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3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points The student, Nolan Wells, disappeared from an island during a Fourth of July celebration. Three friends of a Black college student who was found dead after going missing are suing Terrell Owens for defamation.
Three friends of a Black college student who was found dead after going missing are suing Terrell Owens for defamation. The student, Nolan Wells, disappeared from an island during a Fourth of July celebration. Lawyers for the friends plan to file more defamation claims against content creators.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the friends, who are minors, by their fathers. It alleges that Owens defamed the friends with a post on X, which included a link to an Instagram video theorizing about their involvement in Wells' death.
Further details about the lawsuit and the allegations against Owens are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: October 6, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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