Shocking Twist in Georgia Nursing Student Laken Riley's Murder Trial

[@brendaturbeville1911]

He was paroled 3 times and back to Georgia. Shame on these judges. I'll bet if it was a child of their's the outcome would have been different.

[@forpetessake3532]

Liberal judges - fire the judges

[@ellybean5868]

He was here illegally and paroled? Why tf wasn't he deported back to Venezuela? I'm so sick of these judges, DAs, and parole boards. And we taxpayers are paying for his defense over and over again

[@je__.]

wild!

[@susannegaede4589]

Lakens family should sue the state, the judges and the criminals in Washington DC!!

[@jean-claudeduclos5248]

Nos juges gauchistes en France sont pire !

[@jacquelinewood714]

THIS PERSON WAS HERE ILLEGALLY HE HAS NO RIGHTS..¡!!!!!¡!!!!!!

[@hollow225]

I cant believe US tax dollars is giving this scum bag proper legal process. Its infuriating.

[@lafl333]

Believe it…bidumb needs to be held accountable

[@Hbizz813]

He should have NEVER been allowed in the U.S!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@RohanDurey]

@@Hbizz813 never was, he’s illegal

[@jennymora808]

They should have never been allowed in the country!!!!

[@lettiegrant9447]

And so women would be safe as long as the illegal men were not allowed? America has enough murderers of its own. What's the difference?

[@joycedavis4754]

@Hbizz813 They commit crimes leave the country and re enter again or they will relocate to a different state like he did. That's why they try not to be under radar because that's what they do....smh America is to open when it comes to illegal immigrants.

[@rosemaryhazen5260]

I agree , he’s a criminal

[@OnTheWaySoon]

Laken didn't have a choice, so why does he get one? He's here ILLEGALLY! He has no rights!

[@maxbang1813]

100%

[@OMERICA-qq2dp]

exactly !!

[@moniquestuart8189]

We have the same issue in SA, the immigrants have come here to wreak havoc but it ultimately seems as though they have more rights than us citizens. It's disgusting!

[@white_genocide2050]

So you are saying if he was American it would have been ok?

[@tac3016]

​@@white_genocide2050🙄🙄🙄 we are all saying that he is on trial, treated as an American when he is NOT, and gets the benefits as if he is a citizen!!! 🙄🙄🙄

[@RNBarbaraP]

How many other women has he hurt/killed?! Disgusting.

[@SusannahLockett]

@@karenorozco8917 no way to know for sure but no doubt this POS has done this many times before in his home country. Maybe here too who knows? Many grapes go unreported and/or unsolved.

[@OMERICA-qq2dp]

I'm sure there's more , just look how disgusting he is !! he's completely self centered !!

[@kwutu5013]

Also had a victim in New York

[@kevinb3030]

@@RNBarbaraP Yeah he's sitting there with absolutely no emotion whatsoever I mean how many did he do in his own country

[@brendaleigh7834]

I object to paying for an attorney for someone who is in this country illegally.

[@susanporter3583]

So do I!

[@bernadettepinsonneault-hk1nl]

So do I

[@cathyprosser1050]

I completely agree 👍

[@Hillr2249]

Oh yessssssss

[@artistheart5272]

Exactly! The constitution is for American citizens only.

[@JKLYDE]

Laken lived 5 mins from me, and her parents went to our church. I can’t begin to explain the amount of devastation this senseless killing caused in our area. The support was and is very strong, but this could’ve and should’ve easily been prevented.

[@1955dmb]

What do you know about the judge? Will he do the right thing?

[@JKLYDE]

@ i don’t, unfortunately. I don’t live near UGA (Athens), but I do know it’s an ooooold country town. I expect the judge will do the right thing.

[@Mdme.X]

Evidence is clear cut this far. Judge seems fair. Defense team is weak. Should be found guilty. Let this be hard lesson learned for UGA for breaking trust with parents who entrust their daughters lives to UGA.

[@1955dmb]

@@Mdme.X UGA has a lot of damage control to do. The defense team surely knows they have no chance for acquittal based on evidence. Mostly likely they are the ones who encouraged a bench trial. I hope a guilty verdict comes. Sanctuary cities/college towns better start stepping up. I've noticed that elected town leaders are also many times property owners who are getting rich with federal money. Springfield Ohio is an example. They are placing way more people in one small apartment than is normally legal. It's shameful to see the greed and corruption that creates unsafe environments for citizens.

