A police spokesman said previous statements that Nex Benedict didn’t die as a result of “trauma” didn’t rule out the fight as a contributing factor.

A police spokesman said previous statements that Nex Benedict didn’t die as a result of “trauma” didn’t rule out the fight as a contributing factor.

    • Todd_cross@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      41·
      4 months ago

      Friends have told NBC News that Benedict was transgender and primarily went by he/him pronouns at school but also used they/them pronouns, which Benedict’s family also used. Several other friends said Benedict preferred he/him pronouns.

      I don’t really care what his mother called him, but the quote from the article seems to disagree with you

      • helenslunch@feddit.nl
        24·
        4 months ago

        Forgive me if I believe a video recording of their mother over some (probably) shitty journalist.

        • Skye@lemmy.world
          3·
          4 months ago

          Look bud. I get that you want a trusty point of reference for their gender, and kudos to you on that. The whole reason they were brutally beaten to death is because of their gender non conformity. Them being trans has been the whole reason the police has been so virulent in their disinformation.

          If you believe there is possible doubt about what they said their gender was or you are confused by conflicting sources, maybe just say Nex?

        • quindraco@lemm.ee
          11·
          4 months ago

          You’re contradicting the mother, not believing her.

          [February 20th, 2024 by Sue Benedict, Beneficiary

          We at this time are thankful for the ongoing support and did not expect the love from everyone. We are sorry for not using their name correctly and as parents we were still learning the correct forms. Please do not judge us as Nex was judged, please do not bully us for our ignorance on the subject. Nex gave us that respect and we are sorry in our grief that we overlooked them. I lost my child, the headstone will have correct name of their choice. The rest of monies will go to other children dealing with the right to be who they feel they are, in Nex Benedict’s name. God bless](https://www.gofundme.com/f/dagny-benedict??modal=share&tab=all)