Nolan Wells’ devastated family to demand urgent probe into teen’s death, release of all records: lawyer

The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who died celebrating July 4th, seeks a thorough investigation. Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump will represent them.

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National story. 11 articles from 7 sources. Updated Jul 10, 2026.

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

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3 sources
Rolling StoneLeft· Jul 10, 2026

Nolan Wells’ Family Demands ‘Thorough’ Investigation: Death ‘Does Not Make Sense’

LamagLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

Ben Crump, Al Sharpton Join Fight for Answers in Teen Nolan Wells’ Mysterious Death

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

WATCH LIVE: Nolan Wells' family calls for probe into teen's death with attorney Ben Crump

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3 sources
WWL New OrleansCenter· Jul 10, 2026

Family of Nolan Wells to hold press conference with Ben Crump, Al Sharpton

News Nation NowCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Ben Crump to represent Mississippi teen Nolan Wells' family

WWL New OrleansCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Ben Crump to represent family of Nolan Wells as death investigation continues

Ran by 1 outlet· WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS
WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MSCenter· Jul 10, 2026

Family of Nolan Wells, Attorney Crump, and Rev. Al Sharpton call for transparent investigation in teen’s death

WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MSCenter· Jul 10, 2026

Family of Nolan Wells, Attorney Crump, and Rev. Al Sharpton call for transparent investigation in teen’s death

Ran by 1 outlet· WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS
WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MSCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Family of Nolan Wells to hold press conference with Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton as independent autopsy ordered

WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MSCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Family of Nolan Wells to hold press conference with Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton as independent autopsy ordered

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New York PostLean Right· Jul 10, 2026

Nolan Wells’ devastated family to demand urgent probe into teen’s death, release of all records: lawyer

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  1. Jul 8Only center coverage:Ben Crump to represent family of Nolan Wells as death investigation continues
  2. Jul 9Nolan Wells’ devastated family to demand urgent probe into teen’s death, release of all records: lawyer

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