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Three Charged Over Threats in Nolan Wells Death Investigation
crime1 month ago

Three Charged Over Threats in Nolan Wells Death Investigation

Three Mississippi residents have been charged with threatening witnesses and a court official tied to the investigation into Nolan Wells’ death on Horn Island. Edward James Porter allegedly called two witnesses multiple times, threatening to kill them and their families; Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce allegedly sent Facebook messages threatening to bomb a judge’s office; Michelle Francine Edwards is charged with bomb threats to the George County chancery clerk’s office and later the Jackson County sheriff’s office. No attorneys were listed for the defendants, and Wells’ family, including civil rights attorney Ben Crump, continues to seek answers about his disappearance and death.

Third Suspect Arrested in Nolan Wells Case Over Threats to Witnesses
true-crime1 month ago

Third Suspect Arrested in Nolan Wells Case Over Threats to Witnesses

Edward James Porter, 40, has become the third person arrested in the Nolan Wells case after authorities say he transmitted threats in interstate commerce, telling a witness he would “come kill” them and sharing the witness’s home address. Wells disappeared July 4 on Horn Island, Mississippi and was found dead July 6; two earlier arrests—Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce and Michelle Francine Edwards—were for related threats. Wells’ family, represented by Ben Crump, has faced online abuse as the investigation continues, with no charges yet tied to Wells’ death.

"Unsealed: Threats Against Witnesses in Trump's Mar-a-Lago Case"
legalpolitical2 years ago

"Unsealed: Threats Against Witnesses in Trump's Mar-a-Lago Case"

Special counsel prosecutors have provided Donald Trump with a sealed exhibit detailing threats made against a potential trial witness, despite objections, in the case involving his retention of classified documents. The exhibit was ordered to be turned over to Trump's lawyers by the presiding judge, who reviewed its contents and deemed it unnecessary to remain sealed. The exhibit is part of a larger legal battle over the disclosure of witness identities and sensitive information, with prosecutors seeking reconsideration of previous rulings.

"Trump Judge Under Fire for Endangering Witnesses in Legal Ruling"
legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago

"Trump Judge Under Fire for Endangering Witnesses in Legal Ruling"

Special Counsel Jack Smith criticizes Florida Judge Aileen Cannon for causing "significant risks of threats" to witnesses in the classified documents case against former president Donald Trump, as she rejected calls to recuse herself and ordered prosecutors to submit unredacted documents containing sensitive information. The government prosecutors argue that making this information public poses a risk to potential witnesses, while Trump's legal team seeks indefinite postponement of trial deadlines. The case involves 91 charges across four indictments, and Trump aims to delay trials until after the 2024 election, potentially allowing him to appoint prosecutors who could drop the charges if he returns to the White House.