Tragic Intersection of Crime and Immigration Debate: Judge to Decide Fate of Suspect in University of Georgia Jogger’s Death
Athens, Georgia — The tragic death of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student at Augusta University’s Athens campus, has become a deeply divisive issue in Athens, transforming her February jog on the University of Georgia campus into a broader political battle over crime and immigration policy. Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, stands accused of her murder and attempted rape, among other charges, after waiving his right to a jury trial. Riley …