Mississippi Grand Jury Declines to File Charges in Nolan Wells' Death

A Mississippi grand jury found that the death of teenager Nolan Wells was consistent with drowning, with no evidence of criminal conduct or racial bias.

A grand jury in Mississippi has decided not to bring criminal charges in the death of teenager Nolan Wells, whose body was found two days after a boating trip with friends on July 4.

According to reports from Fox News and MyJoyOnline, the grand jury determined that Wells' death was consistent with drowning and found no evidence of a crime or racial motive in the case, which occurred near Horn Island.

Attorneys representing Wells' friends, who were cleared of suspicion, stated they intend to take legal action against individuals who accused them on social media.