
An emotional day unfolded in court as the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Lakin Riley pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors have announced that they will not seek the death penalty for Jose Ibarra, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela.
Riley's family and friends were visibly devastated as they faced the man accused of her murder. During the court proceedings, Riley's mother and sister broke down in tears upon Ibarra's entrance. He entered a plea of not guilty to 10 charges, including malice, murder, and kidnapping.