Former Trump lawyer to represent boys linked to Wells case

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Attorney Edward Andrew Paltzik will represent three Mississippi boys who were with Ocean Springs teenager Nolan Wells on Horn Island, the Hindustan Times reports. YouTuber Brandon Tatum said lawyer J. Tyler Cox provided the information. Paltzik has represented Donald Trump and other political figures in defamation and media disputes, and handled a settlement with Paramount over a disputed 60 Minutes broadcast, according to the Associated Press.

Wells went missing on 4 July after a boat trip. A park ranger found a body on 6 July, after which the search ended. The boys have faced online harassment and accusations, the report says. A fundraiser by Warren Husdon’s family seeks to support those described as targets. No official finding on responsibility for Wells’ death has been reported.

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The lazy online narrative is that accusations amount to proof, while the opposite claim that legal representation signals guilt is just as weak. A prominent defamation lawyer may help the boys answer harassment, but could also bring more publicity to an unresolved case. The fair test is simple: wait for official findings and evidence, rather than judging three teenagers through social media posts. What do investigators ultimately establish about Wells’ death?

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