Judge dismisses flimsy case against street artist Shepard Fairey
World-renowned street artist Shepard Fairey was facing up to 10 years in prison. Not anymore.
Payback? Shepard Fairey’s iconic ‘Hope’ image of Obama gets a revamp
Duggan has waged a controversial war against street art and graffiti at a time when police can’t respond adequately to violent crime.
Judge accuses Shepard Fairey of ‘arrogance or pure stupidity,’ sends case to trial
Even without direct evidence that Shepard Fairey posted his iconic images on vacant buildings in Detroit, a judge said the case is strong enough for a trial.
Unable to handle violent crime, Detroit had ‘team’ investigating Shepard Fairey case
Police acknowledged they have no direct evidence that Shepard Fairey posted any of the images.
Street artist Shepard Fairey to turn himself into Detroit police today
Mayor Mike Duggan’s war on graffiti is about to get an international stage – and maybe not the one he’s anticipating.
‘Obey’ street artist Shepard Fairey arrested in L.A. on Detroit warrant
World-renowned street artist Shepard Fairey was arrested by customs officials in Los Angeles after returning home from an international flight.
Detroit police issue arrest warrant for ‘Obey’ street artist Shepard Fairey
Detroit police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Los Angeles graffiti artist Shepard Fairey, who was recruited by billionaire Dan Gilbet to paint murals downtown.