CLEAN : Russia jails US ex-marine for 9 years over police assault (2)

The transcript features Joey Reid discussing his son Trevor Reid's arrest and detention, which he believes is politically motivated. Joey introduces himself and shares his initial hope that the case was not political. However, he now realizes it is, as Trevor was detained after being found intoxicated and identified as a former U.S. Marine. Joey expresses his belief that someone decided early on that Trevor would be imprisoned.

What is the nature of the initial part of the transcript?

• A detailed explanation

• Fragmented phrases and questions

• A coherent narrative

• A formal speech

Who introduces themselves in the second section of the transcript?

• Trevor Reid

• A police officer

• Joey Reid

• A political analyst

What does Joey Reid hope about his son's case?

• That it is a political case

• That it is a high-profile case

• That it is not a political case

• That it involves the military

What reason does Joey Reid give for his son's arrest?

• He was a high-ranking official

• He was intoxicated and a former Marine

• He was involved in a political protest

• He committed a serious crime

What does Joey Reid believe about the nature of his son's case?

• It is a military issue

• It is a financial dispute

• It is a political case

• It is a simple misunderstanding