Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-09-22
A grand jury has declined to indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells. The jury found no credible evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict any individuals in connection with the death of Nolan Wells. The 18-year-old Black teenager's body was discovered on Horn Island earlier this year. The jury's report indicated no credible evidence of criminal wrongdoing was found.
This decision concludes a period of investigation into Wells's death. The case had drawn attention, and the grand jury's finding means no criminal charges will be filed related to the circumstances of his passing.
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“A grand jury report has shared new details about the Nolan Wells case months after the Mississippi teen was found dead on Horn Island.”How each side headlined it
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Left: CNN reports that a grand jury found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the death of Nolan Wells.
Center: A grand jury has declined to indict anyone in connection with the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black man whose body was discovered on a Mississippi barrier island, with a report indicating no credible evidence to support criminal charges.
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A grand jury report has shared new details about the Nolan Wells case months after the Mississippi teen was found dead on Horn Island.
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A grand jury has unanimously declined to indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black man whose body was found on a Mississippi barrier island after a Fourth...
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