Biden 'Heartbroken' After Oklahoma Teen Nex Benedict's Cause Of Death Announced
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In a statement, the president drew attention to the growing suicide crisis among trans and nonbinary youth.
President Joe Biden released a statement on Thursday honoring the life of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary Oklahoma student who was found to have died by suicide after they were assaulted in a school bathroom last month.
“Jill and I are heartbroken by the recent loss of Nex Benedict. Every young person deserves to have the fundamental right and freedom to be who they are, and feel safe and supported at school in their communities,” Biden said in the statement. “Nex Benedict, a kid who just wanted to be accepted, should still be here with us today.”
On Wednesday, the Oklahoma medical examiner ruled that the 16-year-old died from toxicity of an antihistamine and an antidepressant, according to reports.
“Nonbinary and transgender people are some of the bravest Americans I know,” Biden continued. “But nobody should have to be brave just to be themselves. In memory of Nex, we must all recommit to our work to end discrimination and address the suicide crisis impacting too many nonbinary and transgender children.”
On Feb. 7, Benedict was assaulted by three other students in an Owasso High School bathroom. In police footage released last month, Benedict described how students “jumped” them after Benedict threw water at them. Benedict told an officer that they were bullied “because of the way that [they] dress.”
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