L.A. Graff Artist REVOK Sentenced To 180 Days In Jail For Probation Violation


Famed Los Angeles graffiti artist, Revok, made headlines over the weekend, when he was busted by police at LAX Airport on Thursday (April 21) while preparing to board a plane to Ireland.
The writer (real name: Jason Williams) was arrested on an outstanding warrant, which was previously issued for "failing to pay restitution to victims of previous vandalism crimes," said authorities.
His arrest drew support via an online Twitter campaign launched by friends and peers -- who expressed their outrage over his hefty bail amount of $320,000 he was being held on -- with the hashtag #FreeRevok. At press time, the topic turned up thousands of tweets  on the social networking site.
The 34-year-old appeared in a a Van Nuys courtroom Monday (April 25) to face the music, and was sentenced to 180 days in jail after a judge found that he had violated the terms of his probation in a previous vandalism conviction.
According to the paper, sheriff's investigators say they are conducting a wide investigation into Revok, and could file further felony charges against him. "As a result of evidence discovered during his April 21 arrest, other incidents of vandalism were found in the county of Los Angeles," said Capt. Mike Parker.
Revok's arrest comes amid controversy surrounding the Museum of Contemporary Art's (MOCA) "Art in the Streets" graff/art exhibition, which the L.A.P.D. have criticized as promoting vandalism, reports the Los Angeles Times.
He is one of the most well-known graff artists in Los Angeles, and once a member of the graffiti crew, MSK (Mad Society Kings). In the past few years, he has been arrested numerous times.
He was popped in 2009 in Melbourne, Australia, after a bombing the city over the course of several days. Once again, he was arrested at the airport, but it was his own fault, because he tweeted that he was leaving town and authorities were there to meet him at the airport.
Revok was also arrested in November 2009 by deputies near the 33rd Graffiti Art Store, where his art was featured and he was a guest. Following the arrest, deputies searched his home and found several hundred paint cans, and a police badge, among other contraband.
The two busts followed a previous arrest the same year in Indio, during the Coachella music festival, which resulted in him being placed on probation.
For more info on Revok, visit his official website at Revok1.com.

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