[@jean-claudeduclos5248]

Nous en France se sont principalement des musulmans qui commettent des crimes abjects et pourtant ont continue à en recevoir par milliers ! mes compatriotes sont fous !

[@JMarie-z8k]

This Animal should have NO Rights under OUR Constitution!

[@kristirichards2249]

He's not an animal. My cat is an animal. This thing is a monster.

[@cpvsgvmnt2116]

I understand your point.. but animals are cool. This person is evil and deserves no mercy on this earth.

[@clydedenby1436]

​@kristirichards2249 well said.

[@je__.]

​@@kristirichards2249fair!

[@FoodFreedomUSA]

He doesn’t!

[@TrueThingsPrevail]

Now We The People have to pay for his room and board. It’s all so wrong. Eye for an eye…

[@MeOhMyOh2324]

Maybe he won’t be in prison long. If you know what I mean

[@amigocarlos5111]

Yeah 💯

[@lafl333]

@@MeOhMyOh2324 def

[@janets1973]

And his trial- all the prep- all of the police time

[@maggie7660]

@@MeOhMyOh2324AGREED

[@karllongan9535]

3 previous slaps on the wrist from weak, incompetent judges. Hes playing the odds.

[@cathyprosser1050]

You make a valid point but does this slimeball have enough sense to connect those dots and make such a decision 🤔

[@SailOnGoodTimes]

Liberal, Democrat judges. We’ve seen it over and over again. 😡

[@loralieisa]

They have DNA evidence? Send him ti Venezuelan Prison. No reason to support him in USA.

[@BloodSweatandFears]

No reason to keep him alive, frankly.

[@LilRavenWolf]

They'll just make him leave their country.

[@MikeJones-m6r]

They'll just send him back as an "asylum seeker"

[@bornfree0507]

Yes!!

[@adelitabriano4423]

Death penalty

[@emorel48]

This is a crying shame and those who let this type of evil into our country are totally responsible for the murder of Laken Riley!

[@JD29903]

Yeah, we already have enough crime with legals.

[@DemocRATsarePedos-tn3re]

DemocRATs let them in. Rolled out the red carpet for them

[@INatalkaI]

That's not what "duplicitous" means and her name is Laken, not Larkin. They sure are implicated in this terrible tragedy.

[@emorel48]

@@INatalkaI Sorry, I edited my response but in using the word duplicitous I was referring to the meaning as deceptive or dishonorable behavior that led to her death. That these traitors certainly are.

[@jackiesmith1325]

Who’s responsible for all the deaths during the pandemic saying it was only a flu and would be gone by Easter in 2020? And who got rid of the Pandemic Preparedness Response Team?

[@SweetPea112]

He killed an American, and I don't understand why the Prosecution didn't put the DP on the table from the start. I trust they have their reasons. He came here illegally, murdered a citizen and it makes me so angry to know that we have to support him in prison during his incarceration. Prison justice is tough, though, so I hear (never been there, myself). May his time there be as terrorizing, brutal, sick, and depraved as he did to Laken.

[@melodyluvsherhobbies9454]

Agreed!

[@BloodSweatandFears]

Because this country has become unbelievably soft on crime.

[@absolutechad8805]

The illegal aliens sentence will most likely be a lifetime of slave labor.

[@darlingdeb7010]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lindafarnes486]

Maybe because he isn't a citizen?

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

I'm amazed that I am still surprised what people do to each other. I'm 70 years old and still working as an RN. I wish I had the opportunity to orient this student into her nursing career so she could take over when I retire. So sorry for her loss, many patients she will never get to be a nurse to will be missing out by her absence.

[@JollUsARoint]

Yeah it's a damn shame Uncle Dave and thank you for what you do you all don't get the love y'all deserve you help so many people 💚👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DonnaLatty-kh6db]

Such an unnecessary loss for her family and friends

[@jackiesmith1325]

All losses are unnecessary.

