Teachers Placed on Leave for Berg Video

Saturday, May 15, 2004

(11:20 AM ET)

The Associated Press

``He said: `This is the enemy we're up against and these are the things you don't get to see.' He did not force anyone to watch it.''

VILLA PARK, Calif. -- AP
At least three teachers have been placed on paid leave following complaints they showed students the videotaped beheading of American Nicholas Berg in Iraq.

Villa Park High School English teacher Stephen Arcudi allowed students to use his classroom computer to see video footage of Berg being executed, school officials said.

``Because of our concern over his judgment and the way he handled the situation, we have put him on leave while we continue to investigate,'' said Orange Unified School District Assistant Superintendent Cheryl Cohen.

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Dan