Trump says he is considering asking FBI to investigate the death of Nolan Wells Lawyers for Wells’s family have called for a federal investigation into 18-year-old’s disappearance and death The Guardian - US · 11h ago
Florida jury finds ex-sheriff’s deputy not guilty in shooting death of Black air force airman Roger Fortson was shot by deputy when he opened door with gun in hand after a false domestic disturbance call The Guardian - US · Oct 3
Fired deputy acquitted of manslaughter in US Airman Roger Fortson’s shooting death The domestic disturbance report that led police to storm Fortson’s apartment turned out to be false The Independent UK · Oct 2
After Daunte Wright’s death, GoFundMe raised $1.04M; a year later, mother sued over son’s funds In a significant legal move, Chyna Whitaker has filed a lawsuit concerning a GoFundMe campaign that generated more than $1 million intended for the family of Daunte Wright after his tragic shooting. She asserts her right to claim around $519,495, which she alleges was promised to her for their child. The Times of India · Sep 26
Nolan Wells had no water in lungs despite drowning finding, lawyer says Civil rights attorney Ben Crump released information from a forensic examination of Nolan Wells’ cellphone as well as details of the official autopsy The Independent UK · Sep 25
Nolan Wells' Autopsy Leaves Cause of Death Undetermined After Grand Jury Finds No Evidence of Criminal Conduct A newly public autopsy report leaves Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death undetermined, while a Mississippi grand jury found no credible evidence supporting criminal charges International Business Times UK · Sep 25
No Indictments, No Definitive Cause: Key Takeaways From the Nolan Wells Grand Jury Report A Mississippi grand jury declined to indict anyone in Nolan Wells' death. See what jurors found, what stays unexplained and what the family does next. Latin Times · Sep 25
Nolan Wells’ Case Takes A Disturbing Turn As Last Text Message He Sent Before Being Found Lifeless Is Revealed Nolan Wells’ final communication with family and conflicting autopsy findings have raised new questions as his parents continue seeking answers. Bored Panda · Sep 24
‘Clear cover up’: Mississippi jury unanimously declines to press charges in Nolan Wells’ death, despite independent investigation suggesting foul play “We’ll never stop.” We Got This Covered · Sep 24
Nolan Wells death cover-up claims grow as family demands Trump’s DOJ step in The family of Nolan Wells is continuing to release pieces of their independent investigation, as they push for transparency from local investigators and for federal authorities to investigate The Independent UK · Sep 24
Grand Jury Finds No Evidence of a Crime in Nolan Wells' Death as Both Autopsies Leave Cause Undetermined A Mississippi grand jury found no crime in Nolan Wells' death, and both autopsies left the cause undetermined. Here is what that ruling means. Medical Daily · Sep 22
Mississippi grand jury decides not to charge anyone in death of Nolan Wells Jury report says ‘no credible evidence’ points to criminal conduct related to death of Mississippi teen after boat outing with friends on 4 July The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Nolan Wells death case: Mississippi grand jury declines to indict anyone; black teen's cause of death remains undetermined Nolan Wells Update: An 18-year-old Black teenager, Nolan Wells, disappeared after a Fourth of July trip to Mississippi's Horn Island and was found dead two days later. A grand jury has declined to indict anyone after reviewing extensive evidence, but the medical cause and manner of Wells' death remain undetermined,… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Black mom accused of stealing diapers at Mississippi Walmart. Then police shot into the car and killed her 1-year-old It began with an alleged shoplifting call. We Got This Covered · Sep 9
International Business Times UK · Sep 5 Mississippi Police Chief Is Sacked Over a 'Racist Moment' as Slain Toddler's Family Demands Answers Senatobia's police chief was fired after allegations of racist texts and a controversial shooting involving a toddler. The city rejected his resignation, opting for termination instead
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Police chief in Mississippi city where baby was shot by officer fired amid racism claims The child's death stirred anger in the small Mississippi city
The Guardian - US · Sep 2 Police chief in Mississippi town where 1-year-old was killed has been fired The city of Senatobia made national news earlier this year after a white officer shot and killed Kohen Wiley, a Black baby, while responding to a shoplifting call
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Mississippi city where police killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley fires police chief Leaders of a Mississippi city where police shot and killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley earlier this year unanimously voted to fire its police chief
We Got This Covered · Aug 22 Florida woman fatally shot by police after reported domestic dispute, as family disputes officers’ timeline of the two shots At the center of all of this is the bodycam footage.
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Nolan Wells’ parents recount ordeal of son’s death at Atlanta convention Ben Crump and Rev Al Sharpton, also present at National Association of Black Journalists, demand ‘truth’ and ‘transparency’ in Wells’ case
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Officer who fatally shot Black man on a bike in Madison is named as authorities mull charges Bystanders captured the confrontation on video but there is no body camera footage of the shooting
The Guardian - US · Aug 5 Nolan Wells went to an island with friends and never came home. His death has renewed debate over race and justice in Mississippi Uncertainty around the investigation into the death of the 18-year-old, whose body was found after a 4 July boat trip with friends, has led some to question whether justice will be meted out equally
The Guardian - US · Aug 3 Nolan Wells death: at least two people charged over alleged threats to officials Threats come as questions surround death of Mississippi teenager, who was found dead after boat trip with friends
The Independent UK · Jul 31 The mysterious distress call that could change the Nolan Wells investigation IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 30 The mysterious audio that could unlock the truth about Nolan Wells’ final hours The family of Nolan Wells has hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day of his disappearance