A Sioux City man who gained national attention for painting flowers on street manhole covers has been acquitted of charges related to his art.
Police arrested Brandon Bradshaw in November for criminal mischief and consumption of alcohol in a public place.
Bradshaw said the verdict handed down by the jury Thursday will help more people to get behind his artwork and the message behind it.
“The mental health issues in our community and every community is a huge deal, and when people see these flowers, it does something to them. It sparks something, and so it most definitely has to continue," he said.
Bradshaw says he plans to work with the City of Sioux City to have his artwork sprout around the whole community.
Bradshaw’s legal battle started with his arrest in November.
The case drew widespread attention and support for Bradshaw’s artwork.
