L.A. Police Investigating If Racist Recording Was Taped Illegally

L.A. Police Investigating If Racist Recording Was Taped Illegally

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Social Studies

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The transcript discusses a controversial incident involving council members in a racist conversation. Council President Nouri Martinez resigned, while others are resisting calls to step down. The leaked recording reveals racist language used to mock coworkers and a councilman's black son. Under California law, all parties must consent to the recording of private conversations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who resigned following the racist conversation controversy?

A councilman's son

The Governor

The Mayor

Council President Nouri Martinez

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action are two council members resisting after the leaked recording?

Issuing a press release

Attending a sensitivity training

Resigning from their positions

Apologizing publicly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was reportedly heard in the leaked recording?

Racist language mocking coworkers

Plans for a new city project

A discussion on budget cuts

A debate on environmental policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under California law, what is required for recording a private conversation?

Permission from the police

A court order

Agreement from all parties involved

A public announcement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the relationship of the person mocked in the recording to a council member?

A political rival

A councilman's black son

A colleague

A journalist

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