Family urges federal review into Nolan Wells’ death after Mississippi boating trip
TL;DR
At the NABJ convention, Nolan Wells’ parents and civil rights leaders pressed for a federal, independent review of the 18-year-old’s July death after a boating trip in Ocean Springs, Mississippi; authorities say no foul play is suspected and the official autopsy has not yet been released, while a family-commissioned autopsy is inconclusive, fueling calls for transparency amid race-related scrutiny.
- Nolan Wells’ parents recount ordeal of son’s death at Atlanta convention The Guardian
- Conspiracies around Nolan Wells’ death have led to threats against those he was with that day, attorneys say CNN
- Congressional Black Caucus urges DOJ review of Nolan Wells case USA Today
- Congressional Black Caucus pushes for federal review in Wells case; grand jury review may be soon Mississippi Public Broadcasting
- Nolan Wells’ family legal team refutes claims of ‘uncooperative’ behavior in DA investigation WLBT
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