The man accused of the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has chosen to waive his right to a trial by jury and has instead requested a bench trial. In a bench trial, a judge will be responsible for determining the defendant's guilt or innocence.
Laken Riley, a promising young nursing student, tragically lost her life in a heinous crime that shocked the community. The accused individual's decision to forego a jury trial means that the case will be decided solely by a judge.
