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Nolan Wells: The FBI TAKEOVER RENEWED Demand... by Ben Crump & Team‼️
Late last night, civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump announced a press conference in Inglewood, California, to renew and double down on the call for federal intervention in the Nolan Xavier Wells case.
Crump announced that U.S. Representative Maxine Waters and AAPI Executive Director Cynthia Choi would join Nolan’s parents, Christine Wells Wesley and Elmore Wesley, in demanding action from the federal government. Unfortunately, Congresswoman Waters was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. We’ll address that before the opposition attempts to spin her absence into a negative narrative, but her absence does not change the purpose of today’s press conference or the growing demand for answers.
In this episode, we’ll break down the press conference and what Benjamin Crump, Cynthia Choi, Christine Wells Wesley and Elmore Wesley had to say. Nearly every speaker returned to two major issues: the grand jury proceedings and the findings from the autopsies performed in Nolan’s case.
Both the state medical examiner’s findings and the independent examination involving Dr. Roger Mitchell remain central to the family’s demand for further investigation. The family and its legal team continue to emphasize that Nolan’s cause and manner of passing have not been conclusively established as drowning and that unanswered questions remain.
The message from the family and its supporters remains clear: they want Mississippi District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath to reopen the investigation into Nolan Xavier Wells’ passing, and they are calling on federal authorities, including the FBI, to launch an independent investigation or take over the case.
We’ll go through the major statements from today’s press conference, the questions surrounding the grand jury and autopsy findings, and why Nolan’s family continues to insist that this case is far from over.
Today marks 90 days since Nolan Xavier Wells went missing. Tomorrow morning, October 5, 2026, on Day 91, we are turning the pressure up.
While scrolling through Instagram on Friday, I came across a content creator encouraging people to contact Mississippi District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath’s office and demand that Nolan’s case be reopened. A few hours later, she posted an update saying that due to the overwhelming number of calls, the phone line was being sent directly to voicemail and that the voicemail would likely become full. She then offered several other ways people could make their voices heard.
That inspired me to make this video.
If calling is no longer effective, we need to look at other lawful ways to make sure the DA’s office hears us. In this video, I’m giving you several alternatives, but I’m also relying on all of you to share your own ideas in the comment section.
Everything must remain legal and safe. The purpose is to regroup, organize and bring everyone together around one collective mission: demanding answers and calling for the Nolan Xavier Wells case to be reopened.
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has the authority to reopen the case. Federal authorities could separately investigate matters within federal jurisdiction, but I personally have serious doubts that FBI Director Kash Patel and the current federal leadership will intervene.
Today is Day 90.
Tomorrow is Day 91.
And the demand remains the same: answers, accountability and justice for Nolan Xavier Wells.
Right winger Sarah J. Fields just issued an ultimatum to Nancy Grace, and the details she included line up with A LOT of what I’ve been telling you about Nancy’s recent trip to Horn Island.
Earlier this week, I told you that I had inside information suggesting Nancy Grace’s Horn Island trip did NOT go according to plan and that serious tension had developed between Nancy and people connected to Nolan Wells’ former friends.
I’ve been questioning for weeks exactly where Nancy stands in her coverage of the Nolan Wells case. Things appeared to shift after Nancy aired the disputed Sea Tow call, and I believe her Horn Island exclusive was supposed to help repair some of those relationships. Instead, based on what I’ve been told, the trip may have made things even worse.
Now Sarah J. Fields is publicly putting pressure on Nancy Grace to tell the FULL story about what allegedly happened during that trip.
According to Fields, Nancy was not wanted at a dinner, Nolan’s former friends were not welcoming toward her, and even some Ocean Springs residents allegedly weren’t happy about Nancy being there. Fields essentially challenged Nancy to tell the story herself within the next few days or Fields says SHE will reveal what happened, including details about that dinner.
For me, this is significant because many of these details mirror what I reported before Fields made these claims publicly.
In this video, I’m breaking down exactly what Sarah J. Fields said, what I previously reported about Nancy Grace’s Horn Island trip, and why I believe this latest development raises even more questions about what happened behind the scenes.
Nolan Wells’ former friends Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, and Morgan Seymour sat down with Fox News’ Saturday in America for yet another interview.
At this point, I’m tired of hearing these interviews described as “exclusive” when Warren, Jax, Morgan, and their attorneys have repeatedly appeared in the media to tell their side of the story. Nevertheless, I made a promise that whenever anyone from the opposing side speaks publicly about the Nolan Wells case, I will bring it to you, examine what was said, compare it with the information we already have, and challenge what I believe are false or misleading narratives.
During this interview, Warren, Jax, and Morgan discussed the grand jury, Benjamin Crump, their relationship with Nolan, and their claim that Nolan was like a brother and best friend to them.
They revisited July 4 and said they had to leave Horn Island around 4:30 because their boat was taking on water. They said Wyatt told Nolan that he needed to get on the boat, but according to their account, Nolan clearly said no and decided to remain on the island with a girl, saying he would get a ride back “with her.” Morgan said it was normal for people to go to the island with one group and return with someone else.
Jax discussed Nolan leaving his phone behind, while Warren talked about calling Christine around 11:00 p.m. and later contacting the Coast Guard. They also discussed learning that Nolan’s body had been found on July 6.
Warren addressed criticism surrounding his emotions during interviews, saying he becomes defensive when cameras are in his face and that he cries when he is alone. Jax and Morgan both said they cried over losing Nolan.
The interview also touched on last week’s statements from digital forensic expert Andrew Garrett and the questions surrounding Nolan’s phone, including Christine’s earlier statements about information allegedly being deleted and what Garrett says his forensic examination ultimately showed. We’re going to break that portion down carefully because the distinction between those claims is extremely important.
The conversation then returned to Benjamin Crump, the autopsy, and attorneys J. Tyler Cox and Edward Andrew Paltzik, who discussed the grand jury proceedings. They also addressed race, media coverage, threats directed toward the district attorney, and threats involving Judge Ashley Cole.
The interview concluded with Warren, Jax, and Morgan talking about how much they miss Nolan. Afterward, Fox News said it had reached out to Benjamin Crump, Christine, and Elmore for comment but had not heard back at the time of the report.
For me, much of this sounded like the same story we have heard repeatedly. In this episode, I’m going through the interview piece by piece, separating established facts from claims and allegations, highlighting inconsistencies, and challenging what I believe are false narratives.
I’m also going to address something that cannot be measured simply by documents or timelines: their presentation and emotion during these interviews. I’ll explain why their reactions continue to raise questions for me personally.
There has been a MAJOR development in the Nolan Xavier Wells case, and it could bring us closer to the truth about what happened July 4 2026 on Horn Island.
World-renowned digital forensic expert Andrew Garrett, who was hired by the legal team representing Nolan’s family, revealed during a recent interview that neither he nor Ben Crump has received what Garrett describes as the original, unredacted Sea Tow audio.
That raises some serious questions.
For weeks, we have heard conflicting claims surrounding this recording. The public heard audio released through WLOX and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Enhanced versions later circulated in which people believe they can hear disturbing background statements, including “Dammit, Bart,” references to Nolan’s name and questions about whether Nolan was okay.
Then came claims that portions of the circulating audio had been doctored or added.
Nancy told her audience that the original Sea Tow audio from WLOX had been doctored and that someone added the background voices we hear, including “Dammit, Bart,” people calling Nolan’s name and someone asking if Nolan is OK.
Now Garrett is asking for the original recording with identifying information such as the phone number and membership information unredacted.
So what exactly is on the original recording? And why hasn’t District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath provided the version Garrett says he needs to independently examine?
For me, the Sea Tow call could be one of the most important pieces of evidence in the entire Nolan Xavier Wells case. I want to know exactly what exists underneath those redactions. I believe the controversial background voices exist on the original source recording.
I believe the truth about what happened to Nolan could be tied to that original Sea Tow recording. Until the complete source audio can be independently authenticated and examined, the questions surrounding this call are not going away.
Nancy Grace appears to be in full-on PANIC MODE after days of backlash surrounding her highly promoted Horn Island exclusive on the Nolan Xavier Wells case.
On Sunday, I put out a video urging everyone NOT to watch Nancy Grace’s Horn Island exclusive because I believed the program would attempt to shift the narrative surrounding Nolan’s former friends, Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour.
Now, word on the street is that Nancy Grace and her team caught wind of the backlash and that there was alleged back-and-forth behind the scenes involving Nancy’s team and Judge Ashley Cole’s camp (Warren Hudson's Stepmother) before the exclusive aired. According to these unverified claims, Nancy wanted changes made to the program and wanted other guests to do more of the heavy lifting as she attempted to appear neutral amid growing criticism.
Whether those behind-the-scenes allegations are true remains unconfirmed, but what actually aired deserves serious scrutiny.
Instead of Nancy doing all the talking herself, attorney Greg J. Morse became one of the major voices discussing the case. Another expert addressed the Snapchat evidence, while the program once again focused heavily on alleged witnesses who reportedly saw Nolan on Horn Island later in the day. They claim that Nolan was allegedly seen between 5 and 6 PM with a girl near the tip of the island.
My question is simple: Who are these witnesses? Who is this girl? What evidence independently verifies these alleged sightings? And why should these claims automatically redirect attention away from the unanswered questions surrounding Nolan’s disappearance and passing?
Then came the ending.
Nancy Grace investigator Dave Mack encouraged viewers to financially support the families through their GiveSendGo, saying the families have been financially crushed. I'd like to remind you these people are RICH!!!!!
I also want to give a HUGE SHOUTOUT to all the Outlouders who were inside Nancy Grace’s premiere chat questioning what they were watching. I saw you. The comments were filled with viewers saying they did not believe the narrative being presented and accusing Nancy Grace of being compromised.
We are going to separate what has actually been established from what remains allegation, speculation and disputed narrative.
BOYCOTT NANCY GRACE: We need to talk about Nancy Grace’s upcoming Horn Island exclusive and why I believe viewers should boycott and protest its release this Monday September 28th 2026.
After watching the promotional clips, I have serious concerns about the narrative being presented surrounding the passing of Nolan Xavier Wells. In my opinion, these clips appear to push a version of events favorable to Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour while raising major questions about how the evidence is being characterized.
