NEWSNATIONNOW - Illinois man indicted over alleged threats in Nolan Wells case
Edward James Porter is accused of threatening Bart Edmiston Jr., a friend of Nolan Wells, who was found dead on Mississippi's Horn Island.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Josie Fischels) - Nolan Wells' friends to sue Rev. Al Sharpton for defamation
Attorneys for Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour say Sharpton's remarks have labeled the three boys as criminals and subjected them to threats.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - What happened to Nolan Wells? A legal perspective | CUOMO Crime Time: Weekend
On this episode of Cuomo Crime Time: Weekend Edition, host Chris Cuomo examines the ongoing investigation surrounding the death of Nolan Wells, speaking first with attorney Russell Latino about his client Bart Edmiston Jr., the boating incident on Horn Island, the viral enhanced sea-tow audio, the autopsy and the grand-jury process. Cuomo then speaks with Brandon Tatum about his reporting and interviews with Nolan's friends and their families, the timeline leading to Nolan's disappearance, the mysterious woman last seen with him, the Coast Guard call, competing accounts of Nolan's friendships, alcohol use and more. Chris and both guests also analyze how social media speculation, questions of race and confirmation bias have shaped the…
NEWSNATIONNOW (Steph Whiteside) - Why has Nolan Wells' phone not been turned over?
The cell phone could hold critical information about where Nolan Wells was before he died.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - 'Let that be the last time': Dr. Jamal Bryant gives Nolan Wells rally keynote
Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen who died last month during a July 4 boating trip with a group of friends, would’ve turned 19 on Wednesday. More than six weeks later, authorities are still investigating and have given no public indication that a crime occurred. At a national prayer rally in Wells’ memory, Dr. Jamal Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia, gave a keynote speech at the rally, demanding answers and a stop to the online attacks against Wells’ mother. #CNN #News
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Nolan Wells’ parents write him a birthday letter
Nolan Wells would have turned 19 on Wednesday. More than six weeks after his death, authorities are still investigating his case and have given no indication publicly that a crime occurred. CNN’s Isabel Rosales shares the letter his parents wrote their son for his birthday, shared first with CNN.
ABCNEWS - DA promises to present grand jury 'thorough' investigation into Nolan Wells' death
Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said she is not able to publicly share information amid the investigation.
ABCNEWS - Congressional Black Caucus urges DOJ to review Nolan Wells case
Supporters of Nolan Wells’ family announced that the CBC sent a request on Wednesday to the DOJ to launch a federal review into the death of the 18-year-old.
AI:The Congressional Black Caucus has officially requested that the Department of Justice launch a federal review into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, a move driven by intense advocacy from the victim's family. While the establishment media remains content to offer mere cursory reports on these developments, this demand for federal intervention follows a pattern of escalating tensions regarding accountability and transparency in law enforcement interactions. As families continue to fight for justice in cases of sudden death, this latest push underscores the growing pressure on the DOJ to move beyond procedural formalities and address what advocates claim are systemic failures in local oversight.Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (Steph Whiteside) - Online commenters are defaming Nolan Wells' friends: Attorneys
Attorneys for three friends of Nolan Wells discussed why they will file defamation suits amid speculation about Wells' death.
AI:Legal representatives for three friends of the deceased Nolan Wells have announced plans to pursue defamation lawsuits against online commentators spreading baseless speculation regarding his death. While certain factions attempt to weaponize social media narratives, these attorneys are moving to hold those engaging in character assassination accountable through the judicial system.Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (Jesse Weber) - Nolan Wells family still hasn't turned over phone: Attorney
Wells went missing over the July 4 weekend when he and a group of friends traveled by boat to an island off the Mississippi coast.
AI:Attorneys for the family of Nolan Wells report that his mobile phone remains unexamined by investigators following his disappearance during a boating trip near the Mississippi coast over the July 4 weekend. This delay in reviewing digital evidence comes amid growing calls from the Congressional Black Caucus for the Department of Justice to review the case, as online commenters have reportedly begun defaming friends associated with Wells.Open