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Advocate.com
2 months ago
Education

District attorney won't bring charges in Nex Benedict's death, calls fight 'mutual combat'

The district attorney in Tulsa County, Oklahoma decided not to bring charges in the death of Nex Benedict, citing a lack of evidence for prosecution.
Medical examiner determined Benedict's death as suicide due to drug combination, but family questions this conclusion and highlights fight injuries. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 months ago
Mental health

Nex Benedict died by suicide says Oklahoma medical examiner

Nex Benedict's cause of death determined as suicide due to combined toxicity from diphenhydramine and fluoxetine.
The tragic incident highlights the urgent need for mental health support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth facing bullying. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
Education

In Oklahoma, a bathroom law and other policies endanger transgender residents

The death of Nex Benedict sheds light on Oklahoma's restrictive restroom law
Benedict faced bullying at school due to the bathroom law [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
Education

What we know about Oklahoma nonbinary teen Nex Benedict's tragic death

Nonbinary student Nex Benedict died after a physical altercation at Owasso High School.
Bullying, school safety, treatment of nonbinary students highlighted by Nex Benedict's death. [ more ]
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Washington Post
3 months ago
Education

Federal probe to look into Okla. school's actions before teen's death

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating discrimination at Owasso High School following the death of a nonbinary student.
LGBTQ+ groups and the community are demanding answers and action in response to the tragedy at Owasso High School. [ more ]
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