Both autopsies left Nolan’s cause and manner of passing undetermined, yet the drowning narrative continues to dominate the conversation. We’re also hearing claims about witnesses allegedly seeing Nolan after his friends left Horn Island, and I want to examine exactly what those witnesses have said, what has actually been established and what remains disputed.
The timing also deserves attention. Benjamin Crump recently held a major press conference alongside digital forensic examiner Andrew Garrett, who said data was deleted from Nolan’s cellphone between the last time Nolan used it and when the phone was returned to his parents. Garrett did not identify who deleted the data or speculate about the intent behind those deletions.
I’ll also discuss Nancy Grace’s recent messaging surrounding the case and why I believe some of the imagery and promotion being used is an attempt to persuade an audience that has been demanding answers and accountability for Nolan.
We’re also discussing Terrell Owens and reports that he has been threatened with potential defamation litigation over his public commentary surrounding the Nolan Wells case, including content he reposted from MY social media.
Finally, we’re going deeper into what it actually means for someone to enter the criminal justice system. Arrests, criminal records, legal expenses and the long-term consequences of prosecution can follow someone for years. I’ll explain why the question of probable cause matters, why an arrest is not the same thing as guilt and why the same standards of justice and due process should apply to everyone.
This is commentary and opinion based on publicly available information and reporting surrounding the Nolan Xavier Wells case.
Nolan Xavier Wells’s former friends need to be arrested immediately, Jax Pitalo, Morgan Seymour, Warren Hudson. In my opinion, we now have more than enough information to demand that investigators take a fresh look at whether probable cause exists in this case.
Benjamin Crump held a major press conference in Orlando, Florida, alongside digital forensic investigator Andrew Garrett of Garrett Discovery, revealing new findings from the forensic examination of Nolan’s cellphone.
The biggest revelation: Garrett confirmed that data was deleted from Nolan’s phone sometime after Nolan’s last activity on the device and before his parents recovered it. Garrett made clear that his forensic examination cannot determine who performed the deletions or their intent. That raises an enormous question: who deleted information from Nolan’s phone, and why?
Andrew Garrett says Mississippi District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath had access to his forensic findings showing that data was deleted from Nolan Xavier Wells’s phone both before and after Nolan’s passing.
We also learned that investigators reconstructed Nolan’s cellphone movements throughout July 4 using digital and location data, providing a detailed timeline of where the phone traveled after Nolan was last seen.
Another major development came from the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s autopsy report. The state officially classified Nolan’s cause and manner of passing as UNDETERMINED. The report documented no fluid or debris within the airways and an empty stomach, raising serious questions about how the grand jury concluded that the circumstances surrounding Nolan’s passing were consistent with drowning.
And there is still more coming.
Benjamin Crump announced that another press conference is expected next Thursday, where additional details surrounding the autopsy findings are expected to be discussed.
This case is not over. Nolan Xavier Wells and his family deserve answers.
There is no one on the planet who could convince me that Nancy Grace has been bought and paid for, by the puppet master.
Last night, Nancy Grace took things to an entirely different level. Nancy pushed the narrative that Nolan drowned, despite the fact that the official cause and manner of his passing remains UNDETERMINED. The grand jury concluded that the evidence was “consistent with drowning,” but that is not the same thing as an autopsy determining drowning as Nolan’s official cause of passing.
Then Nancy Grace claimed that the Sea Tow call was completely fake and repeatedly said that Nolan’s former friends had been “exonerated.” A grand jury declining to indict means no criminal charges were brought based on the evidence presented. That is a very specific legal outcome, and tonight we are going to talk about the language Nancy used to characterize it.
But for me, the most unforgivable part was what Nancy said about Nolan’s parents, Christine Wells-Wonsley and Elmore Wonsley. She claimed that Nolan’s parents had accused his former friends of doing something nefarious to their son.
I have followed this case from the beginning, and Christine and Elmore have repeatedly said what they want: ANSWERS. Christine has publicly stated that the only question they have is, “What happened to our son?”
I have called out Nancy Grace’s coverage before, but what happened last night takes this to an entirely different level.
Christine Wells-Wonsley, Elmore Wonsley Sr., Ben Crump and his legal team just held a press conference addressing Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath’s announcement that the grand jury returned a no true bill, meaning no one will be indicted in connection with Nolan Wells’ passing.
For anyone who felt saddened, disappointed or believed this investigation was over, trust me, by the end of this video you may feel very differently. I am invigorated. I am excited. And like I told you guys this morning, this case is NOT over. It’s only getting started.
Ben Crump and his team made it clear they are not backing down. They challenged DA Angel Myers McIlrath’s handling of this case and announced that another press conference is coming, where they say results from Nolan’s phone and its metadata will be revealed, with information they described as extremely surprising.
The family’s team also discussed findings from the second independent autopsy, including trauma to the back of Nolan’s head that they say occurred hours before his passing.
Ben Crump directly accused DA Angel Myers McIlrath of lying and also addressed the Sea Tow call. Attorneys with the NAACP joined the press conference and pledged to continue standing with Nolan’s family, arguing that the DA’s job is not done.
Christine Wells-Wonsley also revealed something deeply disturbing. She says she received a text from DA Angel Myers McIlrath yesterday informing her that the grand jury had reached a decision, but the message did NOT tell her what that decision was. Christine says she ultimately learned about the no true bill on Facebook along with everyone else.
Regardless of what side you’re on, Nolan’s mother should not have had to learn that information from social media.
Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has announced that a grand jury unanimously returned a “no true bill” in investigation of Nolan Xavier Wells, meaning the grand jury declined to indict anyone in connection with Nolan’s passing.
The announcement exploded online Monday night, but I am not shocked or surprised. We expected this possibility. We are prepared, we are ready, and this will NOT deter me, you, or anyone else demanding answers and justice for Nolan Xavier Wells.
DA McIlrath also released a video statement, and today I’m breaking it ALL down. In my view, much of her statement appeared focused on challenging the narrative presented by Nolan’s family and legal team, including attorney Benjamin Crump and Nolan’s parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley.
McIlrath made several major claims. She said Nolan chose to remain on Horn Island. She addressed communications involving Crump’s legal team and prosecutors, the private forensic examination of Nolan’s cellphone, findings concerning whether information had been deleted from the phone, and Dr. Roger Mitchell’s continued work surrounding Nolan’s independent autopsy.
But there are still major questions, and Benjamin Crump’s team has previously disputed the DA’s characterization of the family’s cooperation, including what was agreed upon regarding the joint forensic examination of Nolan’s phone.
Crump issued a statement following the grand jury announcement, and I’m going through the inconsistencies and unanswered questions surrounding these competing accounts. Crump has also announced a press conference for today, September 22, at 12 PM.
A “no true bill” does not mean this conversation is over. We’re going through the DA’s statements, the grand jury findings, the phone evidence, the independent autopsy and everything that comes next in the fight for answers about what happened to Nolan Xavier Wells.
Shaquille O’Neal is facing backlash after appearing on stage with FBI Director Kash Patel and accepting an honorary FBI credential during an event where Shaq was reportedly helping provide meals to hundreds of law enforcement officers.
But for many people, the bigger issue is Kash Patel himself. Patel remains a highly controversial figure, over criticism surrounding the Trump administration’s handling and release of records connected to Jeffrey Epstein. So when Shaq stood alongside Patel and accepted the honor, some longtime supporters questioned why he would associate himself with him.
But I think Shaq made this situation 10 times worse with the way he responded to the criticism.
Instead of simply getting on Instagram and saying, “I hear you. I understand why some of my supporters are upset. My appearance wasn’t about supporting Kash Patel politically. I was there because I support law enforcement,” Shaq went after the people criticizing him.
When OG Matt called him out, Shaq responded by talking about Matt’s house. Shaq also went after another content creator, insulting his page and saying he lives at his mother’s house.
What does someone’s house, apartment or living situation have to do with the argument they’re making?
These are the same everyday people who helped make Shaq who he is today. This could have been an opportunity for Shaq to listen to his supporters, explain himself and show some humility. Instead, in my opinion, those two content creators showed more integrity in that exchange than Shaq did with his response.
Today we’re breaking down what happened with Shaq and Kash Patel, why people are upset, and why Shaq’s response may have turned a controversy into an even bigger one.
Colin Kaepernick sat down with Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes, hosts of the All The Smoke podcast, and for the first time in an interview, Colin sheds light on Nolan Xavier Wells’ autopsy, and nothing could make me more proud.
We know Colin Kaepernick paid for Nolan’s second, independent autopsy performed by Dr. Roger Mitchell Jr. During this interview, Colin speaks about the fact that Nolan’s lungs and throat structures were not available for Dr. Mitchell’s examination and that crucial questions surrounding Nolan’s passing remain unanswered.
These are the exact issues I have been trying to get everybody focused back on. Dr. Mitchell’s independent autopsy listed Nolan’s cause and manner of passing as undetermined pending further investigation, and he was unable to examine Nolan’s airway and lungs for the presence of water. He also did not receive parts of Nolan’s throat, limiting his ability to evaluate whether a neck injury could have contributed to Nolan’s passing.
I love that Colin Kaepernick is using his platform to bring attention back to these crucial questions surrounding Nolan’s autopsy.
I also want to see more athletes speaking about Nolan, especially considering Nolan wanted to be a football player and had dreams of taking his talent to the NFL. I would love to see more athletes, rappers, actors and other influential people use their platforms to keep Nolan’s name and story alive.
Honorable mention to Ryan Clark, who posted himself on Instagram wearing a Nolan Xavier Wells T-shirt.
Colin Kaepernick also spoke about Jay-Z during the interview, which, after my last video, I wasn’t sure he would continue doing. I’m happy to report that he is. Of all the interviews I’ve watched, I think this may be the clearest Colin has been when explaining his issues with Jay-Z and Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL.
And speaking of Jay-Z, there are now reports claiming he’s having difficulty finding an artist for the Super Bowl halftime show and may have to fill the role himself. Give me a break. Every artist and their mama wants to hit the Super Bowl stage.
We’ll touch on that at the end of the video. For now, our focus is Nolan Xavier Wells and the questions surrounding his autopsy that still need answers.
Converse is facing immense backlash over a controversial ad campaign that has horrified and angered many people in the Black community.
When Converse was initially contacted by The Washington Post, the company reportedly had no comment. But as the controversy spread online and the backlash intensified, Converse finally responded with an apology.
But an apology is not enough.
