Mississippi grand jury finds no cause for charges in the July death of Nolan Wells
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
A grand jury in Mississippi found no evidence to charge anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black man who died after a July 4 boating trip near the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The grand jury said the death was consistent with drowning, but the family disagrees and is asking for an independent investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.Key Facts
- Nolan Wells’ body was found after he went missing during a party on Horn Island on July 4.
- The grand jury found no proof of criminal actions and said the death was likely due to drowning.
- Both the Mississippi medical examiner and an independent pathologist could not determine the exact cause of death.
- The grand jury reviewed evidence such as cellphone data, witness statements, videos, and GPS information.
- The family, represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, questioned the investigation and wants full reports released.
- The family and the NAACP called for a Justice Department investigation over concerns about the case.
- District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath defended the investigation and denied any evidence of racial motivation or wrongdoing.
- The case has drawn attention because of Mississippi’s history with racial injustice and concerns over how Black people are treated in predominantly white communities.
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