"Vigils and Police Videos: Remembering Nonbinary Teen's Tragic School Bathroom Fight"

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"Vigils and Police Videos: Remembering Nonbinary Teen's Tragic School Bathroom Fight"
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Vigils were held across the U.S. for Nex Benedict, a nonbinary teenager who died following a school bathroom fight in Oklahoma. The 16-year-old, who used they/them pronouns, passed away a day after the altercation. Dozens gathered at vigils in Oklahoma and Boston to mourn Benedict's death, with community leaders emphasizing the need to protect LGBTQ+ and Indigenous youth. The police are investigating the incident, and additional vigils are scheduled in various states.

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