"Oklahoma Nonbinary Teen's Suicide Ruled by Medical Examiner"

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"Oklahoma Nonbinary Teen's Suicide Ruled by Medical Examiner"
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The 16-year-old nonbinary student Nex Benedict, who died one day after a school bathroom fight, was ruled to have died by suicide due to the combined toxicity of two medications, according to the state's medical examiner. Benedict's death has sparked rallies and vigils across the U.S., with organizers highlighting the ongoing dangers and persecution faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

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