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3 charged with threatening witnesses, families after Nolan Wells’ death, feds say

Three are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses, including violent messages and bomb threats, according to court records.

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What happened Three are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses, including violent messages and bomb threats, according to court records.
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Aug 4, 8:46 PM

3 charged with threatening witnesses, families after Nolan Wells’ death, feds say

Three are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses, including violent messages and bomb threats, according to court records.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Aug 4, 8:46 PM

3 charged with threatening witnesses, families after Nolan Wells’ death, feds say

Three are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses, including violent messages and bomb threats, according to court records.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Aug 4, 8:46 PM

3 charged with threatening witnesses, families after Nolan Wells’ death, feds say

Three are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses, including violent messages and bomb threats, according to court records.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Aug 4, 8:46 PM

3 charged with threatening witnesses, families after Nolan Wells’ death, feds say

Three are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses, including violent messages and bomb threats, according to court records.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Aug 4, 8:46 PM

3 charged with threatening witnesses, families after Nolan Wells’ death, feds say

Three are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses, including violent messages and bomb threats, according to court records.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Aug 4, 8:46 PM

3 charged with threatening witnesses, families after Nolan Wells’ death, feds say

Three are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses, including violent messages and bomb threats, according to court records.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Aug 4, 8:46 PM

3 charged with threatening witnesses, families after Nolan Wells’ death, feds say

Three are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses, including violent messages and bomb threats, according to court records.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Aug 4, 8:46 PM

3 charged with threatening witnesses, families after Nolan Wells’ death, feds say

Three are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses, including violent messages and bomb threats, according to court records.

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SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Aug 4, 8:46 PM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.

Aug 4, 8:46 PM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Aug 4, 8:46 PM: KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) joined the source map.

Aug 4, 8:46 PM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 8 sources · 1 bucket.