Category Archives: Arrests/Sentences
Graffiti on the Internet
From the Los Angeles Times: “Internet gives graffiti vandals a global audience” The arrest of one of L.A.’s most prolific taggers reflects a growing trend for photos and videos of the vandalism to be posted online. By Andrew Blankstein, Los … Continue reading
Facing up to 130 years in jail and $307,400 in fines…
MFONE (Daniel J. Montano) faces up to 130 years in jail and $307,400 in fines for damages done on an 18-month graffiti spree in Pennsylvania. Thanks to Joshua Freedman for the lead! From graffnews.com [via: pittsburghlive.com]: A Highland Park man … Continue reading
Tonight: benefit for 2Esae and KET
Tonight! Benefit for 2Esae and KET hosted by BOMB IT at Snitch 59 West 21st street NYC 8-11pm $10 music by Amore and special performances come out and support. stop the incarceration of artists. donations will go towards legal expenses.
Free Daze
From The Sunday Herald: Campaign to end graffiti vandal’s ‘unfair’ sentence Case highlights need for non-custodial sentences By John Bynorth Home Affairs Editor JUSTICE SECRETARY Kenny MacAskill has renewed his pledge to avoid sending less serious offenders to prison after … Continue reading
Scottish writer Daze sentenced to 28 months
From Evening Times Graffiti vandal is jailed for 28 months A NOTORIOUS Scots graffiti artist was behind bars today after being hit with the toughest jail sentence ever imposed by a Scottish court for vandalism. Gary Shields was jailed for … Continue reading