What we know about Oklahoma nonbinary teen Nex Benedict’s tragic death
Posted on AllSides February 21st, 2024
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In Oklahoma, the community around Owasso is grappling with the tragic death of nonbinary tenth grader Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old student from Owasso High School. Benedict died on February 8, a day after being involved in a physical altercation at their school. The case has sparked widespread attention and concern, shedding light on issues of bullying, school safety, and the treatment of transgender, nonbinary, and other gender-expansive students. But what's been confirmed so far? Benedict was reportedly assaulted by three older girls in a school restroom on February 7. A...