Reply #234: Crowley's police report--the one written the day of the event. And the [View All]

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statement of Ogletree, Gates's attorney. And statements made directly by Gates.

There was never any reason for Gates to "step outside" of his own home, or any legal requirement that he do so. That was the cop, trying to dominate Gates from the jump. As if a gun weren't enough.

Also, there's no law against raising your voice inside your own home. Outdoors, it could be considered "loud and tumultuous behavior," though there was nothing beyond a raised voice--and that's if you believe Crowley. According to Gates, he could not have raised his voice if he had tried, due to an infection. IIRC, bronchitis, but I'm not certain.

You can see from what seems to be the only photo that Gates, already cuffed, is still very close to the doorway of his home.