Jose Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan migrant, faces trial for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley.

Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan undocumented migrant and suspected member of the Tren de Aragua gang, is on trial for the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley in February. Evidence includes DNA found under Riley's fingernails and Ibarra's thumbprint on her iPhone. Ibarra was released into the U.S. due to lack of detention space and pleaded not guilty, facing life in prison without parole if convicted. The case highlights debates around immigration policies and border security.

November 18, 2024
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