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3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

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The fathers of the three friends, who are under 21 and considered minors under Mississippi law, filed the federal lawsuit Monday on their behalf.

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  1. WFLA

    3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation (opens WFLA)

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    The fathers of the three friends, who are under 21 and considered minors under Mississippi law, filed the federal lawsuit Monday on their behalf.

  2. New York Post

    Nolan Wells’ friends suing Terrell Owens for defamation after ex-NFL star posted scathing social media messages (opens New York Post)

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    The fathers of the three friends, who are under 21 and considered minors under Mississippi law, filed the federal lawsuit Monday on their behalf.

  3. The Guardian

    Friends of Nolan Wells sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation (opens The Guardian)

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    Owens sued over September Instagram post that suggested trio tampered with evidence in death of Mississippi teen Three friends of Nolan Wells , a Mississippi teen who died after a July boating trip, have sued NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation.

  4. News Nation Now

    Nolan Wells: Friends sue Terrell Owens for defamation, attorney says (opens News Nation Now)

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    The NFL Hall of Famer had previously pledged $25,000 to a reward fund for information in Wells' death.

  5. Fox News

    Nolan Wells' friends sue Terrell Owens for defamation after he demanded their arrests (opens Fox News)

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    Three friends of Nolan Wells filed a defamation lawsuit against Terrell Owens over his X post demanding their arrest after the student's death.

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