Lawsuits Over Stolen Obama Image Dismissed By Judge

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By Jeff Neumann Jan 12, 2011 6:08 AM

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Lawsuits Over Stolen Obama Image Dismissed By Judge

Lawsuits Over Stolen Obama Image Dismissed By Judge A judge yesterday dismissed copyright lawsuits between appropriating "street artist" Shepard Fairey and the non-profit Associated Press over an image of Barack Obama that Fairey lifted and profited from. The judge cited a "suggestion of settlement" for his decision. [Image:AP]

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