Russian court designates punk band Pussy Riot as ‘extremist’ group
Summary
A Moscow court has labeled the Russian punk band Pussy Riot as an extremist group. This decision follows actions by Russia's Prosecutor General’s Office and comes after past protests by the band. Pussy Riot members, who are in exile, plan to challenge the ruling.Key Facts
- A Moscow district court declared Pussy Riot an extremist organization.
- The decision was made based on claims from Russia's Prosecutor General’s Office.
- The court session was held privately at the request of the Prosecutor General’s Office.
- Pussy Riot's members have lived in exile and disagree with the court's ruling.
- The extremist designation may lead to penalties for the band's supporters in Russia.
- The band members had previously served jail time for a 2012 protest in a Moscow cathedral.
- Five people linked with Pussy Riot were jailed in September for spreading what Russia calls "false information" about the military.
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