Man Who Created Obama’s Hope Poster Nearly Goes to Jail

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Remember Hope and Change in 2008? There was also that amazing poster that will likely be iconic for decades.  It was created by Shepard Fairey, a 42-year old artist out of Los Angeles.  Fairey has had some legal problems lately, when he was nearly sent to jail for destroying documents and fabricating paperwork during a copyright lawsuit filed against him.

Instead of being sent to jail, Fairey was given 300 hours of community service, two year’s probation and a $25,000 fine.  He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor contempt of court charges and for destroying documents related to his case.

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