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Nolan Wells Friends Sue Sunny Hostin for Defamation
Nolan Wells' friends accuse Sunny Hostin of defaming them in a blistering legal notice.
In brief
Nolan Wells' friends accuse Sunny Hostin of defaming them in a blistering legal notice. Nolan Wells' friends sued Sunny Hostin for defamation after she allegedly made false claims about their involvement in his death. Originally reported by New York Post.
Friends Target Hostin
Nolan Wells' friends accused Sunny Hostin of being a 'moronic' and 'toxic' liar.
“Your brand of 'journalism' is no Sunny Delight: rather, your 'brand' is toxic, moronic, and daft”
Legal Demand for Retraction
Lawyers demanded Hostin retract, delete and apologize within 10 days or face legal consequences.
“Your brand of 'journalism' is no Sunny Delight: rather, your 'brand' is toxic, moronic, and daft”
Hostin's Alleged Comments
Hostin claimed three boys had kept Wells' phone and didn't give it to his parents.
“three boys with him that were good friends with him had 'kept his phone and didn’t give it to his parents'”
Friends Deny Phone Possession
Friends denied touching Wells' phone, saying it was returned safely to a family friend.
“at no time did they alter, delete, modify, or erase any data or information on Nolan’s phone”
Hostin's Racial Claim
Hostin alleged Wells was the only black kid on an island full of white kids.
“Wells was the only black kid on an island full of kids that were white”
Conflict of Interest
Lawyers claimed Hostin had a close relationship with Ben Crump, Wells' civil rights lawyer.
“you were acting as a mouthpiece for Mr. Crump”
Sue for Defamation
Friends sued Hostin for defamation after she made false claims about their involvement.
“allegations of murder, hindering prosecution, and tampering with physical evidence”
Legal Action Against Sharpton
Lawyers sent a separate legal notice to Reverend Al Sharpton who supported Wells' family.
“Sharpton has denied defaming or accusing Hudson, Pitalo and Seymour of any crime”
What Happens Next
Hostin's legal team may face lawsuits over false claims about Wells' friends.
“This is unacceptable”
The one thing
Nolan Wells' friends sued Sunny Hostin for defamation after she allegedly made false claims about their involvement in his death.
