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Tuesday, 1 p.m.: Artist Shepard Fairey was arraigned on felony charges of illegally defacing public and private property in the city, the Freep reports. Bond was set at $750 and he is expected to be released today, the paper says.
Earlier update - Tuesday, 9:50 a.m.: Artist Shepard Fairey has turned himself in to Detroit authorities, The Detroit Free Press reports.
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From Earlier This Morning
Ok, so world-renowned street artist Shepard Fairey is not the most menacing criminal in the world. In most people's eyes, he's not even a criminal.
But Detroit authorities are putting energy into making sure this guy is brought to justice.
His alleged crime: Fairey, who was recently commissioned to do a giant mural on the former Compuware Building in downtown Detroit is accused of of causing about $9,000 in damage by illegally painting on nine properties while visiting Detroit in May. He reportedly used wheatpaste, which dissolves.
Ann Zaniewski of the Detroit Free Press reports that he is expected to turn himself into Detroit authorities today. Fairey flew in from Los Angeles on Monday evening.
"He is expected to turn himself in," John Roach, a spokesman for Mayor Mike Duggan's office, told the Free Press late Monday. "I don't have any details, but our law department has spoken with Mr. Fairey's representatives."
-- Allan Lengel
