"Nex Benedict's Death Ruled Suicide, Prompting GLAAD's Demand for Answers"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
An autopsy report revealed that Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict died of an overdose, with the medical examiner ruling it as suicide. Nex, who was bullied over their gender identity, died one day after being injured in a school bathroom altercation. The incident has sparked national scrutiny over the safety of transgender and gay children in Oklahoma, leading to calls for the removal of the state Schools Superintendent and federal investigations into the school's handling of past bullying reports.