Autopsy disproves bullying as cause of nonbinary student’s death, contrary to online claims
Oklahoma Teen’s Death Investigated Amid Bullying Allegations
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
3:58 PM – Thursday, February 22, 2024
Authorities said on Wednesday that Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old student who identified as “nonbinary,” did not die as a result of injuries received in a brawl in the school restroom the previous day.
The Oklahoma adolescent did “not die from trauma,” according to a preliminary autopsy report from the medical examiner’s office, the Owasso police stated.
According to the victim’s family, Benedict was a biological female who identified as nonbinary, meaning that the teen struggled with gender dysphoria and did not want to be referred to as a female or a male.
Benedict passed away on February 8th, the day after getting into a fight that started after bullies were allegedly giving the teen a hard time regarding their “gender identification” and after Benedict “poured water on them” in retaliation.
The teen’s family maintains that the fight strictly had to do with their child’s gender identity.
“While at Owasso High School, Nex was attacked and assaulted in a bathroom by a group of other students,” the family said via their legal team. “A day later, the Benedicts’ beautiful child lost their life.”
The police said they would forward the results of their continuing investigation into the fight to the district attorney’s office so that they could decide whether to press charges or not.
Although Benedict, who went by they/them pronouns, was able to leave the restroom altercation on February 7th. The family brought her to the hospital later that evening, but then sent her home.
The day after, the 16-year-old reportedly had a “medical emergency,” where she was brought back to the hospital, according to the authorities. However, the teen later passed away at the medical facility.
After Benedict, a sophomore at Owasso High School, got into a fight with the three older girls, her mother told The Independent outlet that her child was “covered in bruises.”
According to the police, two other students and a staff member standing nearby broke up the brawl. Benedict was instructed to go to the hospital after the altercation, where the 16-year-old was soon questioned by authorities.
Fox 23 reported that Benedict texted a family member about the altercation.
“They had been bullying me and my friends, and I got tired of it, so I poured some water on them, and all 3 came after me. School did not report it and is probably going to getting sued,” one of the texts said.”
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What is the current status of the investigation into Nex Benedict’s death amidst bullying allegations?
Oklahoma Teen’s Death Investigated Amid Bullying Allegations
By Brooke Mallory
Published on Thursday, February 22, 2024
Authorities in Oklahoma are currently investigating the death of a 16-year-old student, Nex Benedict, who identified as “nonbinary.” Benedict’s tragic passing occurred a day after an altercation in a high school bathroom, which may have been prompted by bullying over gender identity.
According to preliminary findings from the medical examiner’s office, Benedict did not die from the injuries sustained during the restroom brawl. Reports suggest that the teenager was a biological female who identified as nonbinary, experiencing gender dysphoria and seeking not to be referred to as male or female.
On February 8th, Benedict passed away, one day after being involved in a fight allegedly triggered by bullies tormenting them regarding their gender identification. The victim’s family has emphasized that the fight solely revolved around their child’s gender identity.
The family stated, “While at Owasso High School, Nex was attacked and assaulted in a bathroom by a group of other students. A day later, the Benedicts’ beautiful child lost their life.”
The police are currently conducting an investigation into the incident and plan to forward the results to the district attorney’s office for consideration of pressing charges. Although Benedict managed to leave the restroom altercation on February 7th, their family later brought them to the hospital after a “medical emergency.” Sadly, Benedict passed away at the medical facility.
According to Benedict’s mother, the teenager was ”covered in bruises” after the fight with the three older girls. Witnesses reported that two students and a staff member intervened and broke up the brawl. Following the altercation, Benedict was taken to the hospital, where authorities questioned them.
It has been reported that Benedict texted a family member about the incident, stating, “They had been bullying me and my friends, and I got tired of it, so I poured some water on them, and all three came after me. School did not report it and is probably going to get sued.”
The tragic loss of Nex Benedict has shed light on the importance of addressing bullying, particularly regarding gender identity. Authorities and school officials must thoroughly investigate incidents of bullying and take proactive measures to prevent further harm to students. The loss of a young life serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the urgency to create safe and inclusive environments for all students.
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