BREAKING: Nolan Wells’ Friends Sue Trent Out Loud Over Alleged Defamation

By Dennis Byron, Investigative Journalist | Hip Hop Enquirer
October 8, 2026

Three friends of Nolan Xavier Wells have filed a federal lawsuit against social media personality Trent Hall, known as Trent Out Loud, accusing him of falsely portraying them as responsible for Wells’ death and a cover-up.

The 53-page complaint, filed October 7 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, alleges Hall’s videos fueled threats, harassment and lasting reputational damage.

The plaintiffs are Benjamin Warren Hudson Jr., Eli Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour, who are suing through their fathers. The complaint identifies each as older than 18 but younger than 21 and describes them as minors under Mississippi law.

Their attorney, J. Tyler Cox, demands a jury trial and seeks compensatory and punitive damages. No specific damages award is requested.

Three Posts at the Center of the Case

The lawsuit focuses on two YouTube videos published September 23 and September 24, followed by a September 25 Instagram reel.

According to the complaint, Hall accused the three friends of criminal wrongdoing connected to Wells’ death, asserted that information had been deleted from Wells’ phone, and called for their immediate arrests. The plaintiffs deny involvement in Wells’ death and deny accessing, altering or deleting information from his phone.

One video also alleged that Nancy Grace had been paid to misrepresent the case. That accusation appears in the complaint’s account of Hall’s content; the filing does not establish it as true.

The plaintiffs argue Hall’s statements went beyond criticism of the investigation and falsely accused identifiable people of serious crimes.

Terrell Owens’ Repost Figures Into the Complaint

The filing also cites a September 26 X post attributed to Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, who allegedly shared Hall’s Instagram reel with the message: “ARREST THEM IMMEDIATELY!! LIKE YESTERDAY!!”

The plaintiffs contend that repost amplified the accusations and that Hall should be held responsible for the resulting harm.

Hall is the sole defendant named in this particular lawsuit. Owens and Willie D are not named as defendants in the attached complaint.

Plaintiffs Point to the Grand Jury Report

A central argument in the lawsuit is timing: the challenged posts appeared after the Jackson County grand jury’s findings became public.

The official report records a unanimous “No True Bill” and states that jurors found no credible evidence of criminal conduct related to Wells’ death by people who traveled aboard the three boats identified in the investigation.

The plaintiffs allege Hall knew about that report, discussed it publicly, and nevertheless continued publishing accusations against them.

They characterize his conduct as knowingly false or reckless. Those assertions are allegations in their civil complaint, not findings against Hall.

Alleged Threats and Harassment

The three friends say the fallout extended beyond social media.

According to the complaint, they and their families have endured thousands of death threats, in-person harassment, public ridicule and fear for their safety. They also allege they were refused service at public establishments.

The lawsuit brings two claims: defamation per se and false light invasion of privacy. The plaintiffs contend Hall damaged their reputations by portraying them as criminals and participants in a murder cover-up.

What the Filing Establishes—and What Remains Unresolved

The complaint presents the plaintiffs’ account and legal arguments. It does not establish that Hall committed defamation, and the supplied document contains no response from him or ruling on the merits.

The case, 1:26-cv-00295-LG-RPM, brings the dispute over Hall’s coverage into federal court, where the parties’ evidence and arguments can be tested.

For those following Wells’ death investigation, the distinction remains essential: allegations in a lawsuit must be reported as allegations. Filing a complaint is the beginning of a civil case, not a verdict.