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Officials Seek Public’s Help in Nolan Wells Death Investigation as Misinformation Spreads

Mississippi Free Press

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July 9, 2026

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Days after the discovery of 18-year-old Nolan Wells’ body on Horn Island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, law enforcement is requesting help from members of the public as investigators seek information on what happened leading up to his July 4 disappearance and death. The post Officials Seek Public’s Help in Nolan Wells Death Investigation as Misinformation Spreads appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

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Mississippi Free Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Family of Nolan Wells to Call for Transparency and Deeper Investigation After Teen’s July 4 Death

The family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is expected to call for greater transparency at a news conference Friday. The post Family of Nolan Wells to Call for Transparency and Deeper Investigation After Teen’s July 4 Death appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

The Root

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘He Just Wanted Peace’: Parents Honor Nolan Wells’ Life, Raise Questions About Final Hours

Nolan Wells' grieving family remembered his compassion, questioned the investigation and renewed calls for transparency surrounding his mysterious death.

Reuters

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· Jul 10, 2026

LIVE: Family of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells call for investigation into death

Attorney Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton and the family of Nolan Xavier Wells hold a briefing demanding a full, transparent investigation into the death of the 18-year-old, who went missing during a 4th of July boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. #Mississippi #NolanXavierWells #Teen #Death #Investigation #Live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

The Economic Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Nolan Xavier Wells' death in US sparks concern

Nolan Xavier Wells' death in US sparks concern

The Independent

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· Jul 2, 2026

Supreme Court refuses to halt $800 daily fine for news reporter who won’t divulge sources

The case has been being closely watched by media advocates who say it could make sources think twice before providing information that could expose government wrongdoing

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 8, 2026

ABC obliterated for its nauseating coverage of Khamenei’s funeral

Sky News contributor James Bolt says the ABC and Western media have had nauseating coverage of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral. “There has been to me an absolute nauseating way of covering this funeral from Western outlets,” Mr Bolt said. “We had the ABC, we had a reporter go round – who did say, I’m only allowed where the government is going to let me – to me that didn’t go far enough."

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

The myth of media trust - Vaughn Davis

The myth of media trust - Vaughn Davis

CNN

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nolan Wells’ parents seek answers after son’s body found

The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is seeking answers as questions continue to surround the teen’s death. Wells disappeared during a crowded July 4th celebration with friends at Horn Island, off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, and his body was recovered there two days later. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating, while his family has commissioned an independent investigation, citing concerns about the racially charged nature of the case. #CNN #News

Quartz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Teen found dead after July 4 boat trip to Mississippi island; family retains Ben Crump

Authorities are seeking witnesses and unedited footage as they investigate the circumstances of Nolan Xavier Wells' death

Drudge Report

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· Jul 12, 2026

FBI HUNTS FOR LEAKERS

FBI HUNTS FOR LEAKERS (Main headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:DOJ SUBPOENAS NYT JOURNALISTSTRUMP ESCALATES PRESSURE ON MEDIA

Upworthy

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iowa news anchor’s emotional farewell is an eye-opening call for ‘facts’ in journalism

Dustin Nolan announced he was leaving the news industry. From there, the headlines began pouring in. The post Iowa news anchor’s emotional farewell is an eye-opening call for ‘facts’ in journalism appeared first on Upworthy.

The Intercept

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· Jun 29, 2026

The Peter Thiel Ally Who Helped Kill Gawker Wanted to Save Journalism. Then His Site Went Dark.

Aron D’Souza sees the media as in peril. His solution is an AI-powered tribunal to adjudicate the facts of reporting. The post The Peter Thiel Ally Who Helped Kill Gawker Wanted to Save Journalism. Then His Site Went Dark. appeared first on The Intercept.

Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

LIVE: Press conference on the death of Nolan Wells

The family of an 18-year-old man who was found dead after he went missing on Mississippi's Horn Island over the weekend is holding a news conference with the Rev. Al Sharpton and their attorney, Ben Crump. They are demanding an urgent and transparent investigation into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells.

Ethereum on Medium

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· Jul 6, 2026

YUBIT Market Flash (June 29 — July 3, 2026)

The NFP Shock: “Bad News is Good News” Triggers Broad RallyContinue reading on Medium »

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

Judge scolds all lawyers in Karen Read wrongful death suit over ex-Trooper Michael Proctor info leak

BOSTON — A judge called in all the attorneys involved in the wrongful death suit against Karen Read to scold them over leaked impounded information on former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor. Plymouth County Superior Court Judge Mark Gildea...

NewsOne

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· Jul 9, 2026

Nolan Wells Is Not The First: 10 Black Youth Whose Deaths Raised Serious Concerns

Nolan Wells' tragic death joins a long list of Black youth whose untimely demises have raised urgent questions about justice.

Black America Web

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· Jul 11, 2026

Nolan Wells Update: Tyler Perry, Al Sharpton, and Other Black Leaders Add Growing Support

As the investigation into the death of 18 year old Nolan Wells continues, a growing number of prominent Black leaders and entertainers are stepping forward to support his family both publicly and financially. According to People, filmmaker Tyler Perry has offered to help cover Wells’ funeral expenses after learning about the Mississippi college football player’s []

Boston.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Judge in Karen Read wrongful death suit probes leak of Proctor’s ‘sensitive’ information

“All people deserve fair and equal treatment in our system of justice, regardless of any personal characteristic — as abhorrent as some of them may be.” The post Judge in Karen Read wrongful death suit probes leak of Proctor’s ‘sensitive’ information appeared first on Boston.com.

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 26, 2026

Oz Pearlman 'The Mentalist' reads the Eyewitness News Mornings @ 10 team's minds!

Oz Pearlman 'The Mentalist' reads the Eyewitness News Mornings @ 10 team's minds!

