Renowned Af-Am Professor Gates Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Gates, who was trying to enter his own home, reportedly accused police of being racist

Henry Louis "Skip" Gates Jr. was arrested Thursday afternoon at his Cambridge home for disorderly conduct. Police reports say that Gates claimed that the arrest was racially motivated.
Henry Louis "Skip" Gates Jr. was arrested Thursday afternoon at his Cambridge home for disorderly conduct. Police reports say that Gates claimed that the arrest was racially motivated.
By Peter F. Zhu, Crimson Staff Writer

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