I assume his lawyers believe that trial by judge will be more fair to their client than by a trial by jury, given the mood of the community and country and the nature of this crime. A judge is less likely to be swayed by certain elements of the case and rule strictly on the evidence and issues presented during the trial.
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I assume his lawyers believe that trial by judge will be more fair to their client than by a trial by jury, given the mood of the community and country and the nature of this crime. A judge is less likely to be swayed by certain elements of the case and rule strictly on the evidence and issues presented during the trial.
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Jose Ibarra listens through an interpreter during a hearing of the killing of a Georgia nursing student at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Athens, Ga
Trial for man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley to begin
The killing added fuel to the national debate over immigration.
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IMO, this trial is very important, some people think they are smarter than they really are. So far evidence shows me it was premeditated.
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Jose Ibarra has chosen to waive his right to a jury trial and let a judge decide his fate. Opening statements this morning. Ibarra is charged with the murder of college student #LakenRiley, who was killed while jogging.
NEW TRIAL: Laken Riley Murder Trial — GA v. Jose Ibarra — Day 1
https://youtube.com/live/JcDusZLlVEc?si=F9Vcjp5nosVxINVf via @YouTube
Jose Ibarra has chosen to waive his right to a jury trial and let a judge decide his fate. Opening statements this morning. Ibarra is charged with the murder of college student #LakenRiley, who was killed while jogging.
NEW TRIAL: Laken Riley Murder Trial — GA v. Jose Ibarra — Day 1
https://youtube.com/live/JcDusZLlVEc?si=F9Vcjp5nosVxINVf via @YouTube
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Why do you guys think Jose Ibarra chose a bench trial over a jury trial?
That’s pretty interesting to me, and I think it’s a good learning experience to watch a bench trial so the public can compare/contrast that with a jury trial.
I think we will be recapping this Laken Riley trial
12:38 PM · Nov 15, 2024
Why do you guys think Jose Ibarra chose a bench trial over a jury trial?
That’s pretty interesting to me, and I think it’s a good learning experience to watch a bench trial so the public can compare/contrast that with a jury trial.
I think we will be recapping this Laken Riley trial
12:38 PM · Nov 15, 2024
I think his lawyers believe that trial by judge is likely a better option given the attention that this case has garnered nationally over the last few months and the likely impact on the public and, hence, on jury members. A judge is less likely to be swayed by this kind of media attention.
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Suspect in Laken Riley slaying goes to trial Friday in Georgia
A judge on Friday will decide the fate of the man charged with murdering nursing student Laken Riley on the UGA campus.
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On Friday, the man charged with her murder will have a bench trial before a judge in Clarke County Superior Court. Bench trial verdicts are decided by a judge and not a jury.
Jose Antonio Ibarra, the 26-year-old suspect, requested the bench trial. Jury selection was just a day away when it was announced in court on Tuesday that Ibarra had waived his right to a jury trial and would submit himself the decision of Judge Patrick Haggard.
Jose Antonio Ibarra, the 26-year-old suspect, requested the bench trial. Jury selection was just a day away when it was announced in court on Tuesday that Ibarra had waived his right to a jury trial and would submit himself the decision of Judge Patrick Haggard.
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GA v. Jose Ibarra: The Murder of Laken Riley
Jose Ibarra is facing life in prison without parole if convicted in the death of nursing student Laken Riley.
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Special Prosecutor Sheila Ross told the judge Laken Riley “fought for her life” and “her dignity” when Jose Ibarra attempted to rape her. Defense attorney Dustin Kirby said the evidence against Ibarra is circumstantial.
WATCH: Prosecutor: Laken Riley ‘Fought For Her Life, For Her Dignity’
WATCH: Prosecutor: Laken Riley ‘Fought For Her Life, For Her Dignity’
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Laken Riley's mother breaks down listening to final 911 call
Allyson Phillips covered her face and broke down as the court was told that 22-year-old Riley somehow managed to activate the SOS alert on her phone at 9.11am the day of her death.
From the article;Laken Riley's mother breaks down listening to final 911 call
Allyson Phillips covered her face and broke down as the court was told that 22-year-old Riley somehow managed to activate the SOS alert on her phone at 9.11am the day of her death.www.dailymail.co.uk
This jacket was seized from a dumpster and taken for forensic testing, revealing a mixture of Riley's DNA and Ibarra's DNA. Long, brunette strands of hair were wrapped around a button on the jacket which were 'consistent with Riley's hair and forcibly removed from her head'
The court saw images of Ibarra with scratches on his neck (pictured) after Riley's death
A FIERCE FIGHT Prosecutors say #LakenRiley fought for her life as hard as she could… @CourtTV
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- Special Prosecutor Sheila Ross told the judge Laken Riley “fought for her life” and “her dignity” when Jose Ibarra attempted to rape her. Defense attorney Dustin Kirby said the evidence against Ibarra is circumstantial.
GA v. Jose Ibarra: The Murder of Laken Riley
Jose Ibarra is facing life in prison without parole if convicted in the death of nursing student Laken Riley.
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Evidence in trial of man accused of killing Laken Riley will show the Georgia student ‘fought for her life,’ prosecutors say
Evidence in trial of man accused of killing Laken Riley will show the Georgia student ‘fought for her life,’ prosecutors say
In the nine months since Laken Riley was killed while jogging at the University of Georgia, her death turned into a lightning rod over crime and illegal immigration and cast an ominous shadow over the college town of Athens.
Data from the smartwatch Riley was wearing will show that her encounter with Ibarra “was long,” and “fierce,” said Ross. Riley placed a 9-1-1 call at 9:11 a.m. and her heart stopped at 9:28 a.m., with no more movement from her watch, the prosecutor said.
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GA v. Jose Ibarra: The Murder of Laken Riley
Jose Ibarra is facing life in prison without parole if convicted in the death of nursing student Laken Riley.Special Prosecutor Sheila Ross told the judge Laken Riley “fought for her life” and “her dignity” when Jose Ibarra attempted to rape her. Defense attorney Dustin Kirby said the evidence against Ibarra is circumstantial.
WATCH: Prosecutor: Laken Riley ‘Fought For Her Life, For Her Dignity’
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Right.
Circumstantial? With DNA and fingerprints and her blood on his clothes and his blood on her clothes(blood was on somebody’s clothes) and and and.
I’ve watched the first three hours+ of the trial and this feels like another case that should never have gone to trial.
At least the defense isn’t claiming a vast conspiracy by LE or something similar.
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What are they claiming? I didn’t get to watch all of it today.
He is so vile. His expression looks like he thinks everyone is stupid.
My thoughts on the bench trial is that there is less emotion. He knows he is guilty and he only has one person to see how guilty he is.
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I watched opening statements today. Haven’t closely followed this case, so I was stunned by the amount of evidence they have, particularly the video portion. Thank God for technology.
A jury would convict him so fast, no one would have time to leave the courtroom for lunch and come back. So will the Judge, IMO.
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In their opening statement, the defense casually said it was just a circumstantial case, which it clearly isn’t.
I thought it was strange that the only cross examination in the three hours I saw, was to of one of her roommates. Following up on a question the prosecution asked about the clothes Laken wore running, the defense wanted to know if she ever took off layers of her clothes when she was running, specifically, “the layer between her bra and her jacket”…..her shirt. Why would they ask that!? Are they going for a blame the victim defense in some way? I certainly hope not!
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I just started watching yesterdays testimony this morning. What a bright light Laken was and she had so much to offer this world. Learning this piece of trash had nearly 20 minutes to change his mind and just walk away is especially difficult. 
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