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Fairey Admits Lying Over 'Hope' Photo

Artist tried to conceal mistake with false evidence

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2009 9:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – An unexpected twist in the Shepard Fairey copyright fight: The artist admits that he lied about which AP photo he used for his Obama Hope poster and submitted fake evidence to support his claim. His lawyers have now dropped him as the legal fight continues.... Read full story »

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