Terrell Owens served with defamation lawsuit after social media post

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Terrell Owens served with defamation lawsuit after social media post
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Terrell Owens was served with a defamation lawsuit during a homecoming event at his alma mater while promoting his new Amazon documentary. The lawsuit, filed by the fathers of three minors involved in the case of missing Mississippi teen Nolan Wells, claims Owens made defamatory statements on social media demanding their arrest. Owens responded to the lawsuit on social media, expressing he was unbothered and calling for justice for Wells. The plaintiffs allege they have faced harassment and threats in connection with the case. They seek damages for defamation and false light invasion of privacy.

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  • •Owens served lawsuit at homecoming event on November 5, 2026.
  • •The suit involves statements made about Nolan Wells' disappearance.
  • •Owens demanded the teens' arrest via social media posts.
  • •Plaintiffs claim to have received threats and harassment.
  • •Owens is seeking to challenge the lawsuit using freedom of speech.
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  • 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Not worried, God is good’: Terrell Owens speaks out after being served with defamation lawsuit from teens who were with Nolan Wells
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The NFL Hall of Famer was celebrating his new documentary when he was served with a lawsuit over social media

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