The same way we rejected Target’s apology, we are rejecting Converse’s apology. We are demanding accountability and transparency about how this campaign was created and approved in the first place.
Who was involved in developing this campaign? Who was the photographer? Who approved the final images? Who inside Converse signed off on it? A company the size of Converse has multiple levels of review, approval and legal oversight, so the public deserves to know how something this controversial made it all the way to publication.
And where is Nike?
Nike owns Converse, yet questions remain about why the parent company has not publicly addressed the controversy.
This also raises a much bigger conversation about what appears to be an increasingly common cycle. A controversial campaign or product generates attention and support from parts of the MAGA movement and the political right, backlash follows, the company issues an apology or statement, and within days everyone moves on to the next controversy.
We’ve already watched major cultural battles erupt around American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney campaign and Target’s Halloween controversy. Now Converse is at the center of another firestorm.
In today’s video, we’re breaking down Converse’s apology, why I believe an apology alone isn’t enough, what accountability should look like, why Nike’s response matters, and why these controversies deserve more scrutiny than a corporate statement followed by everyone moving on.
We now have three more powerful billionaire NFL owners being named in the growing Robert Kraft, Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy.
According to new reporting, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie backed New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s position against Macklemore remaining on Ed Sheeran’s tour.
And the timing could not be more interesting.
Ed Sheeran’s next stop is this Saturday in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field, home of Jeffrey Lurie’s Philadelphia Eagles.
So what happens in Philadelphia? What will the reaction inside and outside the stadium look like? And what happens when NFL games kick off Sunday now that the names of additional owners involved in this controversy have been reported?
In today’s video, we’re breaking down David Tepper, Arthur Blank and Jeffrey Lurie’s reported involvement and examining the growing backlash surrounding Ed Sheeran’s tour.
And there’s another major development.
Classic Hits Radio in Ireland has announced that it is removing Ed Sheeran’s music from its playlist “for the foreseeable future” following listener reaction to the Macklemore controversy and the decision by several artists to leave Sheeran’s tour.
I’ve said in previous videos that I believe this controversy could have serious consequences for Ed Sheeran’s career. Now I’m asking whether this Irish radio station could be the beginning of a larger domino effect and whether other stations could eventually follow.
And for everyone arguing that Ed Sheeran simply doesn’t involve himself in politics or use his platform for political causes, we’re going back to his previous public support for Ukraine. I have video of Ed discussing using his music and platform in connection with supporting Ukrainians, which has led critics to question why his approach to Palestine appears different.
We’re covering all of it.
As always, criticism of the Israeli government or its actions toward Palestinians should never be confused with criticism of Jewish people. This discussion is about government actions, the treatment of Palestinian people, freedom of expression and the influence powerful individuals can have over artists and major entertainment venues.
Last night, Tamera Nealy announced that Nolan Wells’ former friends Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour, through their attorney Edward Andrew Paltzik, are now targeting The View’s Sunny Hostin with a presuit defamation demand letter.
Sunny Hostin is now the second major public figure to receive one of these letters, following Rev. Al Sharpton.
But Edward Paltzik didn’t simply send the letter and leave it there. Tamera turned the announcement into an entire YouTube Live event.
The livestream started at 8 PM, and it took nearly 45 minutes before Sunny Hostin’s name was finally revealed. Tamera encouraged viewers in the comment section to guess who the next person would be before the announcement, almost turning it into a game show. At one point, she even asked why they shouldn’t “have a little fun with this.”
And once again, I have to ask: WHAT DOES ANY OF THIS HAVE TO DO WITH FINDING JUSTICE FOR NOLAN WELLS?
Before revealing Sunny’s name, Tamera walked her audience through her version of what happened on July 4, discussing Nolan’s trip to Horn Island and the events surrounding his disappearance. In my opinion, the presentation was filled with misinformation, disputed claims and attempts to change the narrative.
She discussed Ben Crump and Al Sharpton, played clips from Good Morning America, TMZ and Nolan’s funeral, and showed footage involving Nolan’s mother Christine and Elmore. She also discussed former Officer Brandon Tatum’s first interview involving the boys and explained how she became involved in this case.
Tamera then revisited the first presuit defamation demand sent to Al Sharpton and played a clip from Tatum’s appearance on her show, where he suggested that several people covering or discussing this case should receive defamation letters, in which my name was included.
Then came the big reveal.
Tamera announced that Sunny Hostin would be the next person receiving a presuit defamation demand letter. She proceeded to spend roughly another hour going through the letter and the allegations against Sunny.
But something stood out to me: even people in Tamera’s own comment section were questioning what they were hearing. Some viewers were saying that Sunny’s statements didn’t sound defamatory to them and questioning why she had been selected when other people have made far more inflammatory statements publicly.
And that brings me right back to what I said when Al Sharpton received his letter.
In my opinion, Sunny Hostin and Al Sharpton were selected because their names bring NATIONAL ATTENTION.
I believe this is about keeping the spotlight on Warren, Jax and Morgan, shifting the public conversation and changing the narrative surrounding Nolan Wells.
According to the letter as presented, Sunny is being asked to retract statements, delete posts concerning the three boys and issue a public apology through the media.
My position remains exactly the same as it was when Al Sharpton received his letter: I do not believe Al Sharpton or Sunny Hostin will be intimidated into silence by these demands.
I also do not believe these threats and letters should distract anyone from the questions that remain unanswered in Nolan Wells’ case.
What happened to Nolan?
Where is the complete information surrounding his autopsy?
What happened with his throat and neck?
What information is contained on Nolan’s phone?
Those are the questions I believe deserve the attention.
In my opinion, these public legal threats have become a distraction from those unanswered questions. I believe they are being used as a fear tactic, a smear tactic and an attempt to influence the public narrative surrounding this case.
And if the objective is to make people afraid to continue asking questions about Nolan Wells, it isn’t working on me.
JAY-Z AND ROC NATION WIN AGAIN! Colin Kaepernick sat down with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay on the Higher Learning podcast, and to the world’s surprise, and especially to my shock, neither Van Lathan, Rachel Lindsay nor Colin Kaepernick brought up Jay-Z’s name.
For those who don’t know, Van Lathan was the first person to confirm to us that Roc Nation and Jay-Z were allegedly trying to seed negative stories and hit pieces about Colin Kaepernick while Van was with TMZ.
That was years ago, but now Colin is on his book tour speaking about the NFL and broadly addressing his disappointment and issues with Jay-Z. You would think Colin would reserve some of his most explosive comments about Jay-Z for his sit-down with Van Lathan, especially considering their history over the past few years.
I AM SHOCKED!
They spoke about the NFL settlement. They spoke about collusion. They spoke about racial identity. They spoke about Colin’s NFL career. They spoke about the NFLPA. They even addressed the non-disparagement agreement that Jay-Z previously alluded to when speaking about Colin at Yankee Stadium.
They addressed that, but STILL didn’t address Jay-Z by name.
Colin even spoke about Target, and somehow Jay-Z and Roc Nation never became part of the conversation.
With all of the history between Colin Kaepernick, Jay-Z and Roc Nation, and with Van Lathan sitting directly across from him, I expected this to be the interview where we finally got one of the most explosive conversations about Jay-Z yet.
Instead, Jay-Z and Roc Nation got away without their names even being mentioned.
Ed Sheeran made a statement after dropping Macklemore from his Loop Tour, and his response may have made an already bad situation 10 times worse.
The backlash is now reaching Washington. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, better known as AOC, says she’ll change the channel if Ed Sheeran comes on the radio, while criticizing the pressure that led to Macklemore being removed from the tour.
And it doesn’t stop there.
Every supporting act scheduled for Ed’s upcoming tour dates has now walked away. Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and FINNEAS have all withdrawn, along with Ed Sheeran’s longtime backing band Beoga, in solidarity with Macklemore and in opposition to what they view as the silencing of artists speaking about Palestine.
For those who missed yesterday’s video, Macklemore says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who also owns Gillette Stadium, helped pressure Ed Sheeran’s tour over Macklemore’s pro-Palestine statements. Tour promoter Messina Touring Group confirmed that multiple venues said they would not allow the concerts to proceed with Macklemore on the lineup.
Instead of accepting responsibility for the decision, Ed Sheeran released a statement saying Macklemore’s removal was the promoter’s decision and not his. Ed says he tried to find a solution but ultimately would not cancel the tour and affect the fans, crew, musicians and others who rely on the tour for work.
But that explanation has not stopped the backlash. Now his opening acts and backing band are walking away, AOC is publicly criticizing what happened, and the controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran’s decision is getting bigger.
In this video, we’re breaking down Ed Sheeran’s statement, AOC’s response, Robert Kraft’s involvement and why Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, FINNEAS and Beoga have all decided they will no longer continue on the tour.
Ed Sheeran just kicked Macklemore off the Loop Tour after PINK exposed Macklemore’s views on Palestine and Robert Kraft reportedly got other stadium owners together to put pressure on Ed to remove Macklemore from the tour.
While PINK can have her opinion, Robert Kraft can have his opinion, and Macklemore can have his opinion, I feel like Ed Sheeran is the one to blame here.
Ed has been friends with Macklemore for 13 years, and Macklemore has been very open about his stance on Israel and Palestine for the past three years. In Ed’s own statement, he says Macklemore asked him last year if he could join the Loop Tour, and Ed said yes.
That’s where I have an issue.
Ed is known for being non-political and not using his platform to be outspoken about political issues. But when Macklemore asked to join his tour, Ed already knew who Macklemore was, what he stood for, and how outspoken he had been about Palestine.
So why say yes to Macklemore if you knew there was a possibility he would use his time on stage to speak about those issues?
While I don’t like the idea of Robert Kraft calling up other billionaire stadium owners to put pressure on Ed, unfortunately, that’s his right as an owner, just like Macklemore can use his time on stage to express his views, even if some people strongly disagree with them.
If you ask me, Ed should have told Macklemore when he asked last year, “I would love to have you on tour with me, but the views you’ve taken and the way you use your platform don’t align with how I use mine.”
This video is NOT about Palestine vs. Israel or what you think about the conflict. This is about Edward Christopher Sheeran’s recent statement and his decision to remove Macklemore from the Loop Tour.
Who do YOU think is most to blame: PINK, Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, or Robert Kraft?
Colin Kaepernick sat down with Jemele Hill to promote his upcoming book, The Perilous Fight, and for the first time publicly, we see Colin exposing Jay-Z in 4K.
