The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley on Tuesday waived his right to a trial by jury and agreed to a bench trial – where a judge will decide his guilt or innocence.

A man has waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of a Georgia nursing student. Jose Ibarra appeared in court Tuesday to make the request.

The undocumented migrant accused of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley waived his right to a jury trial Tuesday. A bench trial will begin on Friday.

A man on Tuesday waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of a Georgia nursing student, a case that became a flashpoint in the national immigration debate.

A hearing for Jose Ibarra is scheduled for Tuesday morning in Athens - one day before his trial is expected to begin.