NYC Cop Avoids Choke Death Charge, Triggers Protests

The transcript discusses the grand jury's decision not to indict a white police officer in the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man, sparking protests. Garner's death, caused by a banned chokehold, was ruled a homicide. The officer expressed condolences, but Garner's widow rejected the apology. The case is compared to Michael Brown's, highlighting racial inequality. President Obama emphasized the need to address this as an American issue.

What was the reason for the protests mentioned in the first section?

• A new law was passed.

• A grand jury indicted the officer.

• A grand jury decided not to indict the officer.

• The officer was promoted.

What was the nature of the maneuver used by Officer Pantaleo on Eric Garner?

• A taser deployment.

• A banned chokehold.

• A legal restraint technique.

• A verbal warning.

How did Eric Garner's widow respond to Officer Pantaleo's statement?

• She accepted his apology.

• She was indifferent to his condolences.

• She thanked him for his prayers.

• She requested a meeting with him.

Which other case is mentioned alongside Eric Garner's in the third section?

• The case of Breonna Taylor.

• The case of Trayvon Martin.

• The case of Michael Brown.

• The case of George Floyd.

What did President Obama emphasize in his response to the incidents?

• The need for stricter laws.

• The success of the justice system.

• The importance of economic growth.

• The issue of racial inequality as an American problem.