It’s been one year since Laken Riley was murdered on the UGA campus
Less than three years before Elon Musk tapped him to help overhaul the US government, Edward Coristine, then 17, was the subject of a heated dispute among executives at cybersecurity firm over his alleged leaking of company information.
One year later: A look at the legacy of Laken Riley’s murder
On Feb. 22, 2024, the University of Georgia community was rocked by the first murder on campus in decades. In the 365 days since, Laken Riley’s name has become recognized
Reflecting on 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley's death nearly a year later
Laken Riley was found dead on February 22, 2024, in a wooded area near UGA’s intramural fields. Investigators said she had gone for a run when she was attacked. Her disappearance prompted an immediate police search, leading to the arrest of her accused killer the next day.
Impact of Laken Riley death far reaching as safety measures bolstered throughout Athens
The impact of the slaying of nursing student Laken Riley in February 2024 in Athens was immense.
Fear still lingers on UGA campus one year after Laken Riley murder
In the wake of the murder, critics said the university had not done enough to enhance campus security, with some going as far as to call Riley’s death “100% preventable.”
It’s been 1 year since AU student Laken Riley’s murder changed politics
Immigration became one of the cornerstones of Donald Trump ’s ultimately successful quest to reclaim the White House. The subsequent Laken Riley Act was the first law passed out of the new Congress and the first law signed by the 47th U.S. president.
Death of Laken Riley | Impact 1 year later
Her murder was a tragic moment for the city of Athens.
Laken Riley Act expands scope of offenses that require ICE to detain undocumented immigrants
Funding for increased detention is not included in the Laken Riley Act. The Department of Homeland Security estimated that to ...
Laken Riley's father recounts 'tough' time in the year since his daughter's death
Jason Riley will always deal with the memory of a horrible day in 2024 that claimed the life of his daughter in Athens.
Laken Riley’s family will get back the iPhone used to call her mom in the final moments before she was killed by illegal migrant
Convicted killer Jose Ibarra left a thumbprint on the phone, making the device a critical piece of evidence in his trial.
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History Repeats: How the Laken Riley Act Revives Failed Crime Policies
Baltimore City knows all too well the consequences of zero-tolerance crime policies. Mass stop-and-frisks, discriminatory arrests, and a complete breakdown in trust between law enforcement and the ...
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One year gone: Changes since Laken Riley's death one year ago at UGA
Nearly a year after the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, her family continues to grapple with the pain of her tragic ...
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UGA’s Alpha Chi Omega chapter hosts fundraiser in honor of Laken Riley
Feb. 22, the University of Georgia’s chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority held “Laken’s Miles” – an event where ...
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How Private Prisons Will Profit from the Laken Riley Act
The law mandates that anyone living in the U.S. illegally accused of low-level misdemeanors or more violent crimes can be detained and potentially deported without a trial or conviction. The law ...
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Central Valley Democrats who backed Laken Riley Act betrayed their Latino communities | Opinion
The act disproportionately targets immigrants, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and increasing fear of deportation.