VOICED : Policia brasilena detiene a dos nadadores olimpicos de EEUU

VOICED : Policia brasilena detiene a dos nadadores olimpicos de EEUU

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Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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Two US Olympic swimmers were briefly detained by Brazilian authorities before their flight home. Jack Conger and Gunnar Benz were released in Rio to clarify their account of an alleged assault by men dressed as police. Their testimonies were deemed contradictory by the judiciary, leading to travel restrictions for two other swimmers involved. The court is examining inconsistencies in their stories, such as the number of assailants and the swimmers' return to the Olympic Village with their belongings intact. The police are seeking witnesses, including the taxi driver. The US State Department is ready to provide consular support.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were the American swimmers detained by Brazilian authorities?

They were suspected of theft.

They were involved in a traffic accident.

They needed to clarify their account of a robbery.

They missed their flight.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Brazilian judge decide regarding the other two swimmers involved?

Their passports were confiscated.

They were fined for false testimony.

They were allowed to leave the country.

They were detained indefinitely.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inconsistencies are being investigated in the swimmers' stories?

The location of the party.

The identity of the taxi driver.

The time of the incident.

The number of assailants and their return with belongings.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the police trying to locate as part of the investigation?

The party organizer.

The taxi driver.

The Olympic Village security guard.

The U.S. State Department official.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the U.S. State Department offered in response to the situation?

Financial compensation.

A public apology.

Consular assistance.

Legal representation for the swimmers.