"Senator's Homophobic Comments Spark Outrage Amid Investigation into Nonbinary Teen's Death"
TL;DR
Oklahoma police have released body camera and security footage as well as audio from 911 calls made by the grandmother of a nonbinary teenager, Nex Benedict, who died after a fight in a public school bathroom. The 16-year-old's death is still being investigated, with the final autopsy results pending. The incident has sparked discussions about school bullying and LGBTQ+ rights, with calls for justice from LGBTQ+ groups and planned vigils in Oklahoma for the teen.
Topics:top-newscrime-and-justice#crime-and-justice#lgbtq#nonbinary#oklahoma#police-investigation#school-bullying
- Police videos posted in investigation into Okla. nonbinary teen's death The Washington Post
- In Video, Nonbinary Student Describes Fight in Oklahoma School Bathroom The New York Times
- Oklahoma communities unite to honor late teen Nex Benedict KTUL
- Senator calls LGBTQ+ people 'filth,' says most don't want them here Tahlequah Daily Press
- Nex Benedict vigil: Nonbinary teen honored on Boston Common The Boston Globe
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