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The Cambridge Chronicle reports on "CPD," the new track by Cambridge rap duo NBS, which takes shots at both Sergeant James Crowley and his wrongfully arrested victim, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. It's no surprise that the track slams Crowley—the group says "Crowley has a reputation on the street as being unreasonable"—but the lines about Gates might surprise you. "I ain't never seen Skip in the hood ... I think you might have needed a taste of what jail's like." [Cambridge Chronicle] more ›

Sergeant James Crowley, the Cambridge police officer who arrested Henry Louis Gates Jr., actually appeared on WEEI's Dennis & Callahan show this morning to give his version of the events. Crowley reportedly was asked about president Barack Obama's comments on the arrest of Gates last week, and was given a chance to apologize. He didn't exactly criticize Obama directly. He did say it was "regrettable" that someone would comment on this incident "without knowing the whole story". Crowley appeared to speak in a very calm, rational manner during his call-in appearance. It's his right to choose to explain or not explain himself in any forum he wishes. Given Dennis & Callahan's history, their show might not be the right choice. Look, Ed Harding is an ex-sports reporter, too. But, he is not controversial. more ›