"Nex Benedict: Uncovering the Tragic Story of a Bullied Teen's Death"
TL;DR
The death of 16-year-old non-binary teenager Nex Benedict, who died a day after a school bathroom fight in Oklahoma, has sparked national attention and vigils across the US. The cause of death is still undetermined, and police are investigating the incident. Benedict's mother expressed frustration with the school's handling of the situation, and there are calls for accountability and action to prevent similar tragedies. The incident has also raised concerns about bullying and hostility towards the LGBT community, with increased calls to crisis hotlines for young LGBT people.
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- Nex Benedict: What we know about death of Oklahoma teenager BBC.com
- Opinion | We Owe It to Nex Benedict to Do Better by Bullied Teens The New York Times
- Students at Nex Benedict’s Oklahoma school walk out to protest bullying policies NBC News
- Family member shares messages sent by 16-year-old Owasso student day before death KOKI FOX 23 TULSA
- Owasso Students, Activists Organize Walkout And Rally To Honor Nex Benedict News On 6
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