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Former student describes brutal culture of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying at Nex Benedict’s high school
The student echoed what many others have said: Owasso High School officials see bullying and do nothing about it.
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Full Nex Benedict autopsy says there were no lethal injuries, points to “self-harm”
LGBTQ+ advocates continue to call for an independent investigation.
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Calls to LGBTQ+ youth crisis line skyrocket after death of Nex Benedict
Most of the calls are the result of bullying incidents at schools in Oklahoma – where Benedict lived.
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Westboro Baptist Church blames Nex Benedict for his own death & will protest his school
In a statement, the anti-LGBTQ+ hate group said the 16-year-old got “the trouble [he] went looking for.”
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After outcry, U.S. Dept. of Education will investigate Nex Benedict’s death
“We believe that Nex’s death is the natural consequence of a growing wave of hatred against LGBTQ+ people.”
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Hateful GOP official called out to his face in Nex Benedict’s death: “It’s on you!”
He said he hoped for a federal lawsuit. “It’ll bankrupt you, and I hope it happens for you, Ryan, because you’re money-oriented.”
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Students walk out to protest school’s horrific bullying environment after Nex Benedict’s death
Current and former students paint a grim picture of Owasso High School’s disregard for the safety of its LGBTQ+ students.