Mom Calls For Investigation Into Nigel Shelby's Suicide Death, He Was Victim Of Homophobic Bullying

Nigel Shelby, a 15-year-old who committed suicide in April after persistent homophobic bullying, is calling for an investigation into her son's death.

Shelby's mother is calling for an investigation into her son's death. She says that school administrators at Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Alabama. may have had some influence on Nigel's mental health. He had spoken to them and was told that being gay was a choice.

David Johns, Executive Director of National Black Justice Coalition and Attorney Ben Crump spoke with Roland Martin during Monday's edition of #RolandMartinUnfiltered about the tragic death of Nigel.

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