A Mississippi grand jury found no evidence of foul play in Wells’ death, but his family and attorney Ben Crump said the teen’s autopsy leaves unanswered questions about how he died.
The teenager, who was Black, was out boating with friends on a Mississippi barrier island on July Fourth when he disappeared. His body was found two days later.
The Education Department characterized the grants, which were intended to address teacher shortages, as supporting “divisive ideologies” such as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
The White House has made multiple attempts to influence the Smithsonian, which traditionally has operated independently of the political party in power.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, was accused not of pulling the trigger but of orchestrating the murder. He faces a life sentence when he is sentenced in October.
For some in the predominantly Black city, the lack of electricity has caused medical complications, while others are cooking what food they can at local parks before it spoils.
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