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.

A judge in Athens heard arguments about what evidence could be included in the trial against Jose Ibarra in the killing of Laken Riley.

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.