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Rest in power, Nex Benedict: Tributes pour in for fallen LGBTQ+ teen
Despite the tragedy, Nex Benedict will be remembered as a talented artist who always brightened any room he was in.
Nex Benedict's death spurs student walkout at his Oklahoma high school over anti-LGBTQ+ bullying
While the protest aimed to shed a light on bullying against LGBTQ+ students, organizers also set out to let queer youth know they're not alone.
Nex Benedict honored by friends at vigil: 'He made everything easier'
Nex Benedict's friends and partner honored him during a vigil Sunday, while also confirming how the transgender teen identified.
Watch alarming video of Nex Benedict explaining to police that they were bullied
The Owasso Police Department released a series of videos related to Nex Benedict’s death. One confirms that Nex was bullied.
What Owasso police, school and Oklahoma’s chief medical examiner have said about Nex Benedict’s death
Owasso police shared a new statement with The Advocate about Nex's death and media reports about what happened.
Oklahoma police say bullied nonbinary teen Nex Benedict ‘did not die as a result of trauma’
Police officials assert that the teen's cause of death is unrelated to trauma but give no further details on what may have led to their death raising more questions than answers.
District attorney won't bring charges in Nex Benedict's death, calls fight 'mutual combat'
The Tulsa County DA pointed to the state medical examiner's finding of suicide and said the fight the day before the trans student's death "was an instance of mutual combat."
Federal investigation opens into Owasso Public Schools after death of Nex Benedict
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has initiated an investigation into the Oklahoma school district where the 16-year-old sophomore went to school and was bullied before his death.
Oklahoma transgender student dies after allegedly assaulted by students at school
There's an outcry in Oklahoma after the death of a transgender student that has sparked demands for answers.
Oklahoma High School’s atmosphere of bullying exposed in wake of Nex Benedict’s death
Former and current students complain that they are subjected to bullying with little to no intervention by Owasso school officials.
Youth mental health crisis calls in Oklahoma skyrocket after Nex Benedict’s death
Trans and nonbinary youth in Oklahoma are suffering from the news of the death of a bullied high school sophomore.
Parasol Patrol plans to outshine Westboro Baptist Church’s anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry at Oklahoma protest
The group will feature hundreds of volunteers in Owasso in the name of Nex Benedict with colorful umbrellas who will shield kids from cruel messages by the infamous Christian hate group.
After Nex Benedict's death, Oklahoma's Ryan Walters: Just two genders, as God intended
Walters, the state's superintendent of public instruction, is denying the existence of trans and nonbinary people after nonbinary teen Nex Benedict's death.
Karine Jean-Pierre ‘absolutely heartbroken’ over Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict’s death
Karine Jean-Pierre shone the White House’s spotlight onto the tragic death of a bullied nonbinary teenager in Oklahoma.
Nex Benedict's autopsy report released
The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.
Outrage after Oklahoma prosecutor declines charges in Nex Benedict bullying death
Adocates and community members are outraged that Stephen Kunzweiler, the Tulsa County district attorney, has decided not to pursue criminal charges in the death of the transgender teen.
If Nex Benedict's autopsy is part of a cover-up, Oklahoma officials are playing a dangerous game
Oklahoma officials have treated Nex's death as 'less than,' and if they are hiding behind suicide to protect Nex's assailants, they are putting the lives of other queer youth at risk in more ways than one.
Nex Benedict's family questions police statement that trauma didn't cause teen's death
Meanwhile, a police spokesman says murder charges are still a possibility.
Nex Benedict died by suicide, says Oklahoma medical examiner
The coroner’s report indicates that Benedict died from a toxic mix of diphenhydramine and fluoxetine.
Oklahoma politician roasts Ryan Walters for Nex Benedict’s death to transphobic superintendent’s face
Sean Cummings said that the superintendent of public instruction and Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok are to blame for creating an environment in the state rife for bullying.