"Governor Stitt Addresses Student Nex Benedict's Death as Protesters Converge on Board of Education Meeting"

Protesters gather at the State Board of Education meeting in support of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary student who died after an altercation at Owasso High School. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt calls for transparency in the investigation, urging Owasso Police and Owasso Public Schools to be forthcoming with information. The police department revealed that Benedict's death was not related to trauma from the altercation, and the investigation is ongoing. The family's attorney released a statement calling for a thorough investigation and meaningful change in addressing bullying. The incident has sparked national and international attention, with calls for accountability and transparency in the handling of the case.