We all know Colin’s grievances with the NFL, but it seems to me like those grievances have taken a backseat and his focus is now on Jay-Z.
Colin says Jay-Z is clearly bothered by his decision to do a deal with the NFL. He emphasizes that Jay-Z “sold us out,” making it clear that he isn’t just talking about himself. He’s talking about the people.
Colin also addresses Jay-Z’s infamous “we’ve moved past kneeling” comments and paints a picture of Jay-Z being excited and first in line to take a check from the NFL when the league was looking for a Black face to help combat the NFL boycott.
And the timing couldn’t be more interesting.
The same day Colin Kaepernick said all of this onstage, Jay-Z was in New York City promoting his upcoming eight-part HBO documentary series focusing on his life and career.
But the question remains: Can Colin Kaepernick build a strong enough campaign to actually damage Jay-Z, or is Jay-Z not even bothered the way Colin claims he is?
I WARNED Nancy Grace and who I call the “Puppet Master,” Warren Hudson’s stepmother, Jackson County Judge Ashley Cole, NOT TO PLAY WITH ME.
In my last video, I told everyone that I was attempting to bring us back to CENTER and refocus on what I believe are THREE very important topics in the Nolan Wells case: NOLAN’S AUTOPSY, HIS THROAT/NECK TISSUE AND HIS PHONE.
Apparently, they thought that was the perfect time to slip in another Nancy Grace video and distract us again. Well, trust me, I WATCHED IT.
Nancy Grace released another Nolan Wells episode and, in my opinion, once again tried to muddy the waters. Nancy can appear very pro-Nolan in her promotion, but then bring guests onto her edited show who introduce theories suggesting Nolan could have fallen asleep, been pulled away by the current or simply drowned and later washed ashore.
And remember, Nancy Grace’s show is NOT live. It is edited. Those statements do not have to remain in the final program.
Then we get to NOLAN’S PHONE.
Nancy and her guests question what is happening with the download and forensic analysis of Nolan’s phone, yet the July 15 agreement involving the DUAL forensic inspection IS NEVER MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE.
So today, Nancy Grace and the “Puppet Master,” this video is dedicated to YOU.
We’re going through what I believe are the DISTRACTIONS, contradictions and attempts to shift the narrative, because I’m not allowing the focus to move away from the questions that still matter:
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been busy EXPOSING what I call the Puppet Master’s (Warren Hudson’s stepmother, Jackson County Chancery Judge Ashley Cole) Circus 🎪. I have been actively EXPOSING THEIR LIES and making sure they are not succesful in changing the narritive surrounding the Nolan Xavier Wells case.
We’ve EXPOSED former Officer Brandon Tatum, Tamera Nealy, Nancy Grace, attorneys J. Tyler Cox and Edward Andrew Paltzik, Johnny Hewitt, United Cajun Navy Incident Commander Josh Gill, Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, Morgan Seymour and Bart Edmiston Jr.
Interview after interview, statement after statement, we have reviewed their claims, pointed out contradictions and challenged information that I believe does not add up.
But today, I want to TRY and bring ALL OF US back to center.
Because while everybody is arguing about interviews, personalities and competing narratives, I believe there are THREE things Mississippi would love for us to stop talking about:
NOLAN’S AUTOPSY.
NOLAN’S THROAT.
NOLAN’S PHONE.
Those are the three things I refuse to lose focus on.
Today we’re going back to the legal communications from Nolan’s estate, including the August 11 letter concerning Nolan’s cellphone and the follow-up August 13 communication.
The August 11 letter is especially important because attorney Ahmad R. Smith reiterated that Nolan’s family and legal team were “ready and willing” to arrange a JOINT forensic inspection of Nolan’s cellphone, referencing the July 15 meeting where a joint examination had previously been discussed.
That PHONE could contain answers.
The AUTOPSY could contain answers.
And we still have questions surrounding Nolan’s THROAT.
So after weeks of dealing with the circus, it’s time to refocus.
Forget the distractions.
Forget the personalities.
Forget the interviews.
AUTOPSY. THROAT. PHONE.
Those are the three things I believe we need to keep talking about until Nolan Wells and his family finally get the answers they deserve.
Tamera Nealy (Candace Owens 2.0) sat down with Nolan Wells’ former friends Warren Hudson and Jax Martin, long with their attorney Tyler Cox, for two separate interviews.
The first video was titled, “I Grilled Nolan Wells’ Best Friends, Warren and Jax, for HOURS Until They Told Me Everything.”
The second interview with Tyler Cox was titled, “Nolan Wells’ Friends’ Lawyer Just Told Me Everything No One’s Mentioned.”
We’re going to go over BOTH videos, and after we do, I want you guys to tell me in the comment section: Do you think Tyler Cox actually told Tamera EVERYTHING? And do you believe Warren and Jax were really “grilled” until they told her everything?
During her interview with Warren and Jax, Tamera asked several questions, including:
Did Nolan spend most of his time at home, or did he spend most of his time at his friends’ houses? Where did Nolan actually sleep/live?
Are Warren, Jax and Morgan planning to have their own gathering to remember Nolan?
Why do Warren and Jax believe Nolan’s parents lied?
And finally, what do Warren and Jax believe actually happened to Nolan Wells?
Then we get to Tamera’s interview with Tyler Cox, and there was one moment that I thought was EXTREMELY cringe. Tyler told Tamera that sitting across from her felt like he was having a “fangirl moment.” 😬
Tamera asked Tyler why he chose to represent Warren, Jax and Morgan when there were reportedly 24 other witnesses.
She also asked him about the viral video former Officer Tatum put out, where some people claim you can see what appears to be one of Nolan’s hands or leg during the video, which they believe suggests Nolan was still on the boat. Tyler addresses that claim.
Tamera also asked Tyler if Nancy Grace is going to receive a defamation letter and why the FIRST defamation letter was sent to Al Sharpton when thousands of other people have said things about this case that could arguably be considered worse.
But what REALLY caught my attention was how the video ended.
Tamera plugged the GiveSendGo fundraiser for Nolan’s former friends with the money going to Tyler Cox Law Firm BUT Tyler Cox has admitted he's reprsenting Warren, Jax and Morgan FOR FREE!
To me, that is further proof that this is all about MONEY for them.
We’re going through both interviews, breaking down what was said and asking the questions that STILL need answers.
I’m back with PART 2 of my coverage of former Officer Tatum’s interview with Tamera Nealy, and after watching the FULL interview, I’m laughing even harder. 😂
In Part One, I reacted to the preview clip where Tatum appeared to be preparing to come after me for DEFAMATION over statements I’ve made while covering the Nolan Xavier Wells case. But after sitting through the entire interview, I can confidently say this may be one of the most embarrassing interviews I’ve watched from former Officer Tatum.
And there is A LOT to unpack.
Tamera opens the interview by selling T-shirts within the first few minutes. Why does that matter? Because these same people repeatedly say this is about getting to the bottom of what happened to Nolan Wells, yet somehow merchandise and fundraising continue to find their way into the conversation.
Tamera then asks Tatum why Black people are supposedly upset that he went to Horn Island, which completely misses the criticism many of us have actually made.
They eventually get into my video about Tatum allegedly being “fired” by Nolan’s former friends, but things get even more interesting when Tatum addresses the Nancy Grace and Johnny Hewitt situation.
Tatum actually acknowledges that the Nancy Grace preview clip was misleading and admits that he made a mistake when he interviewed Johnny Hewitt. I’ll give him credit for admitting it. Tatum even says he met with his team afterward and told them they needed to be more careful going forward.
Then we get to the MONEY.
Tatum criticizes Christine and Elmore Wells and Benjamin Crump over the family’s GoFundMe, arguing that this shouldn’t be about raising money. But there’s a major problem with that argument. Nolan’s former friends have their own GiveSendGo fundraiser that has raised a substantial amount of money.
Then comes what I believe may have been a VERY interesting slip while Tatum was discussing Nolan’s autopsy, which the Mississippi DA has said would be sealed.
Tatum also appears to confirm something I’ve suspected for a while: there may be trouble in paradise between him and Nancy Grace. During this interview, he describes Nancy as a “sensationalist,” and we’re going to talk about what that could mean.
But the BIGGEST moment comes near the end.
Former Officer Tatum makes a statement that I believe raises serious questions about his position on what someone should do if they have information relevant to an investigation. His comments appear to suggest that a person should lawyer up, keep their mounth shut rather than simply go speak to police. I have A LOT to say about that.
We’re breaking down the FULL Tatum and Tamera Nealy interview, the contradictions, the admissions, the Nancy Grace comments, the fundraising discussion, the autopsy moment and what I believe was Tatum’s biggest mistake of the entire interview.
Former Officer Tatum is allegedly preparing to sue me for DEFAMATION for things I said about him while covering the Nolan Xavier Wells case… and I’m supposed to be scared? 😂
Yesterday, former Officer Tatum released a preview of his sit-down interview with Tamera Nealy, and during that preview, he accused me of lying about him and making defamatory statements.
Here’s the funny part: while discussing a video of mine, Tatum apparently refuses to even say my name. Yet his team took MY Instagram Reel, featuring my face and my voice discussing my claim that he was “fired,” and placed it directly at the beginning of the preview.
So who exactly are we talking about here? 🤔
Then Tatum talks about having to “tune things out.” Well, why do you need to tune us out? The videos, the comments, the likes, the people questioning you… clearly somebody is bothered.
But let’s remind everybody how this entire back-and-forth started.
After my appearance on TMZ, where I challenged Harvey Levin over whether he actually had the metadata connected to the video Tatum released involving Nolan Wells’s three former friends, Tatum and I went back and forth in our DMs.
Tatum told me he would get me the metadata.
He never did.
Then HE asked to come on MY YouTube channel and sit down with me. I told him YES. Anytime.
Since then? Nothing.
Former Officer Tatum, nobody over here is afraid of you. I’m not afraid of your lawyers, and I’m not afraid of your alleged defamation lawsuit.
And quite frankly, I don’t blame you for not sitting down with me. I wouldn’t sit down with me either because I will wipe the floor with you.
Part 2 of attorney Tyler Cox’s interview with Bob Bianchi may somehow be WORSE than Part 1, if that’s even possible.
