Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Pussy Riot trial begins in Moscow


Three members of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot went on trial this week for their protest in Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral in February. They could face seven-year sentences if found guilty of "hooliganism motivated by hatred" for performing an anti-Putin punk prayer service in the cathedral.
Image: Pussy Riot performing in Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral