The completely shocking whitewash of graffiti mecca 5Pointz earlier this week has resulted in multiple legal issues. Well, at least two. First, five young taggers aiming to draw over the paint job were reportedly arrested. And secondperhaps a small victory for the site's broken-hearted fans5Pointz owners Jerry and David Wolkoff could have to compensate street artists whose work was covered up with "significant monetary damages." "If it is ultimately determined after trial," a federal judge explained, "that the graffiti qualified as of 'recognized stature.'" [DNAinfo/NYDN; previously]
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