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Conspiracies Around Nolan Wells’ Death Have Led to Threats Against Those He Was with that Day, Attorneys Say

  • Attorneys for Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, and Morgan Seymour announced potential defamation lawsuits on Tuesday against online commenters spreading false allegations about the friends of Nolan Wells.
  • Accompanying Wells to Horn Island on July 4, the three friends faced intense harassment and death threats, prompting their legal action to counter defamatory online narratives.
  • "Lying is outside the bounds of the First Amendment," defamation specialist Andrew Paltzik said, noting that his clients have raised over $170,000 to defend against potential wrongful death claims and pursue libel lawsuits.
  • The NAACP joined the family's legal team on Monday to "press for comprehensive fact-finding," General Counsel Kristen Clarke said, adding that the organization will provide investigative resources to support the ongoing probe.
  • Maintaining her commitment to the process, District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath stated on Tuesday she remains obligated to present all evidence to a grand jury, cautioning the public against relying on online speculation.
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NewsNation broke the news in Chicago, United States on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
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