Lawsuit Over Robert E. Lee Statue Goes To Trial In Virginia

The video discusses the trial concerning the removal of a statue of Robert E Lee in Richmond, which became a focal point after racial injustice protests. The governor ordered its removal in June, but local residents filed a lawsuit to prevent it. While other Confederate statues have been removed from Monument Ave, the Lee statue remains the last one standing.

What is the main issue being addressed in the trial mentioned in the video?

• The renovation of a public park

• The relocation of a historical site

• The removal of a statue of Robert E Lee

• The construction of a new monument

Why did the statue of Robert E Lee become a focal point during the summer?

• It was damaged in a storm

• It was newly erected

• It was involved in a legal dispute

• It was central to protests over racial injustice

What action did the governor take regarding the statue?

• Ordered its relocation

• Ordered its renovation

• Ordered its preservation

• Ordered its removal

Who filed a lawsuit to prevent the statue's removal?

• The state government

• The city council

• Local residents near the monument

• A group of historians

What is the status of other Confederate statues along Richmond's Monument Ave?

• They have been preserved

• They have been relocated

• They have been removed

• They have been renovated