Trial Date Set for Suspect in Laken Riley Murder Case

Defense seeks change of venue for high-profile trial as family and public await justice for slain nursing student.

Jose Ibarra, charged with multiple counts including murder and kidnapping, will face trial starting November 18.
The defense argues that extensive media coverage prevents finding an impartial jury in Athens-Clarke County.
Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was killed while jogging near the University of Georgia campus in February.
Riley's death has intensified national debates on immigration policies and border security.
Prosecutors aim for a life sentence without parole if Ibarra is convicted.