Friends Sue Sharpton Over Defamation Claims | Fresno News

Three friends of Nolan Xavier Wells, who died under mysterious circumstances, are preparing to sue Reverend Al Sharpton for defamation after he publicly questioned their involvement and accused them of tampering with evidence. Sharpton’s comments, including in a TMZ interview and at a virtual vigil, suggested they erased cellphone data — allegations the friends’ attorneys say are false and intended to ruin their reputations. Backed by text messages and call logs proving they acted immediately when Wells went missing, the friends are now ready to take legal action — even welcoming Sharpton’s expressed desire to be sued. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48e3ec85419a97ee