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Georgia District Attorney Faces Backlash Over Death Penalty Decision in Murder Case

District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez's refusal to seek the death penalty for Jose Ibarra, convicted of murdering nursing student Laken Riley, sparks outrage and political debate.

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Updated: Nov 21st, 2024, 6:34 PM ET

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Deborah Gonzalez, the District Attorney of Georgia’s Western Judicial Circuit, has faced criticism for not seeking the death penalty for Jose Ibarra, convicted of murdering nursing student Laken Riley. Despite the family's support for life without parole, state officials and conservative critics have condemned her decision, tying it to broader political controversies surrounding immigration and capital punishment. Gonzalez's stance reflects her progressive views on criminal justice reform, leading to her recent electoral defeat and increasing tensions over the state’s handling of severe crimes by undocumented individuals.

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