# Former Trump Lawyer to Represent Three Boys in Nolan Wells Case 2026-08-06T14:25:50+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Attorney Edward Andrew Paltzik will represent three Mississippi boys who were with Ocean Springs teenager Nolan Wells on Horn Island, according to YouTuber Brandon Tatum, who cited lawyer J. Tyler Cox. Paltzik has represented Donald Trump and other political figures in defamation and media disputes. The Associated Press reported that he also handled a settlement with Paramount over a disputed 60 Minutes broadcast. Wells went missing on 4 July after a boat trip. A park ranger found a body on 6 July, after which the search was called off. The boys have faced online harassment and accusations, according to Hindustan Times. A fundraiser launched by Warren Hudson’s family seeks support for those targeted. No official finding on responsibility for Wells’ death has been reported. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: legal representation, Mississippi, Nolan Wells, online harassment Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/former-trump-lawyer-to-represent-boys-linked-to-wells-case/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/former-trump-lawyer-to-represent-boys-linked-to-wells-case/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.