No Putin at Pussy Riot hooliganism trial

23/07/12 17:58 CET

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Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t be testifying at the hooliganism trial of three female members of the punk band Pussy Riot. A judge has denied their defence lawyer’s request.

Charges relate to the women’s anti-Putin performance at Moscow’s Christ the Saviour Cathedral in February.

They face up to seven years in prison.

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