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CRIMEJul 16 · 03:10 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy LAURA TURBAY and CLAUDIA LAUER, Associated Press

Family of Black teen found dead after boat trip agrees to inspect his cellphone with DA

The family of Nolan Wells, a Black teen found dead after a July Fourth boat trip to an island off Mississippi, has agreed to inspect his cellphone with a local prosecutor's office. They allege messages were erased from his phone and seek a grand jury review to ensure a fair investigation, citing concerns about law enforcement's role and racial tensions.

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