The man accused of killing a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus is taking part in a Friday court hearing as his trial looms next month.

Defense and prosecutors argued the law Friday in Athens as the court prepares a trial for man charged with the beating death of Laken Riley.

The suspect accused of killing an Augusta University nursing student on the campus of the University of Georgia was back in court on Friday.A judge in Athens heard arguments about what evidence could be included in the trial against Jose Ibarra in the killing of Laken Riley in a trial that is likely going to capture national attention.

The man accused of killing a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus appeared in court Friday for a motions hearing ahead of his scheduled trial next month.