Overview

• 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.