Tyler Cox, the attorney representing Nolan Wells’ former friends Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, and Morgan Seymour, is back for Part 2 of his interview on Bob Bianchi | True Crime, and I have even MORE questions after listening to these explanations.
They gave what I believe are ridiculous excuses for why they have not released the pictures and videos they claim could help prove their clients’ innocence. They also attempted to explain why three boats and approximately 30 people would allegedly leave Nolan behind on Horn Island.
Then we get to the timeline.
According to what was discussed in the interview, they did not realize Nolan was missing until approximately SEVEN HOURS later. I have serious questions about how that makes any sense.
But one of the biggest issues for me involves Nolan’s father, Elmore Wonsley, and Nolan’s keys.
The version being presented now does not match what Elmore himself has previously said publicly. Elmore said that when he went to retrieve Nolan’s keys, he was initially told they did not know where the keys were. It was only after speaking with a girl who had been at the house that he was told the keys were on top of an Xbox.
So why are we now hearing a different version of what happened?
Tyler Cox also discussed having approximately 24 witnesses, but there was another moment in this interview that immediately caught my attention. At one point, you can hear Tyler say, “Sorry, could we do that part over?” That raises serious questions for me about how this interview was conducted and whether portions of the conversation or questions were redone.
Then comes another contradiction that I cannot ignore.
Tyler tells people they need to trust the police, but only minutes later discusses why he does NOT trust the federal government. So which is it?
And then Tyler reveals that he is handling this case PRO BONO.
That immediately raises another major question: if Tyler Cox is representing them pro bono, why was a GiveSendGo created seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars, including money for legal expenses?
There are more questions after Part 2 than there were before it.
I’m breaking down the contradictions, the timeline, the witnesses, the keys, the interview itself, and every explanation that simply does not add up to me.
Colin Kaepernick has finally addressed Jay-Z, and what he revealed could create problems for the legendary rapper that he can't come back from.
Kaepernick recently sat down with NBC News’ Lester Holt ahead of the release of his highly anticipated memoir, The Perilous Fight. During the conversation, Kaepernick addressed Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL, Jay-Z’s controversial Target deal, and the comments Jay-Z made about Kaepernick during his Yankee Stadium freestyle.
But there is much more to this story.
The full Before & After with Lester Holt interview featuring Colin Kaepernick does not officially premiere until September 14. However, I have received information from a very reliable source about things Kaepernick allegedly revealed regarding Jay-Z during this conversation.
And let me just say, if what I’ve been told is included in the full interview, these revelations are beyond explosive and could completely change the conversation surrounding Jay-Z, his relationship with the NFL, and his recent Target controversy.
In this video, I’m going to tell you exactly what I’ve learned and why I believe Jay-Z may have a very difficult time coming back from what Colin Kaepernick has revealed.
Huge development in the Nolan Xavier Wells case. Tyler Cox, the defense attorney representing Nolan’s former friends Warren Hudson, Morgan Seymour and Jax Pitalo, just sat down for a live, unedited interview, and I believe he revealed some of the most troubling information we’ve heard yet.
I’m not saying these boys are guilty, but after hearing this interview, I have serious questions about whether investigators have enough information to establish probable cause for an arrest.
Cox addressed why he continues speaking so publicly to the media, something I find unusual for a defense attorney in a case receiving this much attention. I don’t believe his explanation. In my opinion, these media appearances appear designed to influence the public narrative surrounding Nolan’s death and potentially shape perceptions before this case ever reaches a jury.
He also claimed police don’t have enough evidence against Nolan's former friends, which is a questionable statement. He quickly corrects himself.
Then came one of the biggest revelations: Cox says he was hired on July 5, the day before Nolan was found. Nolan was still considered missing at that point. Why did Warren, Morgan, and Jack’s already need a defense attorney working and investigating on their behalf while everyone was supposedly still searching for Nolan?
But the interview gets even more questionable.
Cox describes the boys going through what he characterized as a long, grueling interview with law enforcement before Nolan was found. But according to the timeline we’ve been following, the boys did not go into the police station for their in-person interviews until July 7. On July 5, their interaction with law enforcement was reportedly by phone.
Even interviewer Bob Bianchi appears skeptical and challenges Cox.
There are so many red flags in this interview that we need to go through it piece by piece. What did Tyler Cox reveal? Why was he already working for the boys on July 5? Why does his description of the police interviews appear to conflict with the timeline? And why is the defense speaking so aggressively in the media?
Today, we’re breaking down the entire interview and what these new statements could mean for the Nolan Wells investigation.
Major development today in the Lindsay Clancy case.
At 10 AM this morning, after days and hours of deliberations, the jury sent a note to the judge indicating that they could not reach a unanimous decision. The jury was sent back to continue deliberating for the remainder of the day, and the day ended with NO VERDICT.
That has left a lot of people, including me, wondering whether this case is headed toward a HUNG JURY.
In my opinion, that would be a horrible miscarriage of justice. Regardless of whether you believe Lindsay Clancy belongs in prison or in a psychiatric facility, I think we can all agree that Lindsay needs help.
Today we’re going to discuss how long the judge could make this jury continue deliberating before ultimately declaring a mistrial.
We’re also discussing the reports about jurors wearing pink in the courtroom. I can now confirm that this is not simply an allegation or rumor. Sources I have inside the courtroom have told me directly that they personally saw someone wearing pink.
And then there is the biggest question: If there is a hung jury and a mistrial, will the Commonwealth retry Lindsay Clancy?
Technically, a mistrial caused by a hung jury does NOT automatically mean Lindsay immediately walks free. The Commonwealth could choose to prosecute the case again, and her custody status would still have to be determined through the legal process.
But I personally do not believe the Commonwealth will retry this case if the jury hangs. If prosecutors ultimately decide not to pursue the charges again and the criminal case comes to an end, Lindsay Clancy could eventually walk away from this case without a criminal conviction.
Today we’re breaking down the jury, the possibility of a mistrial, the pink controversy, what the judge could do next and whether the Commonwealth would actually put Lindsay Clancy on trial a second time.
BREAKING NEWS: I received a text message last night from somebody I know very well and trust with information about Colin Kaepernick and Target. I’m going to read those direct text messages to you without revealing the identity of my source, because as of right now, Colin Kaepernick has NOT publicly announced this himself.
According to the information I received, Colin Kaepernick has made the decision that Target will NOT be allowed to sell his highly anticipated new memoir, The Perilous Fight, when it is released September 15. I was also told that Kaepernick is pulling his previously released children’s books from Target.
And there are already signs that something is happening behind the scenes.
Target was originally listed as a retailer for The Perilous Fight, but Target is no longer listed among the preorder retailers on Kaepernick Publishing’s website. Even more interesting, the Target page where the book had been available for preorder is now NO LONGER available.
Again, Colin Kaepernick has not publicly announced this yet. I received this information directly from a trusted source, and I’m bringing it to my audience before it hits mainstream media.
I believe what Colin Kaepernick is doing could set a completely new precedent.
Celebrities, athletes, authors and major brands may now be forced to make decisions about doing business with Target. Posting statements and speaking out is one thing. Actually removing your products, sacrificing distribution and potentially giving up money is something completely different.
And if other celebrities and major brands begin following Kaepernick’s lead, companies that find themselves at the center of controversies could face enormous pressure not only from customers, but also from the public figures and business partners associated with them. Those who continue working with companies facing major backlash could find themselves dealing with criticism and pushback from their own audiences.
For Target, the timing could not be worse.
Target just faced another wave of backlash from the black, brown and minority over a children’s Halloween costume. Target apologized, removed the costume and acknowledged that it should never have been sold.
Now, just days later, I’m being told that Colin Kaepernick is taking his books away from Target.
Could this be the beginning of a domino effect? What happens if other celebrities, authors and major brands follow? What happens if customers increasingly decide that an apology is no longer enough?
I believe we could be watching a major shift in real time.
And I’m going to make a prediction: if Target continues losing customers, public figures and business relationships, the damage could become extremely difficult to recover from. Stores could eventually close, major partnerships could disappear and Target could find itself facing an existential crisis.
Could this ultimately mean the end of Target as we know it?
Today I’m going to show you exactly what my source told me, what has already changed online and why I believe Colin Kaepernick’s reported decision could have consequences far beyond the release of one book.
As we await the verdict in the Lindsay Clancy case, I have a question: Should Lindsay be sent to prison, or should she be committed to a psychiatric facility for what she did to her three children?
If you believe Lindsay should go to prison, that could mean 10, 15, 20 years, or potentially the rest of her life behind bars.
But I think there is something a lot of people are missing in this conversation. If Lindsay is found not criminally responsible because of her mental state, including the defense’s argument involving postpartum psychosis, that does NOT necessarily mean she simply walks free. She 100% will be committed to a psychiatric facility for further evaluation and treatment, and that confinement could potentially last for many years depending on the legal process and her condition.
An insider told me we should expect the jury’s verdict as early as Monday or Tuesday. Until then, we’re discussing three major parts of this case.
First, we’ll talk about Dr. Phillip Resnick, a leading forensic psychiatrist and expert on postpartum psychiatric disorders, psychosis, and defendants who report hearing voices. He testified about Lindsay’s mental state and why he believes she was suffering from psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible.
We’re also discussing the makeup of the jury, which consists of nine women and three men, and whether that could play any role in how the evidence and the postpartum psychosis defense are evaluated.
Finally, we’re breaking down the closing arguments. I thought both sides did an amazing job presenting their cases, but from a mental health perspective, I believe the prosecution made some significant missteps that could matter when these jurors deliberate.
Make sure you watch the full video and weigh in with your verdict.
Former Officer Brandon Tatum just completely embarrassed himself on his own YouTube channel, and in my opinion, this may be the clearest example yet of why I no NEVER trusted his coverage of the Nolan Xavier Wells case.
Tatum interviewed Johnny Hewitt, the same man who recently appeared on Nancy Grace’s show discussing someone asking him for a ride back from Horn Island around 4:30, after Nolan’s former friends had already left.
A few days ago, I called Nancy Grace out because I believed the way her preview was edited made it appear that Johnny was saying NOLAN asked him for the ride. But when the full interview was released, we learned that Johnny was actually talking about ERIC, not Nolan.
Well, it looks like Nancy Grace’s presentation worked on Former Officer Tatum.
