student enrolled in an Athens-based nursing program run by Augusta College,
Laken Riley case: Bench trial set to begin for murder suspect
A bench trial is set to begin Friday for the suspect accused of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus.
Trial for suspect in Georgia nursing student Laken Riley's death to begin
The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has waived his right to a jury, paving the way for his bench trial, which is expected to begin Friday morning.
Laken Riley suspect using 'unusual strategy' in murder trial, former DHS official says
Former DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary Jonathan Fahey joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss his take on the suspect requesting a trial by judge and a new report alleging smugglers are telling migrants to storm the southern border.
Prosecutors Say Laken Riley ‘Fought for Her Life’ as Murder Trial Begins
The case was swept up in the debate over immigration after investigators said the perpetrator was a migrant from Venezuela who entered the U.S. illegally.
Jail conditions in Georgia's Fulton County violated constitutional rights of inmates: DOJ report
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Georgia’s Fulton County Jail subjects inmates to ‘inhumane, violent’ conditions that threaten their safety, DOJ finds
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We simulated Tennessee football vs. Georgia 100 times. The result: Not good for Vols fans
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It’s Big, Quirky and Once Hated by Locals. Now This Georgia Mansion Is Asking $40 Million.
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Georgia lineman killed, another injured after workplace accident: 'Tragic passing'
Veteran lineman Eric Weems died on Wednesday after equipment failed while working on a power project in Griffin, Georgia.
Tensions Boil Over in Georgia's Abkhazia Over Property Rights for Russians
Demonstrators oppose a proposal to permit Russian nationals to purchase property in Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia.