The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was found guilty of murder Wednesday in a case that became a flashpoint in the immigration debate earlier this year, ahead of the presidential election.
Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, was convicted on three counts of felony murder and counts of malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape and “peeping Tom.” He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, in line with the request from prosecutors.
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The decision was handed down by Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard on the fourth day of a bench trial. Ibarra waived his right to a jury trial and did not testify in his own defense. Haggard delivered the verdict after taking a 20 minute break following closing arguments. Sobbing could be heard in the courtroom as he spoke. Riley’s parents, sister, stepfather, roommates and friends delivered victim impact statements before Ibarra was sentenced.
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