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Terrell Owens Served Defamation Lawsuit
Terrell Owens faces defamation suit after posting about missing Black student's friends.
In brief
Terrell Owens faces defamation suit after posting about missing Black student's friends. Terrell Owens was served a defamation lawsuit by the fathers of three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who died in July, after he posted on social media demanding their arrest. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Defamation lawsuit served
Terrell Owens was served a defamation lawsuit by the fathers of three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who died in July.
Lawsuit details
The suit was filed Oct. 5 in Mississippi federal court by the fathers of three minors under 21, who are plaintiffs in the case.
Owens' social media post
Owens posted on X/Twitter Sept. 26 demanding immediate arrest of three friends of Nolan Wells, who were white.
“ARREST THEM IMMEDIATELY!! LIKE YESTERDAY!!”
Lawsuit claims
The lawsuit claims Owens' post was false and malicious, linking to a video from The Trent Out Loud Show that called for arrests.
Plaintiffs' situation
The three minors have faced death threats, harassment, and refusal of service at public establishments since Nolan Wells died.
Owens' response
Owens said he was 'not worried' and 'God is good' after being served the lawsuit on Friday.
What matters most
Terrell Owens was served a defamation lawsuit by the fathers of three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who died in July, after he posted on social media demanding their arrest.
