Rep. Jonathan Jackson Says Nolan Wells Death Investigation Reeks of a Cover-Up

Rep. Jonathan Jackson Nolan Wells Death Probe 'Reeks Of A Cover-Up' Published July 23, 2026 11:02 AM PDT Rep. Jonathan Jackson says the Nolan Wells death investigation down in Mississippi has all the makings of a potential cover-up ... and he thinks race is playing a factor. Jacob caught up with the Congressman from Illinois Thursday on Capital Hill ... and Rep. Jackson raised a bunch of issues with Nolan's death and the police response. Rep. Jackson believes there is a pattern of deception, denial and cover-up ... and says the blame starts with local law enforcement. The way Rep. Jackson sees it ... Mississippi authorities are bungling the investigation and failing to press the young people who were with Nolan for answers ... and he wants the feds to take over the probe. Rep. Jackson also believes race is impossible to ignore ... drawing a chilling parallel between Nolan and Emmett Till. Jackson doesn't call the cases identical, but explains why he sees some striking similarities. It's been nearly three weeks since Nolan was found dead July 6 on Horn Island, and Rep. Jackson says potential witnesses used the time to lawyer up and align their stories. Rep. Jackson's message is blunt ... the truth is being buried, and only the feds can dig it up. Related articles Jacob Wasserman Emmett Till Nolan Xavier Wells Jonathan Jackson Current Events TMZ DC Politics Exclusive Nolan Wells Death News