A judge ruled Wednesday, Nov. 20, that Jose Ibarra is guilty of murdering Georgia college student Laken Riley. The case gained national attention due to the brutal nature of the crime and Ibarra’s status as an undocumented migrant from Venezuela. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Key moments from…

The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has waived his right to a jury trial, opting instead for a bench trial where a judge will determine his guilt or innocence. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, appeared in court Tuesday, Nov. 12, speaking through a translator to confirm his decision. Superior Court Judge H.…

New statistics from the FBI’s 2023 Uniform Crime Report revealed U.S. border communities are safer than big cities in states that do not border Mexico. The border cities had fewer murders and overall violent crime, which includes murder, non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault.  Cleveland had 1,700 crimes committed per 100,000 people, New Orleans…

As the presidential election nears, former President Donald Trump is blitzing the swing states and holding his signature rallies. However, an investigation by Newsweek found that once those rallies are over and Trump leaves town, there are unpaid bills left behind. During the weekend of Sept. 28, Trump was in Erie, Pennsylvania, where the mayor’s…

Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, announced on Monday, Sept. 16, the state of Texas is enhancing its efforts to target the transnational Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua (TDA). Abbott designated the criminal group as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization,” and revealed a host of actions to combat the gang’s presence in Texas. “Texas is aggressively…

Texas has spent more than $221 million in taxpayer funds to bus nearly 120,000 migrants to six sanctuary cities since April 2022, an increase from $148 million reported earlier this year. The program, initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott, is part of a broader response to the sharp rise in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border…

United States law enforcement is becoming increasingly concerned about the violent Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua (TDA). Members of TDA have established operations in major cities across the United States as reported on Sunday, Aug. 4. Federal authorities believe that members of the gang are hiding among thousands of Venezuelans fleeing the regime…

On Thursday, July 25, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a founder of the Sinaloa Cartel who evaded capture for roughly 35 years, was arrested in El Paso, Texas. He was lured to the U.S. as part of an elaborate sting operation concocted by the son of his former partner, El Chapo. Zambada has already pleaded not…

U.S. authorities said they’ve arrested a Mexican drug cartel kingpin who’s evaded capture for decades. Federal agents lured Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada across the border into Texas, where they took him into custody on Thursday, July 25.  “El Mayo” is described as the leader of the powerful Sinaloa cartel, which authorities said has been flooding the U.S. with…

President Joe Biden prepares for his first TV interview following the June 27 debate. And history was made at Coney Island on July 4 with this year’s hot dog eating champions! These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 5, 2024. Biden to sit down for first TV interview since debate amid…