[@apphoto8200]

sure looks like he hasn't missed any meals in jail

[@jerseygirl2364]

I thought the same 🙄😡

[@fiondafamily5974]

That's our tax $$ paying for him to live and breathe and eat 🤬🤬

[@ornerypenguin8469]

I want to know how he caught her.. he’s nowhere in shape enough to run up behind her or anything. So sad.

[@blackcherry6877]

This is why we flipped the country Red.

[@jackiesmith1325]

Did you think it was terrible how all those people died during the pandemic on trump’s watch?

[@DemocRATsarePedos-tn3re]

@@jackiesmith1325 waaaaa the pandemic unleashed by 🇨🇳 and democRATs is somehow Trumps fault waaaaa 😭

[@maromaro7765]

@@jackiesmith1325 Fauci & co

[@jeromejasper9111]

@Jackie a little but hurt about most of the country voted for one of the best presidents ever. And if you believe those numbers well bless your heart dear

[@abigailh7715]

​@@jackiesmith1325you poor buffoon

[@misskarenvasquez]

He’s not a citizen, he’s doesn’t have rights in this country!

[@StevieMariee]

He wanted to stay HERE in America, well there you go. Ridiculous he was even here.

[@StevieMariee]

@MobileStore-x4h then I guess he could've just stayed there 😉

[@MikeJones-m6r]

@MobileStore-x4h may as well be.

[@geoffpoole483]

@@MobileStore-x4h You know the OP is referring to the US.

[@jlorde8838]

​@@MobileStore-x4homg he came illegally February 2022

[@CharlesBronson-w8n]

@@MobileStore-x4h you said he was here his entire life.

[@cynthiathurston8]

A coward will always be a coward.

[@Rastebb]

I dont think that really applies. He's speeding up the process and putting his fate in the hands of an expert not amateurs. He very likely did this but this is a boldly confident move

[@cynthiathurston8]

@Rastebb I understand what your saying. I'm just saying he's a COWARD and a coward will ALWAYS be a coward. In every move, in every thought and or action he will be a coward and take the cowards way out.

[@RaZhanBreonna]

For some reason this case truly angered me to my core. Because it’s just like the audacity…it would’ve been death penalty no questions asked.

[@thelakeshow499]

He shows zero remorse why was he in this country in the first place???

[@bethneel6749]

Why can’t he be deported?? Why should we pay for him? 🤬

[@princessshenaniganspresent5538]

Cause he keeps coming back

[@kenzahora9167]

@@bethneel6749 these countries keep sending them back.

[@pamjones8007]

He will be deported, learn how this s*** works before you make comments it's y'all are the most ignorant people who ever lived

[@ellybean5868]

He was arrested twice before and they didn't send him back then! He should have been sent back the first time, but no, they parole him and don't even deport him... Smh

[@SAR0311]

Would you rather him be deported and be free in his home country or paying for his crimes here

[@firestream93]

How in the FUCK do you just "release" someone that is here illegally, and commits a crime?

[@maryrose4712]

Happens in NYC every day, sanctuary cities protects criminals.

[@ladyinred2051]

That's what happened when the citizens don't elect the right people to serve in the government, judges, governors, sheriffs etc

[@TL-pz2kp]

They actually asked him where he’d like to go and he said Georgia and he was flown there by our government

[@IsabellaLeonnn]

If he is affiliated with a gang, it’s not uncommon in South America for the other gang members to threaten the judge and his family. I hope they have protection.

[@saraburns7340]

Why is he even given a defense attorney at the tax payers dollars!

[@ArthurH11]

Electric chair nothing else… sad. May the girl rest in peace

[@helenconstantine4952]

If I was this judge; I would remember that the brother has ties to a gang back home. I would move my family to a safe place and get protection for them. If anyone is aware, in many South American countries, they kidnap judge’s families. I don’t like the sound of it.

[@999nnr]

He ain’t no top guy he a runner at best. They don’t care 😂😂😂

[@LilRavenWolf]

Agree!

[@VandaPietrantonio]

Exactly. It would easy to handle one person the judge rather than a jury.This is a crewel violent gang.

[@honeybee1852]

I highly doubt it’s that easy for him to just get a gang to cruise to America & abduct a judge let alone his whole family 😂😂 watching too many Hollywood movies

[@honeybee1852]

@@VandaPietrantonio what cruel gang are you referring to, not sure if I missed something? I thought it was this guy alone that committed this crime

[@liliad.7448]

Why are we paying for his lawyers )?

