Mississippi Grand Jury Clears Friends in Nolan Wells Death, Igniting Legal and Public Clash
A Jackson County grand jury unanimously declined to bring criminal charges in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island. While the panel found the evidence consistent with drowning and rejected racial motive claims, Wells' family and attorney Ben Crump are demanding continued investigation due to unexplained head injuries.