White House condemns ‘disproportionate’ prison term for Russian punk band

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The White House on Friday condemned the "disproportionate" two-year prison sentence a Russian judge imposed on members of the punk band "Pussy Riot," found guilty of "hooliganism" for an event mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin. "The United States is disappointed by the verdict, including the disproportionate sentences that were granted," spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters. [...]




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