Edward Andrew Paltzik, former Trump defamation lawyer, to represent Nolan Wells’ friends

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YouTuber and former police officer Brandon Tatum said attorney J. Tyler Cox told him that Edward Andrew Paltzik will represent three Mississippi boys who were with Nolan Wells on Horn Island. Paltzik is described as a leading defamation lawyer who has represented Donald Trump and other political figures in media and defamation disputes and handled a settlement with Paramount over a disputed 60 Minutes broadcast, according to the Associated Press. He holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt (2006) and a B.A. from Cornell (2003). His biography notes a $1.535m First Amendment jury verdict, tens of millions in settlements, work on high-profile constitutional briefs, and that he teaches White Collar Crime at Saint Thomas University College of Law.

Nolan Wells, an Ocean Springs teen, went missing on July 4 after a boat trip to Horn Island and a body was found by a park ranger on July 6; the search was called off. The article reports that Wells’ friends who were on the island have faced online harassment and accusations. A GiveSendGo fundraiser started by friend Warren Husdon’s family was launched to help those the page says are being targeted, and supporters have urged legal defence of the young men’s reputations.

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Reports of online harassment and the fundraising for the three young men are matters of public concern; the article documents allegations of targeting and the decision to hire a prominent defamation lawyer. Such legal representation can be a legitimate step to protect reputations, but it also draws further attention and can be perceived as escalation.

Readers should note the article does not report any official findings about responsibility for Nolan Wells’ death. Many of the statements circulating online remain allegations, and formal inquiries or court actions will be needed to establish facts. A measured approach that avoids amplifying unproven claims is a reasonable expectation for the public conversation.

Original article: Who is Edward Andrew Paltzik? Leading defamation attorney who worked for Trump set to represent Nolan Wells’ friends (www.hindustantimes.com)

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