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CRIMEJul 10 · 14:13 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITMichael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip to call for transparency, deeper investigation

The family of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, is calling for greater transparency and an independent investigation. They are partnering with civil rights figures Rev. Al Sharpton and Ben Crump, who allege concerns about the official inquiry and have shared video evidence suggesting a possible altercation. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter stated no foul play is suspected, but the family and community remain skeptical due to racial tensions and unanswered questions.

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