Out-of-State Accused in Wells Witness Threats | Hattiesburg News

Two out-of-state men, Joseph Vasquez Dumarce from California and Edward Porter from Illinois, face federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses in the deadly Nolan Wells case, with both pleading not guilty and set for separate trials this fall — carrying up to five years in prison and $250,000 fines. Dumarce is accused of bomb threats against a Mississippi judge and her family, including her stepson who was with Wells before his death. Porter allegedly targeted the father of Bart Edmiston Jr., sending graphic text threats with his address. The case also involves Brandon Washington from Florida and Michelle Edwards from Ohio, each charged with threats against investigators. Meanwhile, legal teams plan to sue Reverend Al Sharpton over alleged false accusations, though Sharpton denies knowing their identities when he called for witnesses during a prayer vigil. 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/417c81d8ca58eee5