Tatum uploaded his Johnny Hewitt interview with a title claiming a “new witness spotted Nolan Wells hours after friends left.” During the interview, Tatum even celebrated, saying he finally felt vindicated because he believed he had a new witness placing Nolan on Horn Island after his friends departed.
Then Johnny corrected him.
Johnny told Tatum that it was ERIC he was talking about, not Nolan.
Tatum was visibly caught off guard and had to stop the interview to clarify what Johnny was saying. The very witness Tatum brought onto his show to support his argument did NOT tell him what Tatum apparently believed he was going to say.
And yet, the title claiming this witness “spotted Nolan Wells hours after friends left” remained.
For me, this is one of my strongest presentations yet about why I believe Former Officer Tatum’s coverage has become compromised and misleading. I’m going to show you exactly what Tatum claimed, exactly what Johnny Hewitt actually said, and how the interview itself contradicted the premise Tatum used to promote it.
You don’t have to take my word for it. Watch the clips and decide for yourself.
Yesterday, Nancy Grace released a one-minute preview of her interview with Johnny Hewitt, and from that clip alone, I immediately questioned the narrative being presented.
Johnny claimed that Nolan Xavier Wells asked him for a ride back to the mainland from Horn Island after Nolan’s former friends had already left. That claim has NOT been established as fact, and there is still an ongoing investigation into exactly what happened to Nolan.
Now, the full interview has finally been released from behind the paywall, and after watching the entire thing, I feel completely vindicated in raising those concerns.
And that one statement was only the tip of the iceberg.
In this video, I’m breaking down FIVE MORE moments from that interview that I believe raise serious questions about how Nancy Grace is covering this case. In my opinion, Nancy is allowing claims and statements to go virtually unchallenged that push the conversation toward one specific conclusion: that there was no foul play, there is nothing more to investigate, and Nolan simply drowned.
But that has NOT been proven.
This is still an active investigation, and the circumstances surrounding Nolan Xavier Wells’ passing continue to raise questions. I’m going through the interview piece by piece and showing you exactly why I believe Nancy Grace has been compromised and is now working for the opposition.
In my opinion, Nancy Grace has been compromised, and I believe her recent coverage of the Nolan Xavier Wells case is helping the opposition shift the narrative.
After a series of videos investigating Nolan’s case, yesterday Nancy brought on guests who made some extremely controversial and salacious claims. Now today, she has released a preview of an interview with Johnny Hewitt, a man who claims he was on Horn Island and personally saw Nolan after Warren, Jax, Morgan and Nolan’s former friends had already left the island by boat.
According to Hewitt’s account, Nolan allegedly asked him for a ride on his boat. When Hewitt told him no, he claims Nolan responded that it was cool because he had other friends on the island he could ask.
Think about the significance of that claim.
If people accept Hewitt’s story as fact, it completely changes the public narrative surrounding Nolan’s former friends because he is claiming he personally witnessed them leave Horn Island WITHOUT Nolan and then interacted with Nolan afterward.
But here is where I have an even bigger problem with Nancy Grace.
The short, explosive portion of this interview was released publicly on social media, while the full interview is behind the FOX One paywall. That means countless people may see the viral snippet without ever watching the complete conversation, hearing the full context, or examining how Hewitt’s claims were questioned and challenged.
And what will the takeaway become?
“Nolan was alive after his former friends left.”
“They left Nolan on the island.”
“They must be innocent.”
“They’ve been exonerated.”
That is exactly how narratives get shifted before all of the evidence has been fully examined.
A witness making a claim does NOT automatically make that claim established fact, and it certainly does not automatically exonerate anyone.
I have supported Nancy Grace’s coverage when I believed she was asking the difficult questions. But I am not going to blindly support any journalist or content creator when I believe their coverage has changed.
I’m officially done with Nancy Grace.
Today we’re breaking down the Johnny Hewitt interview preview, what he is claiming happened on Horn Island, why this testimony could dramatically shift public perception of the Nolan Wells investigation, and why I have serious questions about the way this interview is being presented to the public.
I’m covering the Lindsay Clancy trial from a perspective that I believe is important to acknowledge. Throughout my life as a content creator, I’ve developed an extensive amount of knowledge covering court cases, including going viral during my coverage of the Diddy trial. But beyond my experience covering trials, I also bring an extensive personal background with mental health. I have personally been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and I’ve had the opportunity to speak about mental health on some of the biggest stages in the world.
I believe that combination gives me a perspective when covering this case that many content creators may not have.
Lindsay Clancy is accused of taking the life of her three young children in January 2023. She was a labor and delivery nurse who had been actively seeking psychiatric treatment before 2023, receiving multiple medications and undergoing treatment at McLean Hospital shortly before the tragedy.
Her mental health history has become one of the most important parts of this trial. Her history includes diagnoses or treatment involving severe depression, anxiety, insomnia and postpartum depression. Bipolar disorder had previously been considered, and during the current proceedings a prosecution expert diagnosed her with Bipolar II disorder. At the center of the defense is the argument that Lindsay was suffering from postpartum psychosis and lacked criminal responsibility.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare and severe psychiatric condition following childbirth in which someone can lose touch with reality and experience delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, extreme confusion or severely disorganized thinking.
I also think it’s important that we actually look at the evidence before reaching conclusions. And when it comes specifically to understanding the postpartum experience, I believe men weighing in on this case should be willing to defer to and listen to women. No man, including myself, can personally experience pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum.
Lindsay is facing life in prison without parole. The jury can also consider lesser offenses, including second-degree and manslaughter.
This is going to be an incredibly difficult case for a jury. They’re being asked to examine horrific actions while also determining what Lindsay’s mental state actually was at that moment. They will have to weigh her documented mental health challenges, her treatment history, the evidence presented by the prosecution and the defense’s postpartum psychosis argument.
This case forces us into an extremely complicated conversation about mental illness, postpartum mental health and criminal responsibility. I’m going to follow the evidence, listen carefully to the experts on both sides and cover this trial with the seriousness it deserves.
Nancy Grace just interviewed Josh Gill, an inspector commander with the United Cajun Navy, and I have a LOT to say about this interview.
I already have serious questions about the United Cajun Navy, and in my opinion, this interview felt staged and designed to shift the narrative surrounding Nolan Xavier Wells.
Josh revealed information about Christine and Elmore that we were never privy to and, quite frankly, information I don’t believe we needed to know.
He spoke about how compassionate the sheriff was during the search. This is the same sheriff who came out early and said there was no evidence of foul play.
Josh then described Christine’s reaction when Nolan’s body was found, saying she was frantic and that they were both on the floor crying for approximately 15 minutes. Why did we need to know that? If Christine wanted the public to know those intimate details about one of the worst moments of her life, she could have shared them herself.
Then came the part that really bothered me.
Josh described Elmore as “stoic” and quiet. In my opinion, that characterization could leave viewers with the impression that Elmore was somehow cold or reacted differently than Christine. Two parents can process unimaginable grief completely differently, and I question why this comparison was necessary at all.
Josh also brought up the coroner reportedly seeing no evidence of foul play. Once again, I believe this interview was attempting to reinforce a specific narrative about what happened to Nolan.
BUT there was one part of the interview that immediately caught my attention.
Nancy Grace brought in an experienced investigator who said that in the drowning cases he has investigated, when someone drowns in a particular location, that is generally where the person remains. He questioned Nolan being found on the sand and said bodies normally don’t just move around.
That raises a HUGE question for me.
If Nolan drowned in the water, how did he end up on the sand?
Could Nolan have been moved or placed there afterward?
Tonight, we’re breaking down this entire Nancy Grace interview, what Josh Gill revealed about Christine and Elmore, why I believe parts of this conversation were unnecessary and potentially narrative shifting, and the one statement about Nolan’s body that may have created even MORE questions about what happened on that island.
Viola Davis is making it clear that she is not accepting Target’s apology, and Pastor Jamal Bryant is now speaking up as well. The pressure is growing, but I want to see MORE public figures use their voices.
This is a follow-up to yesterday’s video about Target and the outrage surrounding the children’s costume that many people felt evoked Jim Crow imagery.
Target has apologized, but for me, the apology is not enough.
I am denouncing Target, and I believe there should be a boycott. When something this offensive makes it through the process, gets approved, and ends up being sold to families, I believe there have to be real consequences and accountability beyond simply issuing an apology after the backlash begins.
And I’m glad to hear that I’m not alone.
Where are the celebrities? Where are the entertainers, athletes, influencers, community leaders and other people with massive platforms?
I’m demanding that more public figures speak up because this is bigger than one costume or one apology. Companies pay attention when the public makes it clear that certain things will not be tolerated.
As Maya Angelou famously taught us, when people show you who they are, believe them.
Today we’re following up on this Target controversy, the growing calls for accountability, Viola Davis rejecting the apology, Jamal Bryant speaking out, and why I believe the boycott should continue.
Today I’m doing something a little different with Dolly Parton. Of course, we all know the music, the songs, the awards and the incredible career, but today I want to focus on something much bigger than the music: Dolly Parton’s legacy.
I’m going to take a deeper look at what Dolly has done for Black, Brown and minority communities, the doors she helped open, the causes she supported and the moments when she was willing to stand up for people who didn’t necessarily look like her or come from the same background as her.
We’re also going to talk about Dolly’s impact on women. She entered country music at a time when the industry was overwhelmingly controlled by men, fought to maintain ownership and control of her career, built her own businesses and turned herself into one of the most powerful women in entertainment. She didn’t just become a successful female country artist, she became a songwriter, businesswoman, philanthropist and an example of what it looks like for a woman to maintain control over her work and her identity.
I also want to put Dolly’s career into historical context. What did country music look like when she was coming up? Were Black women making country records? Were Black men already part of country music before Dolly became a star? And how does understanding that history change the way we look at Dolly’s legacy today?
We’ll talk about her philanthropy, including the Imagination Library and the millions of books it has provided to children, her support for education and communities in need, and the way she has consistently used her money, influence and platform beyond simply promoting herself.
And of course, we have to talk about Whitney Houston. Dolly wrote “I Will Always Love You,” but Whitney Houston transformed it into one of the biggest recordings in music history. Their connection became an incredible example of two legendary women from completely different musical worlds becoming permanently connected through one song.
So today, this isn’t really a show about Dolly Parton’s greatest hits. It’s about what Dolly Parton did with the power, money and influence those hits gave her.
Both Target and Texas Roadhouse are facing major backlash, with Black consumers and others across social media calling for boycotts, protests and economic blackouts.