[@water4sure]

Why does he have oxygen at all!!

[@jikook7457]

I'd like to know that too

[@Shield.Maiden]

No need. We should have a prison in Siberia

[@madilyn-cole-exposed]

He voted forTrump.

[@slappy8941]

​@@madilyn-cole-exposed Do you really think you're that edgy? 😂😂😂

[@frankdank7439]

@@slappy8941 yes it does.

[@kevintrotter2025]

He is done.

[@LorenaMartinez-gs4fe]

I hope so because the judge is a lefty so that might be why he chose bench instead of a jury… the jury would not have sympathize with him whatsoever but the judge… well he might.

[@rickrollrizal]

Unfortunately, he knows a lot of judges are leftists. He has more chances with a bench trial versus jury

[@joekev27]

I really don't think they would find any jury member that could be sympathetic to this case.

[@circesoul2218]

It's a judge trial. He waved his right to a jury trial.

[@noshrinkingviolet007]

​@@circesoul2218 But probably because they knew they couldn't find anyone who could be impartial.

[@Jennifer_Layne]

@@noshrinkingviolet007Oh I am quite certain they could have found one of those delusional leftist loons with stage 4 TDS. Let’s hope some jailhouse justice occurs.

[@agenaw2877]

In a case like this why would a jury be sympathetic towards the murderer?

[@lindawhite-id3ly]

​@@noshrinkingviolet007 how could anyone be impartial?

[@bloomingaccents]

Why don't we charge ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, WITH PRIOR RECORDS, WITH ACQUIRING THEY'RE OWN ATTORNEYS? WHY ARE WE PAYING FOR NON AMERICAN CITIZENS DEFENSE ON A CRIME AGAINST OUR OWN AMERICAN? I'M SORRY BUT I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LAWS STATE WE ARE REQUIRED TO DO THAT. AMERICAN CITIZENS SHOULD BE THE ONLY ONES GIVEN THAT PRIVILEGE

[@TL-pz2kp]

Exactly. This guy was even asked where he’d like to go live and he said Georgia. So, the government flew him there.

[@Theluckypessimist]

He thinks “well a judge let me go 3 times before, I’ll get a light sentence.” Lmao! We shall see.

[@TonyWard-y6i]

He here illegally and gets more rights than someone busted for a quarter bag.

[@bunman3033]

He's thinking a jury would crucify. I think the judge is going to do the same

[@katherineharvey5663]

The judge better not release him

[@chkrbrdvans]

This is why you don’t let animals just walk into your home.

[@absolutechad8805]

@MobileStore-x4h Bro,it's been over 500 plus years. Try to look forward and not backward. Your Lipan Coahuiltecan neighbor.

[@MikeJones-m6r]

@MobileStore-x4h lol without them, you'd be extinct.

[@kittyrodgers8078]

She was out on a jog, not in her home. We didn't let him in, a corrupt government administration let him in willingly. I'm a desperate attempt to maintain power, with the knowledge they were working in opposition to their oaths of office. I'm a rage filled campaign to sabotage the competition for publicly stating the obvious and gaining popularity.

[@olgazfischer383]

Not an animal-animals love unconditionally. He is an evil monster.

[@sandyflowers9201]

This was not happen if Venezuela were not destroyed for the ambition of many and the oil of Venezuela.

[@LynchR-22]

MURDERER!! Who would even represent this monster?

[@wisdomtruth1147]

I imagine he has killed others in his own country. I hope the judges who let him go in N.Y. dont sleep at night.

[@robertwilliamson707]

Question: Who decided to take the death penalty off the table? and why?

[@vickysimmons9831]

So needless and sad. GA has declared sanctuary cities in GA. That goes against Federal laws! GA has blood on its hands!!

[@bask1876]

Sounds like there was a way to prevent this murder twice but the liberal judges and prosecutors let him back into the society.

[@LorenaMartinez-gs4fe]

Exactly! This pos should not be allowed to live anymore. I can’t imagine her poor Mom and dad! She deserves justice!

[@ryanfraser167]

He must really want to go to a US prison vs. Any possibility of being deported, only logical explanation for going for a bench trial.

