Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells in Indiana
A grand jury found no cause for criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player from Mississippi who died during a boating trip with friends. His family is still looking for answers. Skyler Henry reports.
Nolan Wells' family unsatisfied with grand jury finding no cause for criminal charges: Official reporting from the CBS News US National confirms active developments in Indiana. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.
“Nolan Wells' family unsatisfied with grand jury finding no cause for criminal charges: Official reporting from the CBS News US National confirms active developments in Indiana. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.”
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- •Official Issuing Wire: CBS News US National
- •Headline: Nolan Wells' family unsatisfied with grand jury finding no cause for criminal charges
- •Executive Briefing: A grand jury found no cause for criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player from Mississippi who died during a boating trip with friends. His family is still looking for answers. Skyler Henry reports.
A grand jury found no cause for criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player from Mississippi who died during a boating trip with friends. His family is still looking for answers. Skyler Henry reports.
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What areas are affected by this breaking announcement?
The primary region affected is Indiana.
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This information was officially issued by the NPR National News on 9/22/2026.
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Official Government & Primary Citations
- NPR National News — https://www.npr.org/2026/09/22/nx-s1-5911804/nolan-wells-investigation-grand-jury
- CBS News US National — https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nolan-wells-grand-jury-no-charges/
- CBS News US National — https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nolan-wells-family-further-investigation-death-no-grand-jury-indictments/
- NPR National News — https://www.npr.org/2026/09/22/nx-s1-5977673/questions-remain-after-grand-jury-declines-indictment-in-nolan-wells-death
- CBS News US National — https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nolan-wells-family-unsatisfied-grand-jury-finding-no-cause-criminal-charges/
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