Coroner's report reveals that student Nex Benedict's death was a suicide. The death of the 16-year-old who was attacked because of his gender identity has mobilized advocates for the LGBTQ community, who say the avalanche of laws targeting its members has made trans and non-binary students less safe in college schools.
Nex had apparently told her mother that she was bullied at school because of her gender identity. His name has become a symbol among LGBTQ activists, who argue that an avalanche of legislation targeting that community has made schools less safe for queer and transgender students.