Family of Nolan Wells, Black teen found dead off Mississippi island, retains lawyer Ben Crump
The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump following the teen's death off the coast of Mississippi. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his disappearance after a boat trip to Horn Island.
Why it matters
The involvement of a high-profile civil rights attorney suggests potential concerns regarding the transparency and thoroughness of the local investigation.
The family of an 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip to an island off the Gulf Coast has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump amid an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of his disappearance.
The article provides a neutral summary of the family's actions and the sheriff's current findings.
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