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Defamation Lawsuit Against Terrell Owens

6 Oct to 7 Oct
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Defamation Lawsuit Against Terrell Owens. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/61131

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island during a Fourth of July celebration and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation.

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Lawyers for the friends said they intend to file several more defamation claims this week against content creators and have previously indicated their intent to sue the Rev.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 6 Octwording from Toronto Star

Al Sharpton and “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin for comments they made while discussing Wells’ death.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 6 Octwording from Toronto Star

The post was made days after a Mississippi grand jury declined to recommend charges in Wells’ death.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 6 Octwording from New York Post

Both state and independent autopsies have not determined Wells’ cause of death, though the grand jury found his death was “consistent with drowning.”

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 6 Octwording from New York Post

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  1. 6 Oct

    JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island during a Fourth of July celebration and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation.

    4 outlets · Toronto Star

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