Jose Ibarra seeks new trial in murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

Jose Ibarra, convicted of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, is seeking a new trial. His attorneys filed a motion claiming the court made errors that led to a wrongful verdict. They did not specify the alleged mistakes. Ibarra was found guilty on November 20 of multiple charges, including malice murder, and received a life sentence without parole. The case has sparked national discussions on illegal immigration and crime. Riley was abducted and killed while jogging near the University of Georgia in February. DNA evidence linked Ibarra to the crime, despite his claims of innocence and attempts to shift blame to his brother.