[@Shield.Maiden]

Do they have the death penalty in this state?

[@TKC-7889]

Most certainly. Here in the Deep South (Georgia, Carolinas, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas etc….) yes. 💯

[@enhancedutility266]

Yeah

[@firestream93]

GA absolutely has the death penalty!

[@Shield.Maiden]

We should not send this guy back. They should remind him how the penalty works.

[@dereknelson3080]

He's illegal he has ZERO RIGHTS.

[@lisatkach7610]

He has no rights why are they treating him this way

[@susanmoore7229]

Bench or jury trial makes no difference. There is so much physical evidence that his guilt is a given. Still, our prisons are better than Venezuelan prisons. They have truly frightening crime down there.

[@rafaelochoa7022]

In this case and illegal that murders in the United States citizen should not have any legal representation paid for by the American taxpayers! This is such a tragic case in my heart goes out to the victims family 😔

[@jojozep7820]

The pure terror and pain she must’ve gone through is heartbreaking. Darling innocent girl. I hope justice is served. I couldn’t care less about this piece of filth……at least he’ll get to stay in America now…..hopefully for a very, very long time……legally an illegally immigrant.

[@elainelecomber398]

I'm in the UK and only just heard of this case, that poor innocent girl didn't deserve that 😭😭 sending condolences to her family and friends. I hope someone serves him some justice in that jail!!!

[@Bullrider33Outdoors]

The D.A Should Never Be Re Elected She Fully Made Damn Sure That This Mofo Would Not Get The Death Penalty

[@melb2258]

Why wasn’t he deported immediately and straight to a South America prison !!!! Why are we paying for his defense ?????

[@melanie7781]

I suspect that he and his gang will try and threaten the judge is why they chose trial by judge instead of jury.

[@susanibarra3015]

They're thinking the judge will be more easy on him maybe. This guy needs to be charged the death penalty

[@rhonda6739]

Death Penalty!!!! No life in prison!!!! Tom Holman will take care of this murdered!!! He had no regard for Laken's life.....he is pure EVIL!!!!!

[@xuanzhencat]

I live in Georgia. The case made some noise here. Conservatives mad about illegal immigration, parents from all over Georgia worried about their daughters (UGA is a gigantic school). I cannot imagine the jury selection would get him even one sympathetic juror. He honestly might have better luck with a judge.

[@KG_614]

Athens resident here. You're absolutely correct.

[@BloodSweatandFears]

More than conservatives are mad about illegal immigration. Pretty much everyone besides the radical left agrees we need a border to be a country.

[@LorenaMartinez-gs4fe]

Better luck? He needs no luck but DP ! I hope he gets life without parole. Why are you so sympathetic towards this piece of s..,? “ He honestly might have better luck with a judge “ what is wrong with you???

[@JFlower7]

Why does he have any rights?

[@agnidevan424]

How do these people get money for bail?

[@WalkingOneLegAtATime]

Democrats

[@pennydreadfulism]

why is the interpreter speaking into what looks like a vacuum cleaner attachment?

[@bask1876]

That device is attached to his headphones

[@Usernamebbn]

These are commonly used in court rooms. It muffles the sounds a little bit, so that when they speak so that they are not a distraction to everyone else.

[@janetcampbell5678]

She's translating to him

[@veramathieu4484]

It must be a death penalty and no other verdict is acceptable! A poor Laiken fought for her life for 18 minutes.😥💔🙏✝️

[@barbjewell3298]

he has no rights, he is killer . people open your eyes. this is flipping unreal. and they are on the third Day.

[@ShakerMaker1980]

“Crime of opportunity and uh bad things happen.” How eloquent. Sheesh.

[@sunnyday7843]

I had heard he worked serving food in the college cafeteria - is that not true ?

[@fancypinkg]

This plague has created havoc in my country too.

[@essiebod8107]

And mine 🇬🇧

[@ebutuoyssa]

My concern is for the judge. It's much easier to corrupt or intimidate a single judge than it is an entire jury. This decision to deny the jury is either offensive or political. A new federal administration is not going to be kind on this individual.

[@clydedenby1436]

Guilty. Execution, one week from that day.

