Friends Threaten Lawsuit Against Sharpton | Jackson News

Three friends of Nolan Wells are threatening legal action against Reverend Al Sharpton, accusing him of defamation after he publicly implied their involvement in Wells’ death. The men—Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, and Morgan Seymore—were with Wells on Horn Island when he stayed behind and was later found dead; authorities still haven’t determined the cause or manner of death. Their attorneys argue Sharpton’s comments, including a TMZ interview and online vigil remarks, falsely smeared them as criminals without naming them, contradicting their account of trying to locate Wells and reporting him missing. They’re demanding an apology, retraction, and cessation of publication. Sharpton, however, welcomes the lawsuit, saying his goal is to support Wells’ parents in seeking truth—and he won’t back down, even if it means facing legal consequences. 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/4cc9d1677e3a3c40