CLEAN : Zimbabwe journalist says he is being persecuted for exposing corruption

CLEAN : Zimbabwe journalist says he is being persecuted for exposing corruption

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Journalism, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses Alan Gordon's situation, where he claims to be unfairly targeted for exposing corruption stories. A stalemate occurred over a search warrant aimed at seizing his film equipment, which he argues is unrelated to the allegations against him, primarily concerning tweets. The situation appears to be an attempt to hinder his work as a journalist by taking away his tools.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Alan Gordon accused of doing?

Evading taxes

Hacking into government systems

Publishing corruption stories

Stealing film equipment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue discussed in the stalemate?

A court hearing

Alan Gordon's arrest

Seizure of film equipment

A new corruption story

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the film equipment related to?

The allegations against Alan Gordon

A personal project

A documentary project

Unrelated to the allegations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the perceived intention behind the actions against Alan Gordon?

To promote his stories

To provide him with new equipment

To hinder his work as a journalist

To support his journalism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the final section suggest about the authorities' actions?

They are supportive of Alan Gordon

They are unrelated to his work

They aim to assist his investigations

They intend to cripple his journalism efforts