Outrage as No Criminal Charges Filed in Nex Benedict School Fight

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Source: The Guardian US
Outrage as No Criminal Charges Filed in Nex Benedict School Fight
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LGBTQ+ advocates express outrage as no criminal charges are filed against the Oklahoma teens involved in a high school bathroom fight with Nex Benedict, a non-binary 16-year-old who subsequently took their own life. The decision by the Tulsa county district attorney has sparked criticism and calls for an independent investigation, with advocates condemning the failure to address bullying and discrimination targeting LGBTQ+ youth. The incident has prompted federal officials to open an investigation into the school district, and the family has called for reforms to end bullying.

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