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Illegal Immigrant Accused of Murdering Laken Riley Took Taxpayer-Funded ‘Humanitarian’ Flight to Georgia

Jose Ibarra’s partner says he acquired taxpayer-funded plane tickets at New York City.

Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP
Jose Ibarra, accused of killing a Georgia nursing student earlier this year, listens through an interpreter during his trial at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court. Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP
BRADLEY CORTRIGHT
BRADLEY CORTRIGHT

The illegal immigrant accused of murdering college student Laken Riley, Jose Ibarra, flew to Georgia on a flight from New York City paid for by taxpayers.

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