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Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL legend Terrell Owens for defamation
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points The lawsuit is related to the death of an 18-year-old after a boating incident. A defamation lawsuit has been filed against a former NFL player.
A defamation lawsuit has been filed against a former NFL player. The lawsuit is related to the death of an 18-year-old after a boating incident. Friends of the deceased are taking legal action, seeking damages for alleged defamatory statements.
The deceased was on a boat outing with friends when the incident occurred. Further details about the lawsuit and the circumstances surrounding the death are available from the source.
The defendant in the lawsuit is a well-known figure in the NFL, having been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Three friends of the deceased are pursuing the lawsuit, alleging that the defendant made defamatory statements.
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Category: News Published: October 7, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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