Target is once again under fire after selling a Halloween costume that critics said resembled Blackface and Jim Crow-era minstrel imagery. The company pulled the costume and apologized, admitting that it was offensive and should never have been sold. But for many Black consumers, the apology is not enough, especially after Target’s controversial rollback of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Some organizers are making it clear that their boycott of Target never ended.
Now Texas Roadhouse is dealing with a completely different and extremely disturbing controversy.
A viral post allegedly connected to a Facebook group claimed that white restaurant servers were intentionally tampering with food belonging to Black customers, including allegedly licking their fingers, touching customers’ food and contaminating rolls. The post specifically named Texas Roadhouse and Logan’s Roadhouse and even alleged that some cooks were involved. Those allegations quickly spread across social media and sparked calls for Black customers to boycott the restaurants.
Texas Roadhouse has denied the allegations, called them completely unfounded and says it is investigating the situation, including through a third party.
But regardless of where the investigation ultimately leads, the allegations themselves have created enormous outrage and reopened a much bigger conversation about how Black customers are treated when they spend their money.
For me personally, I’m done with both companies. I’ve been done with Target for years, and after everything surrounding this Texas Roadhouse controversy, I’m done there too.
On today’s show, we’re breaking down exactly what happened with Target, why Black consumers are furious again, what was actually alleged about Texas Roadhouse, how Texas Roadhouse responded and why calls for economic boycotts are gaining so much attention.
Brian Hickerson needs to, at minimum, be arrested and held while the investigation into the tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere continues. There are simply too many questions, conflicting accounts and disturbing allegations surrounding what happened in the hours leading up to her passing.
As the Hayden Panettiere investigation moves forward, Brian Hickerson’s brother, Zach Hickerson, has provided a detailed account of what he says happened that day. According to Zach, after being unable to reach Hayden or Brian, he returned to the Airbnb, found Hayden unresponsive.
But does this timeline answer the questions, or create even more?
In today’s video, we’re going to carefully break down the different accounts of Hayden’s final hours and examine what appears to line up and what does not. Brian has maintained that Hayden was awake around 10:30 that morning, doing her makeup and preparing for what was supposed to be a normal day.
Hayden’s mother, Lesley Vogel, has also publicly raised serious concerns about Brian and has alleged that he pawned some of Hayden’s belongings. These allegations take on even greater significance as investigators continue examining exactly what happened.
Police have access to surveillance footage showing Hayden, Brian and Zach coming and going from the South Carolina residence, potentially providing investigators with an independent timeline of the events surrounding Hayden’s final hours.
We’re also going to examine the Narcan question and hear from medical experts about how naloxone works, including why timing and a person’s condition when it is administered can make an enormous difference.
There are still major unanswered questions. Toxicology results and an official COD remain pending, and an investigation is ongoing.
Today we separate what has actually been reported from allegations and speculation as we continue asking the most important question: What really happened to Hayden Panettiere?
Last Friday, attorneys J. Tyler Cox and Edward Andrew Paltzik, who represent Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, and Morgan Seymour, sent Rev. Al Sharpton a massive 19-page presuit defamation demand letter.
Almost immediately, people like Sarah Fields and others took to social media announcing a “massive exclusive,” describing the document as explosive, brutal and damaging. But today, I want to cut through the spectacle and explain what this document actually is.
This 19-page document is a presuit demand letter. It is not a lawsuit. It has not been submitted to a judge as a lawsuit, there is no court ruling attached to it, and it does not establish that the allegations inside it are true. It is a document written and signed by attorneys representing Warren, Jax and Morgan, laying out their allegations and demands before potentially filing litigation.
So while some people are presenting these 19 pages as if something has already been proven in court, I see it very differently. In my opinion, this has become another distraction in the Nolan Wells case, and today I’m going to break down exactly why. Then I’m going to turn the spotlight directly onto Edward Paltzik and Tyler Cox and expose what I believe people need to understand about the narrative being presented.
We’re also going to examine a new alleged photograph reportedly taken on July 4 during a Sea Tow call. And once again, there is an important problem I want everyone to remember: we have not been provided the original metadata for this photograph. We’ll discuss what the picture allegedly shows, what it could mean and, just as importantly, what we cannot independently verify without that metadata.
Finally, I have a small but important update regarding Nolan Xavier Wells’ cell phone, one of the most critical pieces of evidence in this entire investigation.
There is a lot to unpack today, and we’re separating what has actually been established from what is being alleged, claimed and promoted online.
Nolan Xavier Wells’ parents are taking another major step in their independent investigation, issuing new subpoenas seeking records connected to the Sea Tow response on July 4. Christine Wells-Wonsley, acting on behalf of Nolan’s estate, is seeking records from Sea Tow Services International and Ward Marine Services, which operates Sea Tow Mississippi. The requests reportedly cover communications and records between 2 PM and 8 PM on July 4, including calls, recordings, dispatch records, documents and information identifying the people involved in handling the response.
This could be extremely important because the Sea Tow calls have already become one of the most heavily scrutinized pieces of the Nolan Wells case. The original call involved the boat taking on water after the bilge pump reportedly stopped working. During the response, the Sea Tow dispatcher contacted a captain who said he was communicating with the boat operator’s grandfather, Jerry Adkerson. The new subpoenas reportedly go even further, seeking communications involving the captain, local crew and people connected to the boat, along with records showing whether the response was changed or ultimately canceled.
We’re going to break down exactly what these subpoenas could mean and whether they could potentially lead to additional Sea Tow recordings or communications becoming public. One conversation I’m particularly interested in is the communication between the grandfather and the Sea Tow captain. What exactly was said, how was the situation described, and why was Sea Tow ultimately told that assistance was no longer needed? These subpoenas could potentially help fill in some of those missing pieces.
We’re also going to discuss Christine and Elmore Wonsley’s interview with Pastor Jamal Bryant on Let’s Be Clear. Of all the interviews Nolan’s parents have done, this may be my favorite because this conversation allowed us to see them outside of just the investigation. The interview was released the day after what would have been Nolan’s 19th birthday, and Christine and Elmore opened up about their family, their grief and the life they shared before Nolan’s passing.
They talked about how they first met at a cell phone store, how their relationship blossomed, Nolan as a baby and their five other children, including where each of them was born. For a moment, the investigation wasn’t the entire focus. We got a much deeper look into who Christine and Elmore are as parents, as a couple and as a family. With so much of the coverage centered around evidence, investigations, lawyers and unanswered questions, this interview gave us something completely different: context about the family at the center of it all.
Nolan Xavier Wells’ former friends’ defamation attorney, Edward Andrew Paltzik, has now put major media personality Nancy Grace and Don Lemon on notice, over their coverage of the Nolan Wells case.
Paltzik and the legal team have accused members of the media and content creators of spreading false or defamatory information about Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour. But there’s something I want to call out. When Paltzik first entered this case, the warning appeared to be aimed heavily at TikTokers, Instagram creators and others online. Now, some of the biggest names in media are being targeted.
Nancy Grace and Don Lemon may technically be content creators too, but they also have bigger bank accounts than your average TikToker or Instagram creator. I find it very telling who appears to be getting the attention, and we’re going to talk about it.
We’re also diving into Warren Hudson’s alleged leaked text messages with Nolan's mom Christine and what they could mean in the larger conversation surrounding this case. Remember, these messages are alleged, and we’ll separate what can actually be established from what is simply circulating online.
Then we’re turning our attention back to former Officer Brandon Tatum. We’re going to break down three statements we believe were misleading or untrue during his appearances on Nancy Grace, and we’ll show you exactly why we’re questioning them.
The Mississippi District Attorney has also released a new statement regarding the Nolan Wells investigation. We’re going through that statement because, in my opinion, there is a lot of deflection in it. Is Mississippi preparing the public for bad news? Is the DA attempting to manage expectations before additional information comes out? We’re going to examine the wording carefully and discuss what it could mean.
But under a brighter light, yesterday would have been Nolan’s 19th birthday. We’re going to honor Nolan, read a letter from his mother Christine to her son, and take a look at the prayer vigil and prayer rally held in his memory.
Finally, I want to share something personal that Christine sent me yesterday. She reminded me that throughout everything happening in this case, we need to protect not only her, but Nolan’s father, Elmore, as well.
I’m sharing her message because there was a lesson in it for me, one that Christine gently reminded me of yesterday. But I’m also sharing it because I believe it says so much about her character. Even while dealing with unimaginable circumstances surrounding her son, she continues to think about and protect the people around her.
There is a lot to unpack today. We’re going through it all.
We now know that Nolan Wells’ cell phone could be the smoking gun and one of the most important pieces of evidence in this entire case. Today, we’re breaking down what could be on that phone, why it matters so much, and why the Mississippi DA appears to be moving away from the original agreement to jointly forensically inspect the phone and is now demanding that Benjamin Crump, Christine and Elmore turn it over within 48 hours.
What changed? Why does the DA now want possession of the phone instead of moving forward with the joint forensic examination that Nolan’s family and legal team say was originally agreed upon? And most importantly, what evidence could be sitting inside Nolan’s phone that could potentially turn this case upside down?
We’re also turning our attention to Daniel Ewving & Karmelo Anthony and two extremely important days that could have a major impact on Karmelo's future.
I had a 1 on 1 interview with Karmelo Anthony and Daniel Erving’s attorney Sean Daredia, where he discusses important details surrounding the cases.
On Wednesday, August 19, Karmelo Anthony and his legal team are expected to learn whether there will be a new judge overseeing the post trial proceedings as his attorneys seek to remove Judge John Roach.
Then, on Thursday, August 20, Karmelo’s legal team will attempt to secure a new trial. These are two incredibly important days, but remember this: even if Karmelo’s team is unsuccessful in either of these proceedings, the appeal process still remains. We’re going to break down exactly what is at stake and what could happen next.
Lastly, August 19 would have been Nolan Wells’ 19th birthday. 🩵
Please put some HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOLAN messages in the comment section as we continue to follow his case and the fight for answers.
Today, we’re doing something we rarely do on this channel. We’re giving you access to information from inside sources about what we believe could potentially be a groundbreaking development in the Nolan Xavier Wells case.
We have reason to believe that the Mississippi DA may not simply be investigating a drowning. Based on what our sources are telling us, there could be a criminal investigation underway, and today we’re going to explain exactly why we believe that could be the case.
