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Madonna under attack over Pussy Riot case in Russia

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During a concert in Moscow earlier this week, Madonna called for the release of the three members of the all-girl punk band, who are on trial for performing a song against President Vladimir Putin at a church.

"With age, every former s. Tries to lecture everyone on morality," Dmitry Rogozin, a deputy prime minister, wrote on Twitter late on Wednesday, using the first letter of the Russian word for "slut" or "whore". "Especially during overseas tours."

Madonna scrawled "Pussy Riot" across her back and performed "Like a Virgin" wearing Pussy Riot's trademark balaclava during a concert in Moscow on Tuesday, The Guardian reported.

 

She praised the band's three women

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First Published: Aug 09 2012 | 6:06 PM IST

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