Justice for Laken Riley

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Justice for Laken Riley

The New York Post reported Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan illegal immigrant and Tren de Aragua gang member, was sentenced to life without parole in Athens, Georgia, for the brutal murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra waived his right to a jury trial and was found guilty on all charges. Ibarra received two consecutive life sentences plus 27 years.

Proving once again that it’s the enemy of the people, the New York Times wrote in a headline about the sentencing:

Yes, because that’s a headline-worthy part of the story — Trump seized. The aspect of the case that makes the Left bitter is that it’s a national debate topic that lost them the election. They aren’t at all bitter about the circumstances that led to the murder. The case made national news because it highlighted the surge in violent crimes linked to illegal immigration.

Victim impact statements from Riley’s grieving family revealed their immense pain and loss. Riley’s mother, Allyson Phillips, called Ibarra a “sick, twisted, evil coward,” pleading for the harshest sentence. Her father, Jason Riley, spoke of his enduring grief and the fear his daughter must have felt in her final moments. The courtroom also viewed emotional footage of the family learning of Riley’s death. President-elect Donald Trump called for stricter border policies to prevent future tragedies.

The Post added:

President-elect Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform this afternoon about an hour after Laken Riley's killer was found guilty, saying in part, "Our hearts will always be with you."

"It is time to secure our Border and remove these criminals and thugs from our Country, so nothing like this can happen again," he wrote.