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Laken Riley Murder Trial Day 2: Suspect’s clothing

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2 months ago

November 19, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-11-19 07:12:49

SUMMARY: Day two of the trial for Jose Abara, accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus earlier this year, continued today. The prosecution presented evidence, including selfies Abara allegedly posted to Snapchat just before Riley’s death. They claim the images show him disposing of a jacket containing Riley’s DNA. Additional testimony pointed to similarities in clothing worn by Abara and his brother, Diego, who was seen with a dirt-covered hat. Jail phone calls were also presented, where Abara’s wife urged him to tell the truth. The prosecution will rest their case tomorrow, seeking life imprisonment.

The murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the illegal immigrant accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the campus of the University of Georgia, continues in its second day. On Nov. 18, the prosecutors focused on the disposed clothing of the suspect that contained Riley’s DNA and Ibarra’s personal cellphone activity.

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SUMMARY: Thursday started bitterly cold with morning lows in the teens, tying a record low of 16 degrees at Augusta Bush Field. Afternoon highs reached the upper 30s to lower 40s but remained well below average. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect tonight for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale counties, with temperatures dropping to 15-20 degrees and potential black ice in southern/western areas. Friday will see highs in the mid- to upper 40s, with clear skies. By Sunday, temperatures will rise to the upper 50s, with rain expected late Sunday night into Monday, leading to a warming trend that brings highs in the 60s by Tuesday.

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CNN to lay off dozens as part of major restructuring

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January 23, 2025

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www.wsav.com – Dominick Mastrangelo – 2025-01-23 10:57:00

SUMMARY: CNN plans to lay off around 200 employees, or six percent of its global workforce, as part of a major restructuring aimed at transitioning towards digital media during Donald Trump’s second term. The changes are driven by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery’s $70 million investment, targeting $1 billion in digital revenue by 2030. CNN will replace traditional linear television roles with new digital positions, expecting to post over 100 job openings in early 2025. CEO Mark Thompson emphasized the necessity of adapting to evolving news consumption habits to maintain high-quality journalism. Programming changes are also anticipated.

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Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles fires

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www.wsav.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-23 05:16:00

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