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At Mississippi funeral, Civil Rights leaders call for justice for Nolan Wells, 18

First publishedJul 20, 04:16 UTC
Last updatedJul 21, 03:32 UTC · 1m ago
11 outletSeattle Times22 outletsNBC News, ABC News22 outletsCBS News, PBS NewsHour11 outletNBC News11 outletThe Guardian US11 outletNPR News11 outletCBS News
Seattle Times6Black teen found dead after July 4 boat trip to be remembered at funeral led by the Rev. Al SharptonOpen ↗NBC News8Nolan Wells’ funeral to be held Monday in MississippiOpen ↗ABC News8Nolan Wells' funeral to take place Monday as investigation continuesOpen ↗CBS News8Nolan Wells' funeral to be held as questions swirl around Mississippi teen's deathOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8Funeral service for Nolan Wells to be led by the Rev. Al SharptonOpen ↗NBC News8Hundreds gather for Nolan Wells’ funeral in MississippiOpen ↗The Guardian US8Nolan Wells remembered at memorial as community demands truth about his deathOpen ↗NPR News9At Mississippi funeral, Civil Rights leaders call for justice for Nolan Wells, 18Open ↗CBS News8Funeral held for Nolan Wells as investigation into his death continuesOpen ↗
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The parents of Nolan Wells, who was found dead on Horn Island in Mississippi, will hold a funeral for the 18-year-old on Monday. Wells was with friends for the Fourth of July and did not return home.(Image credit: Gerald Herbert)

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The parents of Nolan Wells, who was found dead on Horn Island in Mississippi, will hold a funeral for the 18-year-old on Monday. Wells was with friends for the Fourth of July and did not return home.(Image credit: Gerald Herbert)
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9 outlets, average source rating 7.9/10.
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