The New European

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· Jun 29, 2026

The Sun’s very dodgy social media post

The newspaper interviewed a police digital forensic investigator about his vital work - but X and TikTok posts wrongly suggested something darker

WyoFile

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· Jun 24, 2026

I asked Chuck Gray why he released our confidential voter information to the feds. What have I learned?

Guest columnist and attorney George Powers reflects on his attempts to bring more transparency to the secretary of state’s controversial decision. The post I asked Chuck Gray why he released our confidential voter information to the feds. What have I learned? appeared first on WyoFile .

MS NOW

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nolan Wells’ death is under investigation. But there already is an indictment.

Racism may not have been a factor in the Black teenager’s death, but the skepticism about how officials will handle the case is revealing — and damning. The post Nolan Wells’ death is under investigation. But there already is an indictment. appeared first on MS NOW.

Fark

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· Jun 22, 2026

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Townhall

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· Jul 1, 2026

Here’s What Blanche Has to Say About Those Newsom Investigations

Here’s What Blanche Has to Say About Those Newsom Investigations

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nolan Wells tragic death: Parents raise doubt on friends' account as cellphone mystery deepens

Nolan Wells' parents seek clarity as mysterious discrepancies emerge around his final moments and interactions before his death.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

This was nothing less than a conspiracy to destroy the Daily Mail. Thankfully a judge had the good sense to reject it - but the enemies of a free Press won't go away: STEPHEN GLOVER

This was nothing less than a conspiracy to destroy the Daily Mail. Thankfully a judge had the good sense to reject it - but the enemies of a free Press won't go away: STEPHEN GLOVER

The Big Picture

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· Jun 21, 2026

10 Sunday Reads

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: The World’s Leading Deepfake Expert No Longer Trusts His Own Eyes: NYT on Hany Farid losing confidence in unaided visual judgment as generative video improves. The implications for evidence, journalism, and trust are large. In the age of A.I., Hany Farid is Read More The post 10 Sunday Reads appeared first on The Big Picture.

New York Amsterdam News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nolan Wells death: Attorneys say details ‘not adding up’; family seeks transparency

Attorneys for the family of a Mississippi 18-year-old found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to a Gulf Coast island called for a deeper investigation and greater transparency. The post Nolan Wells death: Attorneys say details ‘not adding up’; family seeks transparency appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

RedState

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· Jul 1, 2026

NPR Makes Less Sense the More They Explain How a False SCOTUS Retirement Report Made It to Broadcast

NPR Makes Less Sense the More They Explain How a False SCOTUS Retirement Report Made It to Broadcast

NBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Family of Nolan Wells demand answers after he died during boating trip

The family of Nolan Wells is asking for answers after the teenager was found dead during a boating trip in Mississippi. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on what the family had to say and the latest developments in the investigation.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mother makes emotional plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son

Nolan Wells' mother made an emotional plea calling for transparency after deleted texts and a filmed altercation raised new questions about his death. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

DNyuz

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· Jun 23, 2026

Former Iowa news anchor clarifies viral departure, insists he was not ‘quitting on-air’

Former Iowa news anchor Dustin Nolan released a statement clarifying his now-viral farewell from KWQC TV6 on Friday. “Facts matter,” Nolan began his statement on Monday. “Journalism matters. Being truthful matters. That was my message on Friday, and now it’s being twisted to fit whatever ideology people want. I was not going to speak on the virality of my []

Fox News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Golden State Killer investigator finds ‘red flags’ in Marilyn Monroe death scene decades later

Paul Holes examines Marilyn Monroe's 1962 death in a new FOX special, questioning the probable suicide ruling and citing crime scene inconsistencies.

Chicago Reader

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· Jul 8, 2026

Speaking for the silenced

For nearly a decade, the global media treated the high-profile death of Illinois socialite Sheila von Wiese-Mack as a one-dimensional true-crime spectacle. Most accounts zeroed in on the gruesome details of her murder in Bali, orchestrated by her daughter, Heather Mack, carried out with help from Mack’s boyfriend. But for retired Oak Park Police sergeant [] The post Speaking for the silenced appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 6, 2026

Sam Larry's associate shares update about his condition amid death rumours

Reports of Sam Larry's serious road accident triggered death rumours online. His associate reassures fans of his recovery following the tragic incident.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

JonBenet Ramsey's Dad Weighs In on DNA Testing After Yvonne Woods Plea

JonBenét Ramsey’s loved ones are still looking for answers nearly 30 years after she was murdered in her family’s home in Boulder, Colorado, in December 1996. As the case still remains unsolved, Ramsey’s father, John Ramsey, weighed in on DNA testing in light of former Colorado DNA analyst Yvonne “Missy” Woods pleading guilty to manipulating []

Metro

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· Jun 21, 2026

David Hockney’s secret funeral attended by just two people

The funeral has already taken place.

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 28, 2026

Rogue Republican Explodes at Fox News Reporter in Wild Confrontation

Fox NewsKentucky Rep. Thomas Massie crashed out on a Fox News Digital reporter who tried to interview him on a Washington street this weekend.Massie, 55, didn’t even look up from his phone or stop speed-walking when reporter Nicholas Ballasy first began peppering him with questions. He was asking about allegations made by Cynthia West, a former Massie staffer, that she was pressured to sign an NDA related to a wrongful termination complaint. “It’s all false,” Massie said in response, before repeating the same phrase when asked about another West claim that he had “an intimate relationship” with Rep. Lauren Boebert.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 13, 2026

No secrecy over nurse’s death, Umahi insists, sues accusers

He said his lawyers had been fully briefed to pursue legal action against those responsible for circulating the alleged defamatory reports. The post No secrecy over nurse’s death, Umahi insists, sues accusers appeared first on Vanguard News.

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