Murder Trial for Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Begins

Murder Trial for Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Begins

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Social Studies, History, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the jury selection process for the trial of three men charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man shot while jogging. The defendants, who pleaded not guilty, claimed self-defense. The incident led to public protests and changes in Georgia's criminal law, including a new hate crime statute. Concerns about jury impartiality are expressed, but there is hope for a fair trial.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What charges are Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William Brian facing in the trial?

Burglary and theft

Murder, false imprisonment, and aggravated assault

Fraud and embezzlement

Vandalism and trespassing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ahmaud Arbery doing when he was confronted by the defendants?

Jogging in the neighborhood

Attending a party

Shopping at a store

Driving a car

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant legal change occurred in Georgia following the release of the video of Arbery's death?

Introduction of a new tax law

Passage of the state's first hate crime statute

Ban on video recording in public

Implementation of stricter traffic regulations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern regarding the jury selection for the trial?

The jurors' lack of legal knowledge

The potential bias due to the case's publicity

The jurors' financial status

The jurors' age and experience

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hope expressed about the jury selection process?

That the trial will be postponed

That the case will be dismissed

That the right people will be chosen to make a fair decision

That the defendants will be acquitted