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Alleged slur uttered at Crawford in NH traced to Mass. police officer
New Hampshire Union Leader ^ | 7-12-12 | CRAIG N. LIADIS

Posted on 07/13/2012 7:38:42 PM PDT by AlmaKing

By CRAIG N. LIADIS

New Hampshire Union Leader

A Leominster, Mass., police officer is under investigation to determine whether he called Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford a racial slur during a New Hampshire Fisher Cats game in Manchester last week.

Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella confirmed that an investigation is ongoing and that the officer, who was not identified, has been assigned to desk duty.

“We received tips earlier in the week identifying the person,'' Mazzarella said.

Fisher Cats President Rick Brenner isn't concerned where the individual is from.

“I don't want to get into a border war,” Brenner said. “I have been in contact with the Manchester Police Department. We will continue to cooperate with any agencies investigating. If an investigation does turn up the person responsible, that person will not be welcome at the ballpark.”

Crawford was signing autographs before a rehab game with the Portland Sea Dogs, a Red Sox affiliate, at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium when the incident occurred.

The same fan who used the racial slur also yelled “overpaid” and “overrated” during one of Crawford's at-bats, said Crawford, who has not played with the Red Sox this season due to injury.

“He was the only one I had a problem with,” Crawford said to reporters after the game. “People in Boston don't even do that. I don't know what that was about.”

Brenner apologized to Crawford and the Fisher Cats stressed its “zero-tolerance” for foul language after the incident.

Crawford has had a rough start to his Red Sox career since signing with the team prior to the 2011 season. He hit .255 with 11 home runs and 18 stolen bases last year.

“I can understand why people can be upset about me signing a contract and me having the kind of year I had,” Crawford said. “I understand, you know? They love their team. They want you to produce when you sign a contract like that. I can't be mad at them. All I can do is get ready to play this year and try to produce.”

Crawford is expected to return to the Red Sox within a week.

The three-game series last week between the Fisher Cats and Sea Dogs also included Red Sox players Jacoby Ellsbury and Ryan Sweeney, who were rehabbing injuries. The series drew 23,312 fans to break a Fisher Cats' franchise record previously set during a 2009 series in which John Smoltz pitched for the Sea Dogs.


TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS: crawford; hatecrime; monday; nh; slur; sticksandstones
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An update on the 'Monday' controversy.
1 posted on 07/13/2012 7:38:58 PM PDT by AlmaKing
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Sounds to me like this guy was just helping Crawford get ready for games at Yankee Stadium......;)


2 posted on 07/13/2012 7:46:00 PM PDT by JoeDetweiler
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To: AlmaKing

That is one way to flush a career in law enforcement down the toilet.


3 posted on 07/13/2012 7:48:15 PM PDT by Uncle Slayton
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To: AlmaKing

Double plus ungood, and thought crime too.


4 posted on 07/13/2012 7:49:28 PM PDT by oldtimer
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To: JoeDetweiler

I was at Shea Stadium when Will Clark came to bat, and the ‘racial slurs’ came out all around me. Double standard.


5 posted on 07/13/2012 7:50:30 PM PDT by AlmaKing
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Not a double standard if one is a police officer.

He will be fired and should be fired as the next time that officer has to testify in court, the defense attorney will bring up his use of that racial slur. n


6 posted on 07/13/2012 7:55:56 PM PDT by Uncle Slayton
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To: AlmaKing

Welcome to America, Version 2012.


7 posted on 07/13/2012 8:01:13 PM PDT by JoeDetweiler
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To: AlmaKing
The same fan who used the racial slur also yelled “overpaid” and “overrated” during one of Crawford's at-bats

Can't argue about the latter two,anyway.......

8 posted on 07/13/2012 8:08:31 PM PDT by massmike (The choice is clear in November: Romney or Caligula!)
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Oh golly, he called me a mean name!

Get over it pansey-ass.

9 posted on 07/13/2012 8:09:07 PM PDT by Copenhagen Smile (Ask me no questions, I"ll tell you no lies)
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To: Copenhagen Smile

(1) There is no such word as “pansey”
(2) It isn’t Crawford who is complaining


10 posted on 07/13/2012 8:32:17 PM PDT by raccoonnookkeeper (I keep raccoons in a nook.)
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To: AlmaKing

Much ado about nothing.


11 posted on 07/13/2012 8:34:54 PM PDT by Mears
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To: AlmaKing

I cannot believe that there are freepers that support people losing employment and facing prosecution for speech and thought crimes. Pathetic.


12 posted on 07/13/2012 8:38:53 PM PDT by WMarshal (Free citizen, never a subject)
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If you offend a member of a federally designated victim group you face the consequences.


13 posted on 07/13/2012 9:02:00 PM PDT by Random_User_250
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.... well, unless they’re conservatives, of course, but that goes without saying.


14 posted on 07/13/2012 9:11:17 PM PDT by Random_User_250
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To: WMarshal

He compromised his ability to be a police officer and therefore should be fired.


15 posted on 07/13/2012 9:17:44 PM PDT by Uncle Slayton
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To: raccoonnookkeeper
Crawford IS complaining. Like a little bitch.

And pansy is a word, pansy.

16 posted on 07/13/2012 9:18:36 PM PDT by Copenhagen Smile (Ask me no questions, I"ll tell you no lies)
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To: WMarshal
I cannot believe that there are freepers that support people losing employment and facing prosecution for speech and thought crimes. Pathetic.

I'm right there with you, pal.
17 posted on 07/13/2012 9:22:35 PM PDT by fr_freak
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To: AlmaKing

Was he a Black cop who called a white palyer honky, whitebread, or cracker? Never mind.


18 posted on 07/14/2012 4:04:01 AM PDT by trebb ("If a man will not work, he should not eat" From 2 Thes 3)
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To: trebb

Wait! I thought we still had a First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that says something about freedom of speech. Guess Obummer has taken that away too.


19 posted on 07/14/2012 5:14:16 AM PDT by DaveA37
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To: Copenhagen Smile

Lying does not become you.


20 posted on 07/14/2012 6:24:31 AM PDT by raccoonnookkeeper (I keep raccoons in a nook.)
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