3 charged with threatening judge, witness and officials in Nolan Wells investigation

An 18-year-old named Nolan Wells died after a boat trip, and an investigation followed. Three people have been charged with threatening witnesses, a judge, and officials involved in the case, including with violent messages and bomb threats.

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Part of The investigation into 18-year-old Nolan Wells's death off the Mississippi coast

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

3 charged with threatening judge, witness and officials in Nolan Wells investigation

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Seattle TimesLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

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Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Aug 7, 2026

3 charged with threatening officials in Wells investigation

NewsweekCenter· Aug 6, 2026

Nolan Wells Investigation: Three Charged, Allegations Explained

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Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

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Jonesboro SunLean Right· Aug 5, 2026

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Washington TimesLean Right· Aug 5, 2026

Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Aug 5, 2026

Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

Daily JournalLean Right· Aug 5, 2026

Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

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  1. Aug 43 charged with threatening witnesses, families after Nolan Wells’ death, feds say
  2. Aug 5Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

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