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Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid; Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Joins Nolan Wells Case

Democrat Graham Platner has withdrawn from the U.S. Senate race, while Ben Crump steps in to investigate the July Fourth weekend death of Nolan Wells.

Jul 9, 2026, 4:58 PM NPR News

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Democrat Graham Platner ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate on July 8, 2026. Meanwhile, prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been enlisted to help seek answers regarding the death of Nolan Wells, which occurred over the July Fourth weekend and has since drawn national attention.

The involvement of Crump highlights the significance of the case amid ongoing calls for justice. Details surrounding Wells' death remain under investigation.

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Graham Platner ends Senate bid. And, why Nolan Wells' death captured national attention

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