The Barack Obama "Hope" poster is an image of Barack Obama designed by artist Shepard Fairey.
In January 2009, the photograph on which Fairey based the poster was revealed to be an Associated Press photo shot by a former Associated Press freelance photographer.
The Associated Press sued Fairey for compensation.
On February 24, 2012, Fairey pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to destroying and fabricating documents during his legal battle with the Associated Press.
In September, Fairey was sentenced to two years of probation, 300 hours of community service, and a fine of $25,000.