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In the wake of the medical examiner's report, queer Oklahomans have called out the bullying Nex Benedict endured. “Even if it is a suicide, it’s still by bullying,” one person said.
Meanwhile, a police spokesman says murder charges are still a possibility.
The Owasso Police Department released a series of videos related to Nex Benedict’s death. One confirms that Nex was bullied.
The coroner’s report indicates that Benedict died from a toxic mix of diphenhydramine and fluoxetine.
The educator and father advocated for transgender kids like Nex Benedict to be able to go to school without being bullied.
The effort is led by members of the state house GOP.
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.
Former and current students complain that they are subjected to bullying with little to no intervention by Owasso school officials.
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.
Despite the tragedy, Nex Benedict will be remembered as a talented artist who always brightened any room he was in.
The school board came in for a torrent of criticism at its first meeting since the trans student's death.
A recent analysis highlights the rise in incidents and the critical role of crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth in the wake of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
The death of a nonbinary teen who was beaten in a restroom has brought the state's policies into sharp focus.
Jane Clementi and Judy Shepard talk about the pain of losing an LGBTQ+ child in the wake of Nex Benedict’s tragic death
The crowd roared as LGBTQ+ activists demanded the removal of State Superintendent of Schools Ryan Walters.
In the wake of transgender Indigenous teen Nex Benedict's death, a graduate of Owasso High School is accusing the administration of failing to prevent bullying.
The district must take corrective action after it was found to violate the rights of LGBTQ+ students and others who were bullied.
There's an outcry in Oklahoma after the death of a transgender student that has sparked demands for answers.
The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.
Ryan Walters has allowed a climate of hate to thrive in Oklahoma schools, an open letter says in light of trans student Nex Benedict's death.
