Event Brief
Grand jury declines indictment in Nolan Wells death
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: A Mississippi grand jury declined to indict in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, a Black teenager found dead off the Mississippi coast in early July. His family, activists, and attorneys continued pressing for answers, citing details from the medical examiner’s report, including bruising on the back of his head.
WHO: Ben Crump; Rev. Al Sharpton; Nolan Wells’ family; Mississippi grand jury
WHAT: A Mississippi grand jury declined to bring charges in Nolan Wells’ death, prompting continued calls for answers from his family and representatives.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026
WHERE: Mississippi coast, USA
WHY: The grand jury declined to indict despite the family and representatives seeking answers about what caused the blunt force trauma and other injuries described in the medical examiner’s report.
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