The illegal Venezuelan immigrant charged with murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley went out "hunting for females" when he preyed upon the 22-year-old jogger, prosecutors said Friday.

Allyson Phillips, left, mother of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student killed this year, reacts as John Phillips, stepfather of Laken Riley, comforts her during Jose Ibarra's trial at Athens ...

Laken Riley, 22, was a student at the University of Georgia who transferred to nearby Augusta University last year. Gofundme. He was arrested in Queens on Aug. 31 and charged with endangering a ...

ATHENS, Ga. – Jose Ibarra, the suspect accused of killing Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley on Feb. 22, returned to court Tuesday for the third day of his trial as the state ...

Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.

Some state lawmakers want to remove political party labels from sheriffs and district attorneys. Critics say party identification gives voters help when deciding.

The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act 264-159. Some critics say it could pose a threat to civil liberties while supporters say it will make the U.S. safer.

Her father, Jason Riley, told NBC News that his daughter had been excited to graduate in 2025 and work at a children’s hospital. He said she had written down her goals for the year, including ...

Laken Riley Act saw bipartisan support. Although criticized by civil and immigrant rights organizations, the bill passed Congress with backing from 12 swing state Democrats in the Senate.

The Laken Riley Act is the first piece of legislation to pass through the new Republican-controlled Congress and comes as a statement of the party's intent to tackle immigration quickly.

Here are some things to know about the Laken Riley Act: Who was Laken Riley? Riley, 22, was a student at Augusta University College of Nursing when she went out for a run on Feb. 22, 2024.