FBI Arraigns Men Accused of Sedition

The transcript covers espionage cases and trials during wartime America. Reverend Kirk is accused of allowing his parish to be used for Nazi espionage. William Griffin, a New York publisher, faces charges of undermining military morale. William Dudley Pelley, leader of the Silver Shirts, is convicted of sedition. Charles Lindbergh is briefly involved in the trial. The FBI continues to investigate new suspects.

What was Reverend Kirk accused of in the espionage case?

• Allowing his parish house to be used for Nazi espionage

• Preaching against the government

• Hiding fugitives in his church

• Stealing government documents

Who was the New York publisher involved in the federal trial?

• William Griffin

• Charles Lindbergh

• Kirk Easy Mozan

• William Dudley Pelley

What was William Griffin accused of using his publication for?

• To support the war effort

• To advertise local businesses

• To undermine the morale of the U.S. armed forces

• To promote peace talks

What was William Dudley Pelley convicted of?

• Tax evasion

• Criminal sedition

• Espionage

• Fraud

What role did Charles Lindbergh play in the trial of William Dudley Pelley?

• He was a key witness for the prosecution

• He provided evidence against Pelley

• He identified himself as a flyer

• He was a defense attorney