Three members of the Russian group Pussy Riot were sentenced to multiple years in prion yesterday. Their crime?
Calling out President Vladimir Putin during a March performance in Russia.
Now, various stars and musicians are responding to the punishment, with one well-known band vowing to never play in Russia again. Here is a rundown of reactions:
Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney: "FYI. We will never being playing a show in Russia as long as they imprison innocent musicians for speaking their minds peacefully."
Mischa Barton: "I can't believe sentencing #pussyriot to2 yrs in jail.as someone who lived in Moscow and has filmed& seen inside the jails my heart goes out."
Kate Walsh: "What a massive disappointment for Russia: imprisoning pussyriot?? Shame on you."
Bill Maher: "Solidarity shout-out to #PussyRiot! I signed a petition in support! Then I found out it was a band," he tweeted, along with, "I see #MittRomney and #PaulRyan have taken to calling themselves America's Comeback Team. Cuz #PussyRiot was taken."
Paul McCartney: "I and many others like me who believe in free speech will do everything in our power to support you and the idea of artistic freedom."