We’re also revisiting something former Officer Brandon Tatum said last week about Nolan’s phone. Tatum questioned why investigators would need Nolan’s physical phone if this were simply a drowning investigation. Yesterday, we reported that the Mississippi DA gave Nolan Xavier Wells’ family, estate and attorneys 48 hours to turn over Nolan’s phone. Today, Benjamin Crump and attorneys representing Nolan’s estate responded, saying they will not turn over the phone unless the DA honors what they say was the July 15 agreement allowing both sides to jointly inspect the device.
So we have to ask the question: Why is Nolan’s phone suddenly so important? Why does the DA want it within 48 hours? And could Tatum have been right about what the demand for the phone potentially tells us about the direction of this investigation?
We’re also going over reports that this case may not be presented to a grand jury for another 30 to 60 days, as well as what we know about the autopsy that was completed approximately two weeks ago.
Finally, we’re going to lightly touch on what we believe the Mississippi DA could potentially be investigating. There is one individual in particular who has largely stayed away from the spotlight, has not participated in the interviews with former Officer Tatum and does not appear to be represented by the same attorneys associated with some of the other individuals involved.
We are NOT claiming that anyone committed a crime or that we know who, if anyone, prosecutors may ultimately focus on. We’re separating what has been publicly established from what our sources are telling us and connecting the developments that could point toward where this investigation is headed.
Could the Nolan Xavier Wells investigation be much bigger than a drowning investigation?
This is an incredibly major and significant development in the Nolan Xavier Wells case.
The Mississippi DA has sent a shocking letter to Nolan Wells’s estate, legal team, and family, demanding that Nolan’s cell phone be turned over within 48 hours.
Here’s why this is so significant.
On July 15, Benjamin Crump, Nolan’s family, and their legal team held a press conference after meeting with the Mississippi DA. During that press conference, Crump told the public that an agreement had been reached regarding Nolan’s cell phone. According to Crump, both sides would have access to the phone and examine it jointly.
Now, everything appears to have changed.
After receiving the DA’s August 12 correspondence demanding the phone within 48 hours, Nolan’s legal team responded on August 13 and reminded the DA that there was already an agreement in place. They stated that they had been waiting for a date and time to conduct the joint examination. According to Nolan’s legal team, the August 12 correspondence now appears to indicate that the DA no longer intends to honor that joint process.
To me, in my opinion, that represents a significant shift from the Mississippi DA.
Why has the DA apparently changed course? What happened to the original agreement? Why is Nolan’s family suddenly being given 48 hours to surrender his phone instead of both sides examining it together as previously discussed?
Is this corruption? Is this a cover-up? Or does the DA have a legitimate explanation for this sudden change?
And that’s not the only major issue raised in the August 13 letter.
Nolan’s legal team also addressed Dr. Roger Mitchell, the pathologist conducting the family’s independent second autopsy. According to the letter, Dr. Mitchell is still waiting for dates and times to examine materials remaining from the first autopsy that he needs to complete his independent examination.
So we now have serious questions surrounding two critical pieces of this investigation: Nolan Xavier Wells’s cell phone and the completion of his family’s independent autopsy.
Today, we’re breaking down both letters, what was originally agreed to, what appears to have changed, and why this latest development raises even more questions about what is happening inside the Mississippi DA’s office.
Yesterday, Nancy Grace had former officer Brandon Tatum back on her show to discuss the latest developments in the Nolan Xavier Wells case. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Nancy. I think she’s a legend, and she has done an amazing job covering Nolan’s case, but yesterday she had three major missteps that we have to address.
And I hate to give former officer Tatum any credit, but I have to call it like I see it. On some of these points, Nancy got it wrong.
The first misstep, in my opinion, falls heavily on her producers. Nancy appeared to be unaware of exactly where Nolan’s phone currently is. Tatum attempted to explain it to her, and considering Nancy is clearly not overly trusting of Tatum, I don’t blame her for questioning him. However, her producers should have known that Nolan’s mother, Christine, currently has the phone and that the family has requested a joint forensic examination involving both sides. We showed you the letter confirming that request in yesterday’s video. Nancy’s producers should have had that information in front of her.
Nancy’s second misstep came during her conversation with a digital forensics expert. She questioned whether Nolan’s physical phone was actually necessary or whether investigators could simply obtain the information from the cloud. Her own forensic expert pushed back and explained why access to the physical device can be important.
Then came the third misstep involving Tatum. Nancy challenged him over whether he had said Nolan drowned. But when you rewind the tape and listen carefully, Tatum did not definitively say Nolan drowned. He said, “if he drowned.” That distinction matters, and on that specific point, I have to give Tatum credit.
We’re also recapping yesterday’s press conference featuring Benjamin Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton, Nolan’s mother Christine, and his father Elmor. With what would have been Nolan’s 19th birthday approaching, the family and their representatives provided updates on the investigation and once again addressed the whereabouts of Nolan’s phone.
According to the family’s position, the phone remains with Christine while they await coordination with the Mississippi DA’s office so that it can be forensically examined with both parties involved.
We’ll also discuss the latest update surrounding the family’s independent autopsy and Dr. Roger Mitchell. The family’s team says Dr. Mitchell is still waiting for access to materials he needs in order to complete his examination, raising continued questions about why those materials have not yet been made available.
There are a lot of moving parts in the Nolan Xavier Wells investigation, and today we’re breaking down what Nancy Grace got wrong, what Tatum got right, and what Nolan’s family is now saying about his phone, the independent autopsy, and the investigation.
Nolan Xavier Wells’ former friends’ lawyers, Tyler Cox and Edward Paltzik, appeared on a podcast, and things got heated when a caller asked about Nolan’s phone. Tyler took the opportunity to throw shade at Nolan’s mother, Christine, appearing to suggest that she still has Nolan’s phone and is not cooperating with investigators.
Christine’s legal team responded quickly with a letter to the Mississippi DA, stating that they have requested a joint investigation and examination of Nolan’s phone and are still waiting for that process to happen.
The letter also addressed Dr. Roger Mitchell, who is conducting the independent second autopsy. According to Christine’s legal team, Dr. Mitchell is still awaiting access to necessary materials needed to complete his examination. Once again, we have to ask: WHERE IS NOLAN’S THROAT? Why has the independent pathologist still not received everything he needs to complete his work?
Nolan’s former friends’ two lawyers also appeared on Nancy Grace, where Nancy challenged several important parts of their narrative. They discussed the two witnesses who reportedly claimed they saw Nolan after his friends left Horn Island, but Nancy raised serious questions about those accounts.
They also discussed the picture/video promoted by former Officer Brandon Tatum as evidence supporting the boys’ version of events. Nancy asked the SAME question I’ve been asking: WHERE IS THE TIMESTAMP? If this evidence is supposed to establish when and where that footage was recorded, why haven’t we seen the original metadata and timestamp?
Then there’s TMZ. TMZ co-host Charles Latibeaudiere appeared on Don Lemon’s show, and now the tone seems to be changing. After weeks of coverage that I believe has been heavily favorable toward Nolan’s former friends, TMZ is now acknowledging that some of their behavior appears strange. So what changed?
Lastly, members of the Congressional Black Caucus are putting federal authorities on notice and calling for a review of the investigation into Nolan Xavier Wells’.
We’re breaking down ALL of it today because the questions surrounding Nolan’s phone, the independent autopsy, the alleged witnesses, the missing timestamp and the handling of this investigation are not going away.
Former Officer Brandon Tatum has released Part 2 of his second interview with Nolan Xavier Wells’ former friends, but before we get into what was said, we need to revisit what happened during Part 1.
Yesterday, we saw someone many people had never seen before: attorney Edward Andrew Paltzik. Nobody really knew who he was, but he immediately looked familiar to me. After doing a little digging and getting a clearer look at his face, I realized exactly where I remembered him from.
Edward also represented Joe McCann during the Ashlee Jenae investigation in Tanzania that dominated headlines throughout April. During that investigation, I publicly questioned Joe McCann, TMZ, Edward Paltzik, and what I believed were questionable tactics surrounding the case.
Now Edward has surfaced again in the Nolan Xavier Wells case. Edward previously represented Donald Trump, and today we’re going to take a closer look at his background, his tactics, and what I believe are similarities between how these situations have been handled.
Then we’re breaking down Part 2 of Brandon Tatum’s second interview with Nolan’s former friends. During the conversation, some of the friends ask, “Why aren’t we in jail yet?” They also address the Sea Tow call and once again discuss the video that Tatum has presented as evidence that Nolan was not on the boat.
But there is still one major problem: we have not been provided the original metadata.
Brandon Tatum personally told me that he would provide me with the metadata connected to the video and images. He still has not provided it to me, and the metadata was not presented during this interview either.
Until the original metadata is independently examined and verified, I do not believe the public should treat this video or image as conclusive proof of when or where it was recorded.
Today, we’re breaking down the interview, the attorneys involved, the Sea Tow discussion, the missing metadata, and the questions that still remain in the Nolan Xavier Wells case.
Chris Cuomo was on Crime Time with Chris, where he told his audience that he has privileged information from Nolan Xavier Wells’ sealed autopsy and toxicology reports. Mississippi officials have made it clear that the investigation and autopsy will remain sealed until the case goes before a grand jury, so I have one major question: How does Chris Cuomo have this information?
We’re also going to discuss Cuomo’s interview with Bart’s attorney, Russell Latino. Chris asked him several direct questions about Bart and his involvement in the Nolan Xavier Wells case, but in my opinion, his attorney repeatedly beats around the bush instead of providing clear answers.
We’ll also talk about Nolan’s friends lawyering up and hiring one of Donald Trump’s former defamation attorneys. This past weekend, the attorney reportedly went back to Horn Island with them. Why does a defamation lawyer need to visit Horn Island? What exactly were they doing there?
After visiting the island, the boys sat down once again with former Officer Brandon Tatum for a second interview. We’ll cover that interview, but I’ll tell you right now: I believe it was a colossal waste of time. Once again, it felt like an attempt to make the public feel sorry for them instead of focusing on getting justice and answers for Nolan.
Finally, many of you know that I have personally been in conversations with former Officer Tatum. He asked ME to interview HIM. Today, I’m going to tell you the details surrounding that interview and explain why I believe former Officer Tatum is now avoiding the very interview he asked me to do.