[@bornfree0507]

Give him the maximum sentence!!

[@Chantililace]

Cuz he know the American people will tear him apart. It’s not a trial of his peer

[@melanindescendants4240]

Exactly!!!

[@darlingdeb7010]

He shouldn't get that anyways. That's a right that applies to citizens.

[@maribolton8968]

which is the law that allows for illegal criminals to have defense in court? He is not a U.S.citizen

[@moriahpalmas5264]

The Liberals law for sure.

[@LLo-y1s]

Why does this illegal immigrant have access to an attorney defending him after taking the life of a precious young citizen? 😳😠🤔😖

[@Mr.Rogers91]

The strategy here is they probably think theyll ever get a fair trial and maybe the judge will be more unemotional ?

[@LorenaMartinez-gs4fe]

The judge is a liberal… that’s pretty much why he chose bench instead

[@Everest710]

He wants a bench trial probably because he's worried about juror bias. Just a thought

[@tracy8772]

He asked for the judge to determine his fate because he is counting on the judge to be easy on him.

[@shawnkdodds]

So, he doesn’t get the death penalty, he will need an interpreter, food, water, healthcare, etc, all tax payer funded...someone needs to sue those responsible and use that to pay for this entire travesty

[@Gelliboo707]

He doesn't even deserve the luxury of being in a us prison smh JUSTICE FOR LAKEN!!!🙏❤️

[@abigailh7715]

He must feel so important with all those people and hearings around him and the courts & justice system vs his country

[@tonysmith1024]

Just think how many thousands of dollars are being spent on his scum! .

[@lisalulu6133]

I think it was because he’s here illegally and maybe he thought the jury would already be against him

[@cubanjewlzz]

@@lisalulu6133 i agree with this statement

[@CharlesBronson-w8n]

​@@cubanjewlzzthis ignorant lady said Riley was discovered in thirty minutes!!

[@lol-o4g]

He is not an American citizen, he doesn't have the same rights as a citizen does!! He is a hostile combatant on American soil illegally, you don't need a search warrant to go through his stuff he has no rights.

[@WilliamChave-lo7oc]

so why isn't the death penalty on the table

[@PepsiBlueDiedSlow]

That attorney is a traitor

[@DivyaChawla-yz4ie]

Why do taxpayers now have to pay for his stay in prison

[@350clara]

This case is so sad 😔sighhhh

[@je__.]

this make my blood boil

[@MaryMiller-fg5sr]

He has no rights. He was a murder who is illegal.

[@williamgallaway1904]

It unfortunate that the death penalty isnt on the table .

[@marybethcompetiello199]

Put the judges in jail who allowed him to be released on previous charges and crimes

[@dalilaksm]

Healthcare, Bed and breakfast provided. Why would he want to go back home? Is that really justice? The only trade is that he doesn’t get to kill the people that is paying for his stay.

[@sonsosavage9987]

It's horrible that I'm shocked and surprised that a write in candidate basically usurped the position of a DA. Unfortunately that's the anomaly here.. not the murder of an innocent person at the hands of a complete stranger, not the "undocumented" who wasn't deported after commiting a crime they were arrested for, the write in winner is the shocker and thats absolutely horrible

[@Bearlyontime]

This individual has no reason to live to see another day, this was premeditated murder.

[@johnallen-mo1gx]

Every Democrat who wants open borders should be sitting next too him as co dependent

[@nancybevans4029]

Why does he get a trial ???????

[@lisamariemonte]

Hes sitting thinking he will get over and be released. Smh

[@1Mandylou]

So we are paying for his attorney and he’s not even a citizen

[@melissaflores9471]

I don't know how any attorney who could defend this evil man that would make me feel as guilty and sick to my stomach shame on them he should not even have a attorney

[@Ridingthewaves305]

Cruel and unusual punishment should not apply to non-citizens

[@cdrad7770]

Let's be clear. He's not a citizen so he has no American "rights".

[@joemajarucon9090]

Thank you demcrats and RIP to the young woman. Shame on the judges who released him to commit this crime.

[@holdencawffle626]

Drived to a wooden area? Yeah you need better reporting skills angenette

[@Kim-yy8kl]

Dragged not driven

[@stephanieb6578]

Deepest sympathy to her family & friends!