The prosecution and defense have completed presenting their cases in the trial of Jose Ibarra, who is facing charges of murder in connection with the death of Laken Riley and several other alleged crimes. Following the conclusion of the presentations, the court has called for a brief recess.
The next step in the legal proceedings will involve Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard, who will be tasked with determining whether Ibarra is guilty or not guilty of the charges brought against him. It is important to note that prior to the commencement of the trial, both the prosecution and defense had reached an agreement for a bench trial for Ibarra. This arrangement stipulates that the judge, rather than a jury, will be responsible for rendering the final decision in the case.
