Watch alarming video of Nex Benedict explaining to police that they were bullied

Author: Christopher Wiggins

As the investigation into the tragic death of 16-year-old LGBTQ+ teenager Nex Benedict in Oklahoma unfolds, captivating a nation, new details emerged Friday evening, spotlighting the systemic challenges confronting LGBTQ+ youth, including the failures of school officials to contact police after a serious fight. The Owasso Police Department made public several videos that show some of what happened February 7, when an altercation among students ended with one of them dead the following day. Watch the body-worn camera video showing Nex Benedict speaking with police. Note: Throughout the video, Nex Benedict is deadnamed and misgendered.

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Author: Christopher Wiggins