"National Vigils and LGBTQ+ Solidarity After Death of Nonbinary Teen in Oklahoma"
TL;DR
Vigils were held across the nation for Nex Benedict, a nonbinary Oklahoma teenager who died following a school bathroom fight. Benedict, who used they/them pronouns, was involved in an altercation with three girls at Owasso High School, and their death has sparked discussions about bullying and support for the LGBTQ+ community. The preliminary autopsy results indicate that Benedict's death was not a result of injuries suffered in the fight, and the police department is awaiting toxicology and other autopsy results before commenting further.
- Vigils held nationwide for death of Oklahoma nonbinary teenager The Associated Press
- In Video, Nonbinary Student Describes Fight in Oklahoma School Bathroom The New York Times
- After Nex Benedict’s death, LGBTQ+ Oklahomans vow to ‘not let the hate take over’ PBS NewsHour
- Senator calls LGBTQ+ people 'filth,' says most don't want them here Tahlequah Daily Press
- 'Still Deserves Justice': Supporters Of Nex Benedict Gather For Vigil In Oklahoma City news9.com KWTV
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