The defendants were accused of offending the churchgoers present -- through their actions, obscene language and their clothing -- and showing a lack of respect for the rules of the Orthodox Church. An activist from feminist group Femen cuts down an Orthodox cross in Ukraine, erected in memory of victims of political oppression, in a show of solidarity with the punk band. Earlier, a number of arrests were made outside the court, where protesters gathered as the verdict was read, RIA Novosti reported. Three members of Russian female punk rock band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in prison Friday after they were found guilty of hooliganism for performing a song critical of President Vladimir Putin in a church. There are splits and bifurcations in growing things. They looked calm and occasionally smiled and exchanged remarks as they stood, sometimes in handcuffs, behind a glass wall in the court, listening to the lengthy ruling.
Pop star Madonna last week performed Pussy Riot-style in a face mask and with the group's name on her back during a packed Moscow gig. Great vid. Earlier, a number of arrests were made outside the court, where protesters gathered as the verdict was read, RIA Novosti reported. Related Videos. You got this 